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Innovation UBC
Creating Impact from Research
Overview
Innovation UBC propels UBC innovations out into the world through venture creation, providing UBC students, researchers, faculty members, alumni and staff with the resources, networks, and funding they need to succeed. As one of the world’s top 40 research universities with 80,000 students, faculty and staff and over $650M annual research funding, UBC has long been a catalyst for innovation. Part of the Innovation UBC network, entrepreneurship@UBC supports UBC ventures and entrepreneurs to generate social and economic impacts in B.C. and around the world.
Type
University-backed (ie. the University is the formal entity)
Founded
1908
Affiliation
University of British Columbia
Innovation UBC has generated $8.4B+ in capital raised and $13B+ in revenue across supported ventures, created 2,800+ full-time jobs, and manages 500+ active intellectual property licensing agreements. The organization manages $190M annually in sponsored research funding. Also supports innovation at UBCO (Okanagan campus).
Classification
Industries
Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingAgricultureClean technologiesConsumer retailDigital media & telecommunicationsEducationFinancial servicesFood & beverageForestryLife sciences & advanced healthMining, oil, & gasTransportation
Focus Areas
Research translationSpin-off company creationIntellectual property commercializationIndustry collaboration
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Stages supported
IdeaDiscoveryValidationEfficiencyScale
Services offered
- Access to specialized equipment, lab facilities, and/or services
- Financing opportunities and connections with investor groups
- Free educational events or programming (ie. lunch and learns)
- Intellectual property education and assistance (Includes: patent, trademark and copyright evaluation, intellectual property strategy, protection and licensing)
- Mentorship and access to advisors
- Networking opportunities and community events
- Office space, co-working environment
- Practical prototype/MVP development assistance
BAI Positioning
Foundations & Ecosystem-Buildinghigh confidence
Build the entrepreneurial foundations and an innovation platform for ventures and founders to build from
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).
Learn more about the four BAI types →Programs
Entrepreneurship Ventures
incubatorBuild a transformational venture based on your research
Inventions Licensing
otherPatent and commercialize your research discoveries
HATCH Venture Builder
acceleratorProgram supporting UBC spin-off companies through structured venture building
Investor Showcase
eventFlagship event connecting investors with high-potential UBC ventures raising Seed to Series A rounds
UBC Catalyst Ventures Fund
otherInvestment vehicle designed to accelerate commercialization of UBC-affiliated companies
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