Applications are now open for entrepreneurship@UBC's Lab2Launch and CORE venture building streams
Lab2Launch
The Lab2Launch venture building stream is for UBC researchers and scientists who are focused on the development of a scientific or technological innovation which is unique, proprietary and difficult to reproduce, propelling them through venture creation, team building, investment and growth. Lab2Launch provides research-led and high-potential ventures with the industry expertise, practical business training and deep mentorship to develop discoveries into viable ventures.
In a cohort structure, you and your team will undertake a stage-gated program that will help identify if a viable and valuable start-up opportunity exists. With the support of Entrepreneurs in Residence and mentors, you will be guided through venture creation by putting the right team and plan in place to gain traction and attract investment for launch and growth.
Apply by August 10, 2020 on the entrepreneurship@UBC website.
CORE
entrepreneurship@UBC’s CORE stream works with entrepreneurs who are building solutions founded in tech and innovation, helping to develop their startup through practical business training and deep mentorship to launch ideas into thriving companies capable of shifting industries.
CORE helps validate and shape your venture's potential, working with seasoned industry instructors, experts and mentors to catapult your venture into a scalable company. The CORE stream is grounded in proven methodologies that hundreds of UBC entrepreneurs have leveraged to build ventures with unique and sustainable advantages in their markets.
Ventures in CORE are seeking development support and guidance in areas including, but not limited to; hardware, software, chemistry, biology, consumer packaged goods and technology applications ranging from AI and robotics to agritech, fintech, edtech, gaming, and many others.
Apply by August 10, 2020 on the entrepreneurship@UBC website.