The University of British Columbia attracts global thinkers solving the most complex challenges we as a society face today. At Innovation UBC, we are developing pathways for researchers to translate their deep-seated knowledge through venture creation, establishing a track record of IP-based spin-outs and student led teams moving research into the world through commercially viable solutions. We are catalyzing the next generation of research-based companies creating impact, helping to shape and benefit the future of our world.
Meet some of them at Innovation UBC's 2025 Investor Showcase!
Innovation UBC's Investor Showcase spotlights high-potential, investible ventures raising Seed to Series A rounds to our investor community. The event features UBC teams who have gone through our programming and received deep support by our vast network of mentors and Entrepreneurs in Residence. Ventures hail from across the university including the Faculties of Medicine, Applied Science, Science and Land and Food Systems and departments such as Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy and more. A range of industries are represented from nanotherapeutics and healthcare to biotechnology and artificial intelligence.
Thank you to our Evaluation Committee
Every year our community comes out en masse to cheer on our ventures and this year will be no different: after a rigorous application process with a record number of applicants we have a stellar line up ready to take the stage May 13 at UBC Robson Square.
The final teams were selected by our esteemed Evaluation Committee sponsored by Fasken which included Andrea Barrios, Senior Associate at Sandpiper Ventures, Irene Dorsman, CEO of Angel Forum and Geoff Pedlow, Partner, Emerging Tech and M&A at Fasken as well as Innovation UBC Entrepreneurs in Residence Chang Han and Michele Wallcraft. They were pitched by dozens of ventures on their solutions, and in the end, 14 teams were selected to take the stage.
This year, we are thrilled to feature an additional 3 alumni ventures who are back to share 'where they are now' and their asks for our audience for a total of 17 pitches.
We couldn't be more excited for you to meet them.
Interested investors can learn more about the ventures pitching by registering for the event to receive one-pagers on the venture asks in advance of the event.
