Our Innovation Partnerships team brings a unique blend of expertise, sector knowledge, research backgrounds, and a commitment to fostering impactful collaborations.
We bridge the gap between external partners and UBC researchers, ensuring that innovative ideas and cutting-edge research translate into meaningful social and economic benefits.
Guided by our commitment to expertise, curiosity and a holistic perspective, we approach each partnership with enthusiasm for research and a deep understanding of the UBC ecosystem. Our knowledge, flexibility and understanding of the UBC ecosystem allow us to understand the unique goals and needs of our partners in order to create partnerships with the most potential to provide impactful results for the partners.
Operating from a campus-agnostic perspective, we leverage UBC’s extensive resources, infrastructure, and talent to create tailored partnerships. Our team’s central position within the Office of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation enables us to maintain a comprehensive view of UBC’s innovation ecosystem, connecting collaborators to the right opportunities, people and programs.
For all inquiries, please email Ian Bell, Associate Director, Innovation Partnerships, at ian.bell@ubc.ca.
