Applications are open for Lab2Market programs

August 25, 2025

Lab2Market Validate Foundations is a three-day intensive virtual training program aimed at providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of the process and best practices for research commercialization. 

The program is designed for individuals at the outset of their journeys seeking to commercialize their ideas—those who envision how their technology can benefit the real world and wish to understand the steps required for commercialization.

By the end of the program, participants will possess the knowledge necessary to initiate their commercialization endeavours and strategically position their projects to capitalize on various opportunities within the ecosystem, including Lab2Market's Validate program.

The program dates are September 15, 17, and 19. Learn more at an upcoming information session and apply by September 8.

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    August 25, 2025 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff

    Share a Teaching in focus profile

    Teaching in focus highlights our talented teaching faculty, their unique teaching style, and their incredible work at UBC.If you are an educator, this is an opportunity to share what inspired your approach to teaching, acknowledge your collaborators, and the impact you hope to have on students. Teaching in focus is quick and easy to complete, and may inspire and connect you to future educators in your field.

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    UBCV & UBCO
    August 25, 2025 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff

    Share a Teaching in focus profile

    Teaching in focus highlights our talented teaching faculty, their unique teaching style, and their incredible work at UBC.If you are an educator, this is an opportunity to share what inspired your approach to teaching, acknowledge your collaborators, and the impact you hope to have on students. Teaching in focus is quick and easy to complete, and may inspire and connect you to future educators in your field.

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    UBCV
    August 25, 2025 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff

    Apply to the Developing Leaders Program by Sept. 12

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  • Teaching Development Program
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    August 18, 2025 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff

    Apply to the Teaching Development Program for new faculty

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