ABOUT
The UBC Cloud Innovation Centre (CIC) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), and opened in January 2020. It is the first of its kind in Canada, and provides UBC students with unique work-integrated learning opportunities.
The mission of the UBC CIC is to solve real-world challenges that materially benefit British Columbia, Canada and the world, by engaging and collaborating with stakeholders in innovation challenges. Collaboratively, we build shareable, repeatable and sustainable cloud technology solutions in support of UBC’s mission.
Innovation
We execute on great ideas that bring value to the community. We co-create and iterate without fear of failure; we continuously learn.
Integrity
Integrity
We strive to be clear, consistent and transparent and we invite scrutiny. We acknowledge the contributions of others.
Accountability
We value the freedom to express ideas through respectful discourse without risk of censure. We deliver on commitments.
Openness
We share knowledge, expertise and learning as openly as possible. We collaborate to enhance the development of ideas. We build on past efforts and share to support future ones.
Have a Challenge or Opportunity that Requires an Innovative Technology Solution?
Maybe the UBC CIC can help.
Let’s work together to create solutions.
THE UBC CIC JOURNEY: LEARN MORE
WHAT’S NEW AT THE CIC
UBC and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the UBC Cloud Innovation Centre (CIC), powered by AWS, will pivot to a new focus on generative AI.
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HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS
“As a student researcher at CIC for the past two years, I have been fortunate to work on AWS-powered solutions that address real-world problems faced by communities. The opportunity to collaborate with AWS professionals and fellow student developers has been invaluable, providing me with a unique learning experience that has helped me to grow both personally and professionally.”
Harshinee Sriram, Student Researcher
“I worked at the CIC as a student developer for one year and it has been a pleasurable experience for me! I got to work on two projects – each using completely different technologies and services, which improved my ability to learn new skills. One year of work at the CIC helped me learn a lot about AWS (from the experts!) and improved my communication skills tremendously. It was an experience proving to be valuable for my career.”
Aayush Behl, Student Developer
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Reflecting on the UBC CIC Generative AI and Sustainability Hackathon
The UBC Cloud Innovation Centre (UBC CIC) Generative AI and Sustainability hackathon on October 5, 2024, brought together students with a shared passion for technology and sustainability. Hosted at the Sauder Learning Labs, the event was filled with energy from the outset, as participants collaborated to create innovative solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud…
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The CIC Experience: Victoria Li
Working as a Project Assistant at the UBC Cloud Innovation Center (CIC) has been a journey of transformation, marked by delightful surprises and a genuine sense of community. As I take a reflective pause on my co-op term, it becomes evident that the CIC is not merely a workplace; it is a vibrant tapestry woven…
