As one of the top 40 universities in the world, the University of British Columbia is a catalyst for innovation. Across the UBC landscape, we are seeing research and ideas brought to bear through entrepreneurial pathways, being propelled from the university into the world creating positive economic, cultural and environmental impacts through venture creation. entrepreneurship@UBC in […]
Empowering Healthcare: Life Sciences BC Hosts Inaugural Digital Health Conference
Digital health technology opens the door for accurate and accessible care to reach the most vulnerable populations. As health technologies evolve, they present unprecedented challenges and opportunities to improve patient care and individual health outcomes. From AI-powered medical devices and diagnostics to technologies accessing real-time data, the possibilities for digital health truly are exciting. Life […]
WNORTH Returns to Whistler with a Power-Packed Agenda for Women in Business
The eighth edition of the WNORTH conference, Canada’s largest destination gathering for women in leadership, is making its return to Whistler. This year’s Conference will be held at the picturesque Four Seasons Resort Whistler with activities held around the resort including Connect Dinners at a variety of local restaurants. Attendees will also be able to […]
Innovate BC Announces Peter Cowan as New President and CEO
Innovate BC announced today that Peter Cowan will be their next President and CEO. Cowan replaces Raghwa Gopal who retired from Innovate BC in August 2023. With over 25 years of experience in leadership roles across Canada’s innovation ecosystem, Cowan brings a wealth of expertise to this role leading the provincial Crown Agency dedicated to fostering […]
Canada’s Fastest-growing Life Sciences Sector Is Hiring
B.C. is Canada’s fastest-growing life sciences sector, employing roughly 20,000 people at over 2,000 companies. And according to BioTalent Canada’s 2021 National Report, the sector will likely require 65,000 additional workers by 2029. To help fill that void, Life Sciences BC is hosting their 6th annual Career Connect Day on January 26th. It’s a full-day […]
AccelerateIP Launches $12.5 Million Program to Empower Startups with Intellectual Property Education
AccelerateIP, a new program providing comprehensive support around intellectual property (IP) education and strategy, has formally launched and is now accepting applications following a successful soft launch earlier this year. Offered within British Columbia, Yukon, Nunavut and Northwest Territories, AccelerateIP is a recipient of ElevateIP, a national initiative funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). […]
CICE Launches $75K Funding for BC Climate Startups from University Programs
This morning the BC Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) announced a new funding avenue for emerging B.C.-based ventures that have recently graduated from university entrepreneurship programs. In partnership with entrepreneurship@UBC-O, entrepreneurship@UBC-V, SFU VentureLabs, UNBC Innovation Program and UVic Coast Capital Innovation Centre, $75,000 in early-stage funding will be allocated to a maximum of twelve ventures. This funding will allow […]
Navigating the Investment Landscape: TiE Vancouver’s Panel on Early Stage Fundraising for Startups and Scaleups
Our local TiE Vancouver chapter is hosting a series of learning, mentoring and networking events for operators of startups and scaleups. After a series of sold-out events, they’re at it again on December 6th with a panel on Early Stage Fundraising – How to Get Investors to a ‘Yes’. Startups need capital to grow, however […]
Life Sciences BC Brings Together Healthcare Ecosystem With ‘Invest In BC’
Life Sciences BC is hosting their 8th annual Invest in BC event on November 2nd, bringing together stakeholders in the healthcare innovation ecosystem. Invest in BC, presented by Lumira Ventures, is an opportunity for companies to pitch their projects, attract attention, solicit support, and secure investment that will aid them in their continued growth trajectory. […]
Science World’s 6th Annual Girls and STEAM Summit Returns
Returning for the 6th year is Science World’s highly popular Girls and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts + design, and math) Summit, presented by STEMCELL Technologies. On Saturday, November 4th, 300 young girls, aged 12-14, will take over the dome in a day of hands-on activities, enriching workshops, inspiring mentorship sessions and an engaging keynote presentation. With a […]