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sector_ico_Agrifood_trans Agrifood
Biodiversity on Tap: Using Multi-Omics to Harness Wild Yeast for Engin...

British Columbia’s craft brewing sector is an important part of the province’s economy, culture and tourism industry. The province has over 220 brew...

August 10, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
Applying High-throughput T-cell Epitope Sequencing (Tope-seq) to Pre-c...

Immunotherapy has transformed how we treat cancer. A new wave of these treatments focuses on T cells, which are specialized immune cells and, in particular, a key pr...

July 20, 2026
sector_ico_Mining_trans Mining
Biological Solutions to Critical Mineral Production from Sulfide Ores...

Growing populations and the shift to an electrified economy are rapidly increasing global demand for critical minerals, which is projected to rise 500% by 2050. As a...

July 04, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
AI Driven Nuclei Counting for Omics Applications...

Single-nuclei transcriptomics (snRNA-seq) is a breakthrough technology that maps gene activity (providing high-resolution gene expression data) with incredible detail, helping driv...

June 25, 2026
sector_ico_Agrifood_trans Agrifood
Development of Genomics-Driven Diagnostic Tools for Key Bacterial and...

British Columbia (BC) contributes 34% of Canada’s fruit farm‑gate value and is the country’s leading producer of highbush blueberry (95%), raspberry (77%) and ch...

June 23, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
Translation of BSIDx – a Rapid Diagnostic Platform for Bloodstream I...

Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are a major health threat, with more than 500,000 cases and over 90,000 deaths annually in North America. Each hour of delay in administering the corr...

June 15, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
An AI-enabled Cross-Sample and Cross-Modality Spatial Omics Registrati...

Spatial transcriptomics allows scientists to see where genes are active within tissues, offering powerful insight into diseases such as cancer. However, it remains difficult to rel...

June 14, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
Cancer Informed Synthetic Promoter Engineering for RNAi-Based Precisio...

Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada; about 2 in 5 Canadians are estimated to develop cancer in their lifetime[1]. Each type of ca...

June 13, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
A First-in-Class Dual-Function SiRNA to Address Limitations of Anticoa...

SeraGene Therapeutics is developing novel siRNA therapies for patients with coagulation disorders, including bleeding and thrombosis. siRNAs are small RNA molecules that switch off...

May 30, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
Targeted Metagenomics for Enhanced Infectious Disease Diagnosis...

Serious infections in hospitalized patients are often difficult to diagnose quickly and accurately. Conventional tests like culture and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) can miss pat...

May 30, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
Optimized Production of Immune Cells as Advanced Delivery Vehicles for...

Apiary Therapeutics is a Canadian biotech company developing new treatments for diseases using specially engineered immune cells called B cells. These cells can live in t...

May 30, 2026
Data and Technology sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
GenTraceDx: Commercialization of a Turnkey Precision Oncology Platform...

Precision oncology aims to treat cancer more effectively by matching each patient with therapies based on the unique biology of their tumour. While this approach is growing rapidly...

May 23, 2026
Data and Technology sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
Rapid Agnostic Pathogen Identification using Metagenomic Next-Generati...

Pathogen‑agnostic diagnostics allow clinicians and public health laboratories to test respiratory samples without needing to know which pathogen to target in advance, unlike conv...

May 23, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
Assessment of Ferritin Light Chain (FTL) Tyr31ser Variant (Y31S) in th...

Iron levels in the body are usually assessed by measuring ferritin, a protein that reflects the amount of iron stored in tissues. Ferritin is one of the main tools doctors rely on ...

May 23, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
The YCharOS-UBC Antibody Characterization Core: Validating Critical An...

The power of genomics has helped broaden our understanding of disease-causing genes, paving the way for researchers to explore the...

May 23, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
Realizing the Potential of Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition for Chro...

Chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, obesity and heart disease reduce the health span of Canadians and cost the economy approximately $68B in direct costs each year [1]. Diets of...

May 23, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
Safe and Effective Rx Genetic Testing...

Despite the significant advances made in health research, technology and clinical practice, one of the most problematic challenges continues to b...

May 23, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
Identification and Validation of Antibody Therapeutic Targets for Deve...

Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. It affects ap...

May 16, 2026
sector_ico_Agrifood_trans Agrifood
Validation of molecular diagnostic assays for plant-parasitic nematode...

Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) pose a significant threat to crop production in British Columbia, particularly for high-value horticultural crops. In perennial fruit systems, PPN ...

April 08, 2026
sector_ico_Agrifood_trans Agrifood
Transient Induction of Flowering to Bypass the Juvenile Phase in Tree ...

Repeated extreme weather events have posed serious challenges to B.C.’s horticultural sector. Perennial fruit crops, like apples and cherries that remain in production for up...

April 01, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
Multidimensional Data Integration into British Columbia’s Health Dat...

British Columbia's healthcare system is under pressure due to human resources, demographic and pandemic-related challenges. Enhanced use of health data has the potential t...

March 31, 2026
sector_ico_Agrifood_trans Agrifood
Canadian Organic Vegetable Improvement: Integrating Genomics and Farme...

Most of the seed used by organic farmers in Canada is sourced internationally and bred under conventional, high-input agricultural systems. These varieties are often poorly adapted...

March 15, 2026
Data and Technology
Innovation UBC’s Venture Building Program (2025-2026)...

Innovation UBC’s Venture Buildling Program supports the next generation of science-based entrepreneurs in developing viable, transformative ventures built around UBC research...

March 14, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
Pan-Canadian Initiative Linking Genomic, Environmental and Mental Heal...

Mental health disorders (MHDs) are highly heritable and typically start early in life. For 70% of people with a mental illness, symptoms appear before the age of 18 [1]. Recent res...

March 06, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
Molecular Epidemiology to End HIV Transmission in British Columbia and...

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a critical public health issue in British Columbia, with more than 100 new cases each year. BC has made strong progress in reducing trans...

February 16, 2026
sector_ico_Environment_trans Environment
A practical, Evidence-Based Plan to Protect BC’s Biodiversity by Wor...

Biodiversity is fundamental to ecological integrity, human health and economic resilience, yet it faces escalating threats from climate change, invasive species and mismanaged reso...

February 16, 2026
sector_ico_Environment_trans Environment
Operationalizing Genomics for Sentinel Pika Species to Mitigate Climat...

Climate change significantly impacts biodiversity, with northern and alpine ecosystems considered particularly susceptible. British Columbia (BC) hosts Canada’s greatest dive...

February 16, 2026
Data and Technology
Foresight Canada bioNEXT Cleantech Innovation Accelerator (2025 –...

Foresight Canada is a cleantech accelerator that is committed to developing and launching sector-specific training cohorts. Foresight has a strong history of strategy, ecosystem ma...

February 16, 2026
sector_ico_Forestry_trans Forestry
Soil Microbiome for Thriving Ecosystems: Managing Soil Microbial Diver...

The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework is a global call to action to halt biodiversity loss, with specific targets aimed at conserving and sustainably managing soil bio...

February 16, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
UVic CCIC Life Science Stream 2025/27...

In the last 5 years at the University of Victoria (UVic), entrepreneurial activities have increased about tenfold. Specifically in the last two years, there has been noticeable gro...

February 16, 2026
sector_ico_Agrifood_trans Agrifood
KPU Applied Genomics Centre (AGC) – Technology Access Centre (TAC)...

Since its establishment in 2018, Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Applied Genomics Centre (AGC) has emerged as a leader in applying advanced genomic tools to suppo...

February 16, 2026
sector_ico_Forestry_trans Forestry
Pine Rust Resistance Enhancement Tools (PR2ET)...

Healthy forests are essential for wildlife, recreation, timber and capturing carbon to fight climate change. In British Columbia, forestry companies must replant logged areas and e...

February 16, 2026
sector_ico_Agrifood_trans Agrifood
From Ecosystems to Industry: Integrating genomic, metabolomic, and phe...

Yeast plays a vital role across a wide range of industries, including food and beverage production, biofuels, healthcare and agriculture. Despite its widespread use, much of yeast&...

February 16, 2026
Data and Technology
Foresight Canada bioNEXT Cleantech Innovation Accelerator (2024 –...

Foresight Canada is a cleantech accelerator that is committed to developing and launching sector-specific training cohorts. Foresight has a strong history of strategy, ecosystem ma...

February 16, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
Enhanced Population Cancer Care through Mainstream Genome Sequencing ...

Fewer than 10% of Canadians with an inherited risk for cancer have been identified to date. Many eligible patients are never referred for genetic testing. There is a limited capaci...

February 16, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
Comprehensive Cancer Gene Fusion Detection for BC and Alberta...

Fusion genes, formed when two genes merge, are key drivers of cancer growth and serve as important targets for diagnosis and treatment. Identifying these genes is critical, particu...

February 16, 2026
Data and Technology
Innovation UBC’s Venture Building Program...

Innovation UBC’s Venture Buildling Program supports the next generation of science-based entrepreneurs in developing viable, transformative ventures built around UBC research...

February 16, 2026
sector_ico_Forestry_trans Forestry
Developing Genomic Resources in Douglas-fir to Facilitate Breeding for...

Within BC’s forests, Douglas-fir trees are iconic, reaching the largest size of any trees other than redwoods, providing habitat for biodiversity and generating high-quality ...

February 16, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
UVic CCIC Life Science Stream 2024/25...

In the last 5 years at the University of Victoria (UVic), entrepreneurial activities have increased about tenfold. Specifically in the last two years, there has been noticeable gro...

February 16, 2026
sector_ico_Forestry_trans Forestry
Genetic and Biotic Factors Influencing Tolerance of Douglas-Fir to Swi...

Climate change in BC impacts our forests and makes them more susceptible to insect pests and fungal pathogens. Unhealthy forests grow slower, produce less timber and absorb less ca...

February 16, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
A National prospective epitope-compatibility matching program for Cana...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major global health issue and a leading cause of death. For many patients, kidney transplantation is the best available treatment, offering longer...

February 16, 2026
Data and Technology
Foresight Canada bioNEXT Cleantech Innovation Accelerator (2023 –...

Foresight Canada is a cleantech accelerator that is committed to developing and launching sector-specific training cohorts. Foresight has a strong history of strategy, ecosystem ma...

February 16, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
CDL-Vancouver Health and Climate stream...

CDL-Vancouver is an objective-based mentorship program that supports participating ventures in accelerating their trajectory as they work to scale ambitious tech-based businesses. ...

February 16, 2026
Data and Technology
entrepreneurship@UBC (2023-24) Lab2Launch Venture Building Program...

Web Summary (approx. 250 words)entrepreneurship@UBC (e@UBC)’s Lab2Launch supports the next generation of science-based entrepreneurs in developing viable, transformative ...

February 16, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
Canadian Platform for Genomics and Precision Health (CP4GPH)...

In order to make discoveries, scientists and decision makers need data. These datasets are currently distributed across many different institutional, regional and national systems,...

February 16, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
UVic CCIC Life Science Stream 2023/24...

In the last 5 years at the University of Victoria (UVic), entrepreneurial activities have increased about tenfold. Specifically in the last two years, there has been noticeable gro...

February 16, 2026
Data and Technology
Foresight Canada bioNEXT Cleantech Innovation Accelerator (2022 –...

Foresight Canada is a cleantech accelerator that is committed to developing and launching sector-specific training cohorts. Foresight has a strong history of strategy, ecosystem ma...

February 16, 2026
Data and Technology
entrepreneurship@UBC (2022-23) Lab2Launch Venture Building Program...

entrepreneurship@UBC (e@UBC)’s Lab2Launch supports the next generation of science-based entrepreneurs in developing viable, transformative ventures built around UBC research ...

February 16, 2026
Data and Technology
SFU Innovates Life Sciences Stream – Year 6...

SFU Innovates is Simon Fraser University’s innovation strategy. Its mission is to engage SFU researchers, staff and students with communities and partners to solve societal c...

February 16, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
Praxis SCI Accelerate and Incubate 2022 Program...

Currently there is a significant gap in delivering healthcare products to people with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). There are limited resources in bringing developed prototypes to comm...

February 16, 2026
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