Innovate BC and the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) are providing a combined total of $2 million in research and development funding to help 14 companies pilot their technologies and create new jobs across B.C. The program helps small and medium sized businesses design, build, and operate a pilot plant […]
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According to the Foresight 50, British Columbia is THE Canadian Cleantech Leader
At a time when climate concerns are at an all-time high in the province, a list of Canada’s most investable cleantech companies reveals that almost one-half of them are based in British Columbia. Vancouver is becoming recognized as a cleantech cluster. It was recently recognized as a top 10 cluster worldwide. Several B.C.-based cleantech ventures have […]
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 Sneak-a-Peek & Ready-to-Raise Startups For 2021 Venture Showcase
Across industries, landscapes and continents, UBC innovators are leading the charge creating solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. From climate solutions and human health transformations to technological advancements and social impact, UBC is a rich bedrock of innovation home to entrepreneurs generating impacts through research and discoveries. Join entrepreneurship@UBC for their second annual […]
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 […]
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 […]