Posts by Vivien
VentureLabs alumni and community recognized as BC’s most influential business leaders
The Business in Vancouver (BIV) BC500 list was released in August and recognizes business leaders making a notable impact on BC’s communities, industries and economy. Five VentureLabs alumni and community…
Read MoreDigital tool helps businesses assess diversity data, attract and retain diverse talent
VentureLabs is collaborating with national industry and academic partners to develop a digital tool to help organizations develop policies and practices that increase diversity and inclusion strategies. The Diversity Assessment…
Read MoreGet to know Dr. Lesley Esford, VentureLabs’ new executive director
As VentureLabs continues to support science and technology companies to scale up, our new executive director Dr. Lesley Esford will bring her visionary leadership and proven record of program design…
Read MoreVentureLabs alumni, Ionomr to develop low-cost electrolyzers with TTP
Vancouver-based cleantech company, Ionomr Innovations is partnering across the ocean with Cambridge-based TTP to develop new green hydrogen electrolyzers for mass production. The combination of Ionomr’s advanced ion exchange technology…
Read MoreVentureLabs company, Curatio wins World Economic Forum’s Youth Mental Health Challenge
Kelowna-based health tech company, Curatio and their partner OPTT were amongst 14 winners chosen to create innovative solutions in the World Economic Forum’s Youth Mental Health Challenge. The challenge aims…
Read MoreSFU remains Canada’s top university for innovation, rises to first for entrepreneurial spirit in global ranking
Simon Fraser University has ranked once more as Canada’s number one university for innovation and has moved up to number one in the world for entrepreneurial spirit, according to the…
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