Spotlighting UBC researchers throughout their innovation journeys.
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July 29, 2026Mentor Spotlight: Hasnaa Fatehi
In this Mentor Spotlight, meet Hasnaa Fatehi, who has mentored with Innovation UBC since January 2026 and brings deep expertise in medical device regulatory affairs—one of the toughest sectors for founders to build in.
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July 28, 2026Meet Ryan Carter: Innovation UBC's Venture Founder Program Specialist
Ryan Carter joined Innovation UBC a year ago as our Program Specialist, leading the Venture Founder program. In this Q&A, read about what Ryan does, his learnings from UBC's research community, and what excites him most about his work.
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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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