The University of British Columbia is a bedrock of transformational research and innovation that is changing the world. From human health discoveries and technological advancements to climate solutions and social impact, UBC entrepreneurs are putting BC and Canada on the global stage, leading ventures who are solving the most pressing challenges we face today. A selection […]
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New Ventures BC Announces Top 25 For 2023 Competition
The 23rd annual New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC, has determined their Top 25 startup ventures. Earlier this month they narrowed the field, naming the 16 companies that would advance directly into Round 3 as well as the ventures that were selected to pitch in Round 2.5. Today they announced the nine ventures from […]
Leafi Home Wants to Teach Your Old Blind New Tricks
Leafi Home wants to reimagine the future of sunlight control for connected homes and buildings. The Vancouver-born smart-home startup, set to pitch at the entrepreneurship@UBC Investor Showcase in May, is developing window treatment technology that will help with the passive heating and cooling of homes and offices. Leafi blinds will include mobile app and voice control, as […]
OnDeck Fisheries AI & UVX Among Startups At UBC Investor Showcase
Each spring entrepreneurship@UBC brings together UBC’s venture and investor community to create connections and build networks at their Investor Showcase. Designed to feature the later-stage ventures from their community that are fundraising, the Investor Showcase highlights ventures leading their industries, demonstrating the progress being made through research and innovation and the potential for early-stage ventures […]
Meet The 14 Ready-to-Raise Ventures At UBC’s 2022 Investor Showcase
entrepreneurship@UBC is hosting their 2022 Investor Showcase in-person on May 10th at UBC Robson Square. From human health discoveries and technological advancements to climate solutions and social impact, UBC entrepreneurs are putting Canada on the global stage, leading ventures who are solving the most pressing challenges we face today. entrepreneurship@UBC in collaboration with the Institute […]
UBC Announces 12 Ventures For Ready-to-Raise Investor Showcase
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 […]