Sponsored Research
Set up your research collaboration with industry, government, non-profit organizations, affiliated hospitals and other academic institutions
Set up your research collaboration with industry, government, non-profit organizations, affiliated hospitals and other academic institutions
Build a transformational venture based on your research
Patent and commercialize your research discoveries
Work with us to drive meaningful impact through collaboration and 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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