Not all ventures follow the same path, nor is entrepreneurship a straight, or simplified journey. That is why we've designed our Venture Studios, in addition to our foundational Venture Founder CORE and Lab2Launch streams, for teams solving problems across social, climate and human health landscapes.

Tune in January 21st for our Venture Studio Office Hours as part of our ‘Open House Week’ to meet our team and learn why entrepreneurship@UBC’s Venture Studios are right for you!

You will hear from our Studio Leads on what a Studio encompasses and how we help climate, human health and social ventures thrive through nuanced programming, mentorship and support. Plus, you will have a chance to connect with our team directly in Studio-specific breakout rooms and ask your questions in an informal setting.

During this event you will:

• Learn more about entrepreneurship@UBC and how our Venture Studios ‘fit in’
• Gain an in-depth understanding of each of the Climate, Human Health and Social Venture Studios; who they are for and how you can engage
• Meet our Studio Leads in an informal setting and ask your questions directly to our team

About our Venture Studio and Leads

The Climate Venture Studio is for UBC entrepreneurs developing solutions to the climate emergency. The Climate Venture Studio is led by Dr. Shannon Bard, an Entrepreneur in Residence and accomplished innovator and environmental advocate who spearheads acutely focused climate solutions programming.

The Human Health Venture Studio is for UBC researchers, scientists and founders making transformative human health advancements. The Human Health Venture (H²V) Studio is led by Entrepreneur in Residence, Jonathon Jafari, a Biotechnology Strategic Marketing and Business Development Leader with over fifteen years experience in the health sector and deep commercialization expertise working “bench to bedside”.

The Social Venture Studio is for impact-driven entrepreneurs solving some of the world’s most pressing social challenges. The Social Venture Studio is led by Entrepreneur in Residence Angela Hamilton, a social impact entrepreneur and leader with sixteen years of experience in social impact entrepreneurship.

Agenda:

• 1:00 - Welcome and introductions
• 1:10 - Studio Overviews
• 1:30 - Studio breakout rooms (pop in and ask your questions directly to our team!)
• 2:55 - Next steps on how you can engage

Who should attend

This event is for prospective and current entrepreneurs from our UBC community of students, staff, faculty and alumni, entrepreneurship@UBC’s community of ventures, Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiRs), Mentors, and the Vancouver ecosystem at large. Anyone interested in our programs and Venture Studios is encouraged to attend.

Location

This event will be hosted online via Zoom. Details will be provided in your confirmation email as well as on our online event page.

About Open House Week

In anticipation of our Spring 2022 CORE and Lab2Launch cohorts (currently open for applications) we will be hosting an online ‘Open House Week’ to share the many ways you can get involved with entrepreneurship@UBC, tips on how you can get started and how we work with partners across UBC campus to help you succeed.

• Monday, January 17, 3:30 - 5:00 pm: entrepreneurship@UBC Info Session: The many pathways to innovation for UBC entrepreneurs —> RSVP here

• Wednesday, January 19, 12:00 - 1:00 pm: January Community Town Hall featuring founders from our program sharing how you can get started with us in 2022 —> RSVP here

• Friday, January 21, 1:00 - 3:00 pm: Venture Studio Office Hours: Learn about our Studios and how you can engage

About entrepreneurship@UBC

entrepreneurship@UBC propels UBC innovations out into the world through venture creation, providing 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 $650M 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 623 ventures who have raised more than $1.43 billion in funding, generated more than $119 million in revenue and hired more than 1056 employees, stimulating the economic and social landscape of B.C. while building anchor companies that have a global impact.

Visit our website entrepreneurship.ubc.ca to learn more.