Resources
Community
The following community and economic development links provide a comprehensive glimpse into organizations that support science and innovation on a community and regional level. Click on any of the organizational names below to open their respective websites.
Contact KRIC directly for more information on how they work together within the East Kootenay.
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Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST) KAST is a science and technology association serving the West Kootenay region of British Columbia |
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Supports social, economic and environmental wellbeing in the |
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Strong advocate of a regional broadband network and home of the Fully Integrated Technology (FIT) community pilot project. |
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Economic Development Association of BC (EDABC) Association of economic development practitioners in British Columbia. |
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Ministry of Community and Rural Development Primary provincial agency responsible for economic development. |
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Focuses on expanding science and technology-based economic development in British Columbia. |
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First Nations Technology Council Supports the full integration of technologies to improve the quality |
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The technology place for non-profits: provides a one-stop resource for technology needs plus access to donated and discounted software and technology products. |




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