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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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Latest Announcements & Stories
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October 19, 2026From discovery to impact: Introducing the UBC Researchers' Guide to Commercialization
The guide is a practical, easy-to-navigate introduction to how inventions move from UBC research into the world, and how Innovation UBC supports researchers at every step along the way.
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September 11, 202625 new UBC ventures join Venture Founder’s fall 2026 cohort
This September, 25 new teams are joining our Venture Founder program, building companies across health, biotechnology, advanced engineering, agriculture, fintech, sustainability, accessibility, and AI.
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September 28, 2026The right solution for Canada: UBC engineers are innovating tools to advance national security, sovereignty, and economic priorities
A UBC engineering lab is turning federal defence funding into engineering solutions and collaborative manufacturing capacity that will allow Canada to strengthen its Arctic sovereignty and fortify its defence capacity independently and more cost-effectively.
Latest Events
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January 12, 2027Lunch & Learn: Risk Mitigation - Commercialization Roadmap
Join us to learn how to mitigate potential legal and financial risks as you're getting your venture off the ground, an event presented by HUB International.
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October 14, 2026Lost in Translation: Why Good Science Fails Without Sound Development and Scale Up Knowledge
This session presents a systematic approach to framing the process technology development steps required to de-risk your innovations.
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December 1, 2026Innovation UBC's 2026 Venture Showcase
Join us for our 2026 Venture Showcase, Innovation UBC's annual event spotlighting UBC ventures moving research to impact.
