Innovation UBC supports pathways for UBC’s research community to bring inventions to impact.
Innovation UBC works with UBC’s researchers to support and accelerate the translation of their research into real world impacts. Through research partnerships, technology transfer, and venture building services, UBC researchers have access to a robust ecosystem of services and support to strengthen their translation opportunities. We are committed to fostering a unified innovation ecosystem, advancing research collaborations, accelerating early-stage innovation and support for spinoff companies, and strengthening equitable engagement and partnerships.
Our goal is to help researchers create impact from their breakthrough innovations to generate social, health, environmental and economic benefits for Canadians and beyond.
Our successful history of translation and commercialization has led to the creation of 270 spin-off companies (companies based on UBC research), establishing over 500 active licensing agreements, and enabling thousands of research partnerships each year with industry, government, and non-profit organizations. UBC spin-off companies have attracted over $4 billion in investment capital.
Additionally, we support UBC’s research community with education and informational sessions to help with navigating UBC’s research translation services; mentorship and advisory services that support the commercialization journey; and networking and thought leadership events aimed at strengthening our innovation ecosystem.
