Spotlighting UBC researchers throughout their innovation journeys.
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July 21, 2026Shiven Khera and Linkbase: The AI-powered hospitality platform from Okanagan
In this Q&A, read all about Linkbase founder Shiven Khera, a UBC Okanagan alumus and entrepreneur building an AI-powered guest journey automation platform for the vacation rental and hospitality industry.
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July 6, 2026Mentor Spotlight: Dave Taylor
In this spotlight, we are thrilled to introduce you to Dave Taylor. Dave has mentored with Innovation UBC since 2016 and estimates he's seen around 400 ventures come through our programs.
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July 6, 2026Ariane Fernandes and Canopy Bioproducts: The sustainable solution to microbeads and sunscreen
In this Q&A, read about Canopy Bioproducts co-founder Ariane’s experience in the Venture Founder program, the exciting breakthroughs Canopy Bioproducts is making in the field of sustainable skincare, and her advice to aspiring entrepreneurs.
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July 6, 2026Episode 1: Nanoparticles to the Rescue!
On the first episode of Beaker Banter, we sit down with Dr. Anna Blakney, an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia and TikTok superstar.
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July 6, 2026How UBC's new express license is fast-tracking spin-offs
Innovation UBC's Express License offers a standardized framework for spin-off companies. Our latest update builds on years of experience and stakeholder feedback, making the process even more efficient, transparent, and founder-friendly.
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June 18, 2026Meet Innovation UBC’s 2026 Venture Development Specialists
Innovation UBC is proud to support the next generation of change-makers by fostering hands-on opportunities for UBC students. This summer term, we are excited to welcome a talented cohort of Venture Development Specialists (VDS) to the team.
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June 4, 2026Leadership Q&A: Innovation UBC’s new Associate Director, Innovation Partnerships
In this Q&A, Ian shares his background, his perspective on UBC's research partnerships landscape, and what he's focused on as he builds out the Innovation Partnerships function at Innovation UBC.
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June 4, 2026Episode 0: Marissa Spills the Tea
In this special episode of Beaker Banter, the tables are turned as host Dr. Marissa Lithopoulos sits down with her husband, Andrew Johnston, for a fun, lively conversation about her personal journey.
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May 29, 2026Meet the founders coming out of the Venture Founder Fall 2025 cohort
Meet eight incredible founders from the faculties of Medicine, Applied Science, and the Sauder School of Business, who are building UBC ventures tackling everything from cancer and CO2 emissions to the rising costs of AI computing.
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