Info Session on Building a UBC Founded Business - Venture Founder Fall Programming, in partnership with Michael Smith Labs
Are you thinking about translating your research into a product or service for societal impact? The Michael Smith Laboratories has invited entrepreneurship@UBC to come inform our department members about its upcoming Venture Founder intake (free lunch). Venture Founder is a UBC funded 16-week program that provides aspiring deep tech founders with a business skillset and surrounds them with highly skilled mentors to support their start-up-building process. Lynn Kulli, the Lab2Launch Venture program lead, will be joined by two alumni of the program from Michael Smith Laboratories and Center of Brain Health, who will share their firsthand experiences with the program. During the info session, you can expect to:
Gain a comprehensive overview of the Venture Founder program, including its structure, process, and benefits.
Hear inspiring stories and lessons learned from past participants who have gone on to launch ventures from their research projects.
Have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussions with Lynn, the alumni, and fellow attendees.
Please join us if you’re looking to take the next step with your research invention or simply curious about the entrepreneurial landscape.
To RSVP or for any inquiries, please contact info@entrepreneurship.ubc.ca
Location
Multipurpose Room, Michael Smith Laboratories, 2185 East Mall.
About entrepreneurship@UBC
entrepreneurship@UBC provides UBC students, researchers, faculty members, alumni and staff with the resources, networks, and funding they need to succeed. As one of the world’s top 40 research universities with 80,000 students, faculty and staff and over $730 million in annual research funding, UBC has long been a catalyst for innovation. Part of the Innovation UBC network, entrepreneurship@UBC supports UBC ventures and entrepreneurs to generate social and economic impacts in B.C. and around the world.
To date, entrepreneurship@UBC has worked with over 700 ventures who have raised more than $1.83 billion in funding, generated more than $739 million in revenue and hired more than 1800 employees, stimulating the economic and social landscape of B.C. while building anchor companies that have global impact.
Visit our website entrepreneurship.ubc.ca to learn more