UBC at BC Business House

UBC is proud to be an official partner of BC Business House. As the world looks to British Columbia, we’re working alongside government and industry to showcase the innovation, talent and partnerships that are driving economic growth across BC and beyond.


Connect with UBC at BC Business House

At BC Business House, UBC is highlighting the people, partnerships and ideas shaping key sectors of British Columbia’s economy.

UBC Smart Hydrogen Energy District Hydrogen Fuelling Station

June 17, 2026 | Clean Technology Panel | Presented by Invest Vancouver | Register

Dr. Walter Merida
Lead, Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED)

Female researcher at a bench using a pipette

June 19, 2026 | Life Sciences Showcase | Register

Dr. Robert Rohling
Director, Institute for Computing, Information and Cognitive Systems (ICICS)
Co-founder, Sonus Microsystems
Co-founder, Sonic Incytes

Copper ore

June 23, 2026 | Mining Sector Showcase | Register

Dr. Peter Zandstra
Vice-President, Research and Innovation

Student examining a rock face

July 2, 2026 | Mining & Critical Minerals Panel Presented by Invest Vancouver | Register

Dr. John Steen
Director, Bradshaw Research Initiative in Minerals and Mining (BRIMM)

Dr. Edouard Asselin
Professor, Materials Engineering


UBC Innovation Tours

Join us for three signature lab tours showcasing how UBC is powering the world through research, venture building, and industry partnerships. Together with Invest Vancouver, we invite you to explore some of the cutting-edge research that is being translated into commercial opportunities poised for global impact.

Male researcher looking down into lab equipment

UBC Innovation, Life Sciences & Venture Commercialization Tour

July 2, 2026
11:30 am – 1:00 pm 
Implantable Biosensing Lab
BioProducts Institute
HATCH

Register

Researcher handling lab equipment

UBC Innovation, Life Sciences, Critical Minerals & Venture Commercialization Tour

July 6, 2026
11:15 am – 12:45 pm 
Implantable Biosensing Lab
BioProducts Institute
BioFoundry Lab

Register


Learn more about UBC’s economic impact

Together with public and private sector partners, UBC is advancing solutions to some of today’s most pressing challenges—from clean energy and climate resilience to health care, infrastructure and emerging technologies.

Learn more about how we’re pushing forward, together.


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