SFU VentureLabs 2021 Recap
We are extremely excited to jump into the new year with many opportunities and accomplishments ahead. But first, let’s take a moment to look back and reflect on the highlights…
VentureLabs alumni, Ionomr Innovations closes $15M funding round
VentureLabs alumni, Ionomr Innovations raised USD 15 million in a Series A funding round. The investors included, Shell Ventures, Finindus, Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV), NGIF Cleantech Ventures, and Pallasite Ventures. The…
Better sleep habits is your best bet for self-improvement in the new year
If your resolution for the new year is to sleep better, then Vancouver-based venture CogSci Apps can help. Luc Beaudoin, a cognitive scientist at Simon Fraser University and co-founder of…
Books every entrepreneur should read
Starting a company might feel like walking in the dark with no clear set of guidelines. One of the best ways to find the right path for you is to…
How DaoAI is innovating the manufacturing industry
DaoAI is a Vancouver-based company carving its own path to become an industry leader in innovative solutions for the manufacturing industry. SFU VentureLabs spoke with Xiaochuan Chen, chief technology officer…
The Vancouver company that is changing the way we hire!
Things that have remained the same over decades are now beginning to change, due to online technology. One of these processes is hiring and recruitment. SFU VentureLabs’ client company, AMBImi…
Made-in-Vancouver apps that help you work and sleep better
It is easy to be productive for short periods of time, the challenge is staying motivated so that your productivity level doesn’t go down the drain. We spoke with Luc…
Tim Hortons kicks off Waste Reduction Week with SFU VentureLabs company, Intuitive AI
Tim Hortons announced the celebration of Waste Reduction Week with three initiatives that commit to sustainability. SFU VentureLabs company, Intuitive AI is piloting their recycling technology at 12 Tim Hortons…
Helping agri-food entrepreneurs innovate and grow
Guelph ON/Vancouver BC, 27 September 2021 – Bioenterprise, Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine, and VentureLabs at Simon Fraser University (SFU), have agreed to join forces to help new agri-food companies…
SFU VentureLabs help students become future-ready in pilot entrepreneurial placement program
Experience Ventures, powered by the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking at the University of Calgary, is a bridge between today’s needs and tomorrow’s challenges. Motivated students want to break into…