SFU VentureLabs Receives Federal Funding to Launch New Deeptech Accelerator

Vancouver, BC, Jan 31 2025 – SFU VentureLabs is thrilled to announce it has been awarded $2.5 million in funding over three years from PacifiCan through the Business Acceleration Pilot…

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VentureLabs Alumni Moment Energy Raises $15 Million Series A Funding Round

BC-based Moment Energy raised USD $15 million in a Series A funding round co-led by Amazon Climate Pledge Fund and Voyager Ventures. This funding will advance the production of Moment…

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Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia Lead Expansion of National Innovation Hub for the Pacific Region

Vancouver, BC, Jan 15, 2025 – Simon Fraser University (SFU) and the University of British Columbia (UBC) are excited to announce they are co-leading the expansion of a nationally funded…

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VentureLabs Alumni Company Expands Operations with Cutting Edge Facility in Boston

VentureLabs alumni company Ionomr Innovations is expanding, opening a new development and manufacturing facility in Boston, Massachusetts.  This 22,000 square foot facility is expected to create 40 new jobs in…

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VentureLabs alumni company, Aspect Biosystems raises US$115 million Series B financing

Aspect Biosystems successfully raised US$115 million Series B financing to proceed with bioprinted tissue therapeutics development.  Aspect Biosystems is a biotechnology company that is developing technology to help incurable diseases…

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VentureLabs 2024 Recap

VentureLabs’ year in review is a celebration of our successes and an opportunity to reflect on our support services for the innovation community. In 2024, we brought in more intellectual…

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VentureLabs company closes a $11.5 Million Series A Funding Round

Spexi raised USD 11.5 million in a Series A funding round with lead investor Blockchange Ventures. This milestone follows their seed round in 2022 and they have since expanded to…

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From a Father’s Fear to a Global Vision: The Story of skiKrumb

Imagine skiing down a serene, snow-covered mountain, only to realize your child is missing. For Keith MacIntyre, this terrifying experience became the foundation of skiKrumb – a revolutionary product that…

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VentureLabs alumni receives $20M from the US Department of Energy

Moment Energy was awarded USD $20.3 million by the US Department of Energy (DOE) to establish the first UL1974-certified EV battery repurposing facility in the US. The Gigafactory will be…

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SFU VentureLabs Member Companies to Attend HealthTech Ignite Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2024 Vancouver, BC — SFU VentureLabs is excited to announce three member companies will attend HealthTech Ignite, an annual conference presented by Pender Ventures. This…

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