B.C.-Washington MOU On Advancing The Innovation Economy

The B.C.-Washington MOU referenced above seeks to jointly:

  • Facilitate trade, access to capital and stronger ties across the "Cascadia" region;
  • Encourage partnerships focused on life sciences, clean technology, data analytics and high tech that span both jurisdictions;
  • Explore opportunities to advance research programs in key areas of innovation and future technologies among the region's major universities and institutes;
  • Endorse training and education programs that seek to increase access to innovation jobs, particularly for at-risk communities; and
  • Continue and strengthen joint transportation planning efforts, focused on improved connectivity and ease of travel and movement.