Spotlighting UBC researchers throughout their innovation journeys.
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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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May 21, 2026UBC Takes the Global Stage at Web Summit Vancouver 2026
Web Summit brought the world's leading founders, investors, and policymakers to our city this May 11th to 14th. From putting UBC ventures on the pitch stage to facilitating panels on global issues, UBC drove conversations about science, climate, innovation, and more.
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April 16, 2026Water, science, and sovereignty: UBC research brings clean drinking water partnership to remote Indigenous communities
A partnership between UBC Civil Engineering and the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council is proving that university research can be translated into practical, community-owned solutions — and that reconciliation can happen one water drop at a time.
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March 27, 2026Celebrating women founders leading innovation at UBC
International Women's Day was a few weeks ago, but we're not limiting our celebration to one day. On International Women's Day and every day, we're proud to support women founders as they build companies, create jobs, and drive meaningful change. International Women's Day is a moment to…
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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 17, 2026Work Learn Q&A: Meet Kriesha Pradhan, Innovation UBC's Engagement Assistant
In this Q&A, we shine a light on the invaluable contributions of Work Learn students. Meet Kriesha Pradhan, Engagement Assistant at Innovation UBC.
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