To develop new partnerships most effectively, the UILO is also looking to increase its activities with local industry organizations, particularly in the sectors identified as BC strengths: digital media, life sciences, clean tech, wireless, and information and communications technologies. 

Greater integration into these organizations and their members’ activities will help UBC to further appreciate the specific needs of these industries and provide tailored services appropriate to these needs.

The UILO is actively involved in supporting the following local associations, and is always looking to expand this involvement.

• LifeSciences British Columbia:
  LifeSciences British Columbia is a not-for-profit, non-government, industry association that supports and represents the life sciences community of British Columbia through leadership, facilitation of investment and partnering, advocacy, and promotion of our world-class science and industry
• DigiBC:
  The Digital Media + Wireless Association of BC  is a member-supported, non-profit organization, based in Vancouver, BC Canada. There are over 1,300 companies in our sector, creating innovative products in wireless and mobile, video gaming, animation and VFX, web 2.0 and social media, interactive marketing and e-learning. Collectively, the sector employs 22,000 people and generates revenues of $3 billion a year.
• Vancouver Greentech Exchange:
  A monthly networking and learning event featuring presentations from leaders in the green technology field, pitches from Greentech entrepreneurs and networking with entrepreneurs, professionals, investors, government representatives and more.
• Vancouver Enterprise Forum
  The premier networking forum for technology entrepreneurs,  VEF brings sponsors, high profile speakers, members and partners together in fun, relevant and vibrant events designed to stimulate ideas, conversations and connections.
• VANTEC Vancouver Angel Technology Network
  This network consists of VANTEC members, angel investors and other early-stage investors who meet monthly to hear a selected number of short business presentations by nascent technology entrepreneurs