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Impact & Updates
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June 24, 2025
A safer treatment for visceral leishmaniasis, developed at the University of British Columbia
UBC researchers developed an oral, affordable treatment for visceral leishmaniasis — advancing access and equity for patients in low-resource settings.
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June 17, 2025
Meet the 8 new faces supporting Innovation UBC this summer
This summer term, Innovation UBC is excited to welcome a group of talented new Venture Development Specialists (VDS) and Work Learn students.
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June 3, 2025
What a night! Inside the 2025 Investor Showcase
Innovation UBC’s 5th annual Investor Showcase at Robson Square on May 13, 2025, featured 17 ventures with over 300 attendees.
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May 26, 2025
Meet the 15 New UBC Spin-offs in 2024/2025
This year, the Inventions and Licensing team at Innovation UBC helped launch 15 new spin-offs, taking the total number of UBC spin-offs from 260 to 275.
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April 23, 2025
Meet the 17 teams presenting at the 2025 Investor Showcase
The University of British Columbia attracts global thinkers solving the most complex challenges we as a society face today. At Innovation UBC, we are developing pathways for researchers to translate their deep-seated knowledge through venture creation, establishing a track record of IP-based spin…
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April 16, 2025
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? Applications are open!
Innovation UBC is open for applications. Learn what programs you can join to take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey.
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April 2, 2025
Enhanced services through Innovation UBC for sponsored research and entrepreneurship
We are excited to announce a number of significant changes to our support for researchers under Innovation UBC.
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February 26, 2025
Meet the 26 Teams Joining Venture Founder this Spring
Meet our 49th Venture Founder cohort! The Venture Founder program helps founders turn bold ideas into impact.
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February 11, 2025
Black Entrepreneurship & Research Symposium
The Black Entrepreneurship & Research Symposium is taking place on Friday, February 28 at UBC Robson Square.