Key Services

UBC’s Innovation Partnerships team provides a comprehensive suite of services designed to bridge the gap between industry needs, real-world application and academic research.

We guide collaborations every step of the way, ensuring research partnerships create meaningful, high-impact solutions.

Our team facilitates the entire lifecycle of collaboration, from initial connection and partnership formation, to project sourcing and project management, relationship stewardship and guiding the successful translation of research into impactful solutions.

Whether you are an industry leader looking to innovate, a government agency aiming to solve pressing societal issues, or a community organization seeking to collaborate on impactful projects, the Innovation Partnerships team is your gateway to harnessing the power of UBC’s research capabilities. Our mission is to ensure that every partnership is positioned for success, driving meaningful outcomes that contribute to a better future.

Our Key Services:

Your Guide to UBC 
Navigating a large research university can be complex. Our team serves as your primary point of contact, helping you efficiently connect with the right experts, resources and infrastructure to support your innovation goals.

Opportunity Spotting 
We actively identify and assess emerging research, funding and collaboration opportunities to match partners with the best-fit UBC researchers and programs. By keeping an eye on evolving industry and societal needs, we help maximize impact.

Tailored Partnership Development 
Every collaboration is unique. We work with you to design and scale research partnerships that align with your strategic goals, ensuring a seamless connection between industry challenges and UBC’s research strengths.

Strategic Consulting, Funding & Proposal Support 
Our team provides expert guidance on structuring partnerships, securing funding and navigating grant applications. We help de-risk collaborations, maximize return on investment and connect partners to funding sources that enhance project success.

Ongoing Relationship Stewardship 
Strong partnerships don’t end with a contract—they evolve over time. We foster long-term engagement, trust and knowledge-sharing between UBC researchers and external partners to ensure continued success and impact.

 
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