Innovation UBC accelerates research translation to see real world impact. Through multiple pathways, we are committed to helping researchers and their partners advance innovation to generate social, health, environmental and economic benefits on local and global scale.
Learn more about how we've moved research outcomes in our statistics:
Activity | 2024/25 | 2025/26 |
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| Total Research Funding | $936.4m (10,120 projects) | $923.0M (10,184 projects) |
| Industry Sponsored Portion | $83.7m (1,064 projects) | $90.1M (1,119 projects) |
| Government and Other Contracts and Agreements | $130.5m (1,378 projects) | $154.6M (1,452 projects) |
| Government and Other Grants | $659.1m (5,775 projects) | $615.8M (5,797 projects) |
| Internal Funding Note: Following implementation of Workday, internal funding (including start-up funds) is now a distinct category. In previous years it was captured primarily within the grant category. | $63.0m (1,903 projects) | $62.4M (1,816 projects) |
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| Number of Invention Disclosures | 144 | 158 |
| Number of Patents Filed - all countries (includes Provisional) | 343 | 239 |
| Number of Patents Issued - all countries | 118 | 69 |
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| Number of License and Assignment Agreements Completed | 94 | 84 |
| Number of Active License or Assignment Agreements | 606 | 625 |
| Technology Licensing Revenue | $6.8m | $6.2m |
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| Number of Spin-off Companies Formed | 15 | 21 |
| Total Number of Spin-off Companies (cumulative as at year end - March 31) | 281 | 296 |
