A curated feed of external coverage and announcements connected to Innovation UBC's work — from funding milestones and venture achievements to research breakthroughs and new partnerships.
In the News
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March 24, 2026AI tackles traffic congestion, a global issue
Partnerships | In Toronto, one of the world's most congested cities, a collaboration between UBC, Rogers Communications, and the City of Toronto is working at the intersection of AI, connected vehicles, and smart infrastructure to advance next-generation traffic management standa
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March 23, 2026InBC and UBC partner to spur growth and commercialization of UBC-affiliated companies
UBC and InBC Investment Corp. are launching the UBC Catalyst Ventures Fund — a new investment vehicle designed to accelerate commercialization and strengthen BC's innovation ecosystem.
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March 10, 2026UBC researchers advancing next-generation sports monitoring through collaborative research funding from Samsung Electronics Canada
Partnerships | Supported by Samsung Electronics Canada, UBC researchers Dr. Babak Shadgan and Dr. Ali Bashashati are developing wearable sensing systems and machine-learning algorithms to monitor muscle performance in real time during exercise.
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February 23, 2026PacifiCan announces $22M for UBC research projects advancing defence innovation and BC capacity building
Sponsored Research | A $22M federal investment through PacifiCan will advance UBC research in life sciences, AI, quantum, and marine and aerospace technologies — strengthening BC's capacity in strategically critical sectors.
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January 6, 2026Customizable drone solutions improve climate resiliency against flooding
Partnerships | Working with coastal BC communities, CLEAR’s team of engineers and scientists, and Rogers technology experts aim to co-develop solutions for climate resiliency.
