At Innovation UBC we work with UBC researchers and innovators to accelerate their potential to create a healthy and sustainable world. There are many pathways to generating social, health, environmental and economic benefits from the outstanding research at UBC. Collaborations between researchers and industry, government and non-profit organizations can power the translation of research discoveries into the next generation of products, treatments, services, applications and technologies for the benefit of local and global communities. Our team of experts will work with you to develop and enact the best approach to propel your vision from idea to impact. 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.
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"Part of the allure of entrepreneurship was the idea of being known as a 'founder.' There’s something undeniably cool about creating something of your own, about introducing yourself and saying, 'Yeah, I built that.'" 💡 Fourth-year Arts student Tanaya Parakh shares her experience in the Entrepreneurship for Arts Majors program, and what she learned along the way. Read more from Tanaya ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gurs5hd5
The 2024 Venture Showcase is happening tomorrow! 🚀 Get ready to explore groundbreaking innovations, dive into the funding landscape, and connect with our amazing community. So what are you waiting for? Register now: https://lnkd.in/g6dBzx_Z
Congrats to the UBC ventures who are recognized as part of the 2024 Foresight 50! 📌 Arca 📌 ChopValue 📌 Daanaa 📌 Mangrove Lithium 📌 Orca Water Solutions 📌 VulcanX These ventures are paving the way to a net-zero future, showcasing innovation across sectors and regions in Canada. Learn more about them here: https://lnkd.in/gF4vVpJC
We’re thrilled to share that Dr. Patricia Janssen, CEO of SmartParent Mobile Health Inc., has been recognized as one of the 2024 Women Leaders in Digital Health! SmartParent, a proud venture part of Innovation UBC's 2024 cohort, is a text messaging platform that sends you short text messages that are timed to your week of pregnancy or baby's age. Each text contains resources that guides you through your first year of pregnancy and parenting. Discover how Dr. Janssen is empowering new families and promoting health and well-being: https://lnkd.in/grJniGG5
In celebration of #DigitalHealthWeek, we're highlighting some amazing digital health projects, like RAPID, that are paving the way for better healthcare solutions. The RAPID project (Research Agenda for Perinatal Innovation & Digital Health) brings together patients, researchers, and healthcare decision-makers to co-develop a digital health research agenda for perinatal care! With support from Michael Smith Health Research BC, this agenda outlines 3 priority themes and 12 research questions aimed at improving perinatal health care in BC. Learn more here: https://whri.org/rapid/ #DigitalHealth
Have a research idea you want to turn into a product or service with 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁? Join one of our two info sessions to explore the Venture Founder program and connect with like-minded innovators. Don’t miss your chance to ask questions and dive into the possibilities! 📅 Friday, November 22 or Wednesday, November 27 🕒 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 📍 Online: Zoom November 22 registration: https://lu.ma/a1p1qpc November 27 registration: https://lu.ma/jga8c23t
In celebration of #DigitalHealthWeek, we’re highlighting some amazing digital health innovations happening! Discover how SmartParent is helping families across BC stay informed and connected. Developed by C&W Digital Health Research Accelerator Grant recipient, Dr. Patricia Janssen, SmartParent is an innovative text messaging program that provides parents with essential information on infant feeding, development, screening, immunizations, and more! With the support of BC Health Authorities, the project has now scaled up across BC and reached thousands of parents! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gUR2TFM2 #DigitalHealth
What if we could rewrite life itself to solve humanity’s biggest challenges? From sustainable materials to agriculture, biotechnology is redesigning life as we know it. At UBC Robson Square, learn from Prof. Paul Freemont about how biotechnology is turning science fiction into tomorrow’s reality one gene, one cell, and one breakthrough at a time. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or simply curious about the field, this event is for you! 📅 Tuesday, November 19, 2024 🕗 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM PST 📍UBC Robson Square Reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/gJQGcE5t
Meet our ventures who will be at the 2024 Venture Showcase! From the promising ‘Ones-to-Watch’ ventures just beginning their incubation journey to the “Ready-to-Raise” HATCH ventures gaining traction in the accelerator stage, come meet the innovators pushing boundaries. 📌 Autochart 📌 NeedleAID by DECAP 📌 Fibernx 📌 Minpraxis Solutions 📌 Mitra Biotechnologies 📌 MycoFoundry 📌 Needle-Free 📌 NellaDerm Therapeutics Inc. 📌 PrecisionPest Guard 📌 Tydra 📌 Xpress Select Don’t miss your chance to connect with these ventures on November 26 – register now: https://lnkd.in/g6dBzx_Z
Introducing Our Evaluation Committee! Our Evaluation Committee features three distinguished panelists, a respected mix of community members and advocates. This year’s evaluators are: ✍️ Angie Schick - New Ventures BC ✍️ Geoff Pedlow - Fasken ✍️ William Johnson - Startup TNT Register now to see our panel in action at the 2024 Venture Showcase happening on November 26! https://lnkd.in/g6dBzx_Z