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Creating Impact from Research

Innovation UBC works with UBC's researchers to support and accelerate the translation of their research into real-world impacts

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.

With our robust suite of services, our team of experts, guided by our Advisory Council, will work with you on the best approaches that will enable you to propel your vision from idea to impact.

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Impact by the numbers

Spin-off

270+

spin-off companies based on UBC research

Funding

$900M

in research funding in 2024

capital raised

$4B+

capital raised

revenue

$13B+

revenue generated

collaborative

2,500

collaborative research projects in 2024

jobs

2,600+

full-time jobs created by UBC supported ventures

*Unless otherwise indicated this data is cumulative from 2004
 

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