The Shape program is the first of its kind in BC - A wood product incubator program supporting the design, development and exhibition of new ideas showcasing objects, furniture and accessories made from regional materials. Shape builds on the success of previous programs offered by BC Wood and CAWP, but ties these resources together in a cohort-style program, taking people from raw material to market in 7 months. Shape concludes with an exhibition at IDS Vancouver where you can experience the results of the program and see first hand what the participants have been up to.
Wood products manufacturers and industrial designers can access competitively-priced product development services from CAWP, which can include design, engineering, CAD drafting assistance, production process optimization, prototype manufacturing, technology selection, costing studies, and market feasibility studies. These services are available to wood products companies of all kinds and in all locations. British Columbia-based manufacturers can receive support for these projects through the Wood First program.
BC Wood provides you access to key business development services that help support your business. Using these services, you gain assistance in becoming more competitive through improved business planning, increased marketing capacity, adoption of new technology in manufacturing, and enhanced product development and design. These programs are open to all value-added wood companies in British Columbia.