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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
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_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
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_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
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_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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Precision Oncology Cluster...

In BC 77,000 people will suffer from cancer this year. Precision medicine, which seeks to provide the patient with the right dose of the right treatment at the right time, represen...

February 16, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
UVic CCIC Life Science Stream 2021/22...

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_Health_trans Human Health
Praxis SCI Accelerate and SCI Incubate 2021 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
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
CanCOGeN Viral Sequencing Research and Development...

In April 2020, Genome Canada launched the Canadian COVID-19 Genomics Network (CanCOGeN). The mission of CanCOGeN is to establish a coordinated pan-Canadian, cross-agency network fo...

February 16, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
CanCOGeN Viral Metadata and Data Analytics...

In April 2020, Genome Canada launched the Canadian COVID-19 Genomics Network (CanCOGeN). The mission of CanCOGeN was to establish a coordinated pan-Canadian, cross-agency network f...

February 16, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
CanCOGeN Viral Sequencing and Capacity Building...

In April 2020, Genome Canada launched the Canadian COVID-19 Genomics Network (CanCOGeN). The mission of CanCOGeN is to establish a coordinated pan-Canadian, cross-agency network fo...

February 16, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
Molecular & Cellular Immunology Core (MCIC)...

Immuno-oncology or cancer immunotherapy is a form of cancer treatment that uses the power of the body’s own immune system to prevent, control and eliminate cancer. The Molecu...

February 16, 2026
Data and Technology sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
Canadian Genomics Data Platform for COVID-19 and Beyond (COVID Cloud)...

As COVID-19 continues to spread globally, there has been an urgent need to understand the DNA footprint of this rapidly evolving virus. COVID Cloud, funded under the COVID-19 P...

February 16, 2026
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
CanCOGeN Virus Genome Sequencing Project...

In April 2020, Genome Canada launched the Canadian COVID-19 Genomics Network (CanCOGeN). The mission of CanCOGeN is to establish a coordinated pan-Canadian, cross-agency network fo...

February 16, 2026
Data and Technology
SFU Innovates Life Sciences Stream – Year 4 (2020-2021)...

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 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
sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
Understanding Health and Life Sciences Research and Innovation Impact ...

British Columbia’s life sciences industry contributed over $805 million in revenues in 2018. There are over 300 biopharmaceutical and medical device companies as well as over...

February 16, 2026
Data and Technology sector_ico_Agrifood_trans Agrifood
Computational Biochemistry Platform for Crop Health...

The global population is rising, generating a need to produce more food to feed the world. Canadian and global food crops are facing growing challenges from climate change includin...

February 16, 2026
Data and Technology sector_ico_Environment_trans Environment
Fresh Water Data Commons...

Fresh water is critical to our health, communities, and economic future. The global supply of this precious resource is under constant threat from increasing demands for human and ...

February 16, 2026
Data and Technology sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
The Secure Health and Genomics Platform...

Currently, valuable data in the Canadian healthcare space is siloed, with no national platform for health and genomic data. This reality is hindering the ability of researchers a...

February 16, 2026
Data and Technology sector_ico_Health_trans Human Health
Tailored Health – Pharmacogenetics...

Adverse reactions to medications account for up to 12 per cent of emergency room visits and 5 per cent of hospital admissions and are estimated to claim up to 22,000 lives per year...

February 16, 2026
Data and Technology
SFU Innovates Life Sciences Stream – Year 3 (2019-20)...

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
Data and Technology
HyperGrowth Health-Tech Project...

Reports from the UK and Germany indicate that over half of life science based companies that have completed all stages of regulatory approval, including clinical trials, were deeme...

February 16, 2026
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