Spotlighting UBC researchers throughout their innovation journeys.
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August 11, 2026From Lab to Impact: How the Rogers-UBC Partnership is Rethinking Research Commercialization with Support from Mitacs
The partnership between the UBC, Rogers Communications, and Mitacs represents a new model for mobilizing university-based research into meaningful economic, societal, environmental, and commercial impact.
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August 10, 2026Lori Brotto and eSense: Making clinically validated women’s health interventions accessible at scale
In this Founder Q&A, read all about eSense co-founder Lori Brotto's experiences as both a scientist and entrepreneur, the women’s health issue eSense is solving, and eSense’s exciting next steps as the team continues their commercial pilot in partnership with several clinics.
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August 6, 2026Work Learn Spotlight: Meet Tendaii Makena, Innovation UBC's Engagement Assistant
We're incredibly lucky to work alongside students who bring fresh perspectives and new energy to everything we do. In this feature, we're excited to introduce Tendaii Makena, Innovation UBC's Work Learn and Engagement Assistant during the Summer 2026 term.
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August 5, 2026The billion-dollar crop on B.C.'s forest floor: How UBC turns wood waste into a sustainable solution for plastic pollution and bioeconomy
A UBC forestry lab is transforming B.C.'s wood waste into a biodegradable "biofoam" for sustainable packaging, insulation, and clothing, marking a milestone in the journey to replacing environmentally disastrous plastics like polystyrene (Styrofoam) in landfills.
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August 5, 2026Episode 2: A Planet Hunter’s Guide to the Galaxy
On this episode of Beaker Banter, we sit down with Dr. Michelle Kunimoto, an assistant professor at the University of British Columbia and real-life planet hunter.
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August 4, 2026Staff Spotlight: Julia Antoniw, Technology Transfer Manager
In this Q&A, Julia shares the expertise she brings to the Inventions and Licensing team, how she supports researchers through their commercialization journeys, and how the refreshed Express License Agreement continues to uphold transparency and equity in the licensing process.
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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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