After several application rounds entrepreneurship@UBC has announced the 12 ventures who will be “Ready-to-Raise” at their 2021 Investor Showcase. Chosen from their later stage incubator and HATCH Accelerator, the ventures are transforming industries including robotics/AI, climate solutions, human health and more, solving the problems facing the world today through new venture creation. Ventures were evaluated […]
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entrepreneurship@UBC Launches Human Health Venture Studio
entrepreneurship@UBC is at it again. The University incubator and accelerator has launched the Human Health Venture (H²V) Studio to leverage UBC’s deep pool of research by transforming human health innovations to impact through venture creation. The studio launch marks the program’s own evolution as an academic incubator/accelerator, creating specialized verticals to work with innovators across industries. […]
4 Female Led Ventures You Don’t Know, But Should
The world is in transition. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed, amongst many things, the massive burden shouldered by women in society, the unbalanced responsibility they carry and challenges they face. This is made apparent by looking at the disproportionate numbers of women on the front lines as essential workers across hospitals, nursing […]
UBC Ushers In Next Wave Of Startups
Since its inception in 2013, entrepreneurship@UBC – the University of British Columbia’s incubator/accelerator program – has supported 484 ventures that have gone on to raise more than $1.38 billion in financing, $104 million in revenue and create over 919 full-time jobs, creating tangible economic and social impact. The program works with early stage entrepreneurs across […]
Stoko Lands Tight Partnership With Victoria Royals WHL Team
Vancouver startup Stoko has landed a partnership with the Victoria Royals WHL hockey team as an official supplier. Stoko has developed technology that embeds the comfort of a knee brace into tights. The K1 supportive tight mimics the natural support structures within your body to give your knee all the support of a traditional brace with unparalleled comfort. The […]
BarrelWise Launches Wine Barrel Management In Napa Valley
BarrelWise has launched its novel wine barrel management system in California, starting with the Napa and Sonoma winemaking regions. The first of a kind BarrelWise Barrel Management System enables wine barrel sampling, topping, and the sulfite additions to be done without removing the bung, which can save over 50% of time currently spent on routine […]
UBC Entrepreneurial Ecosystem on Display at 2020 Venture Showcase
2020 has been an exceptional year. The world is facing challenges like never before and is experiencing unprecedented global issues spanning industries, countries and social landscapes. In these uncertain times, we’ve witnessed innovation and entrepreneurialism emerge to the forefront as a solution and new mode of thinking for our future. Through it all, the UBC […]
Stoko Named Official Supplier to Canadian National Snowboard Team
In this time of COVID-19, snowboarding seems to be an ideal activity—it provides enough space to socially distance while enjoying fresh air and seriously scenic views. And with snowboarding season almost here, Vancouver startup Stoko is ready to ride. Stoko has developed technology that embeds the comfort of a knee brace into tights. The K1 […]
3DQue Sets New Record With 1,000 Hours Of Continuous 3D Printing
Vancouver’s 3DQue has set a new record for the 3D printing industry. The entrepreneurship@UBC incubated startup printed 897 parts in 1,000 hours straight, autonomously, non-stop, for five days. Before this achievement, a 3D printing farm would take approximately five weeks to print the same amount of parts. Without 3DQue’s innovative solution, the printing technician has to […]
entrepreneurship@UBC Launches New Climate Venture Studio Stream
entrepreneurship@UBC has launched a Climate Venture Studio stream to support UBC researchers and innovators building breakthrough solutions to the climate emergency. Leveraging entrepreneurship@UBC’s venture building experience and its network of business mentors and advisors, the Climate Venture Studio will work hands-on to identify climate-driven market opportunities, nurture high-potential climate solutions emerging from UBC research and […]