Transforming Vertical Farming with Innovation and Accessibility: The Story of SkyAcres
What if the future of farming didn’t require vast fields, massive water consumption, or long-haul transportation? VentureLabs member company, SkyAcres is making that vision a reality, transforming underutilized spaces into…
VentureLabs Company Spraywerx Technologies Joins Pratt & Whitney Canada’s TEAME Project to Advance Gas Turbine Materials and Coating Technology Copy
Spraywerx Technologies Inc. announces that it will collaborate with Pratt & Whitney Canada on the Turbine Engine Advanced Materials for Efficiency (TEAME) project, which is supported by Canada’s Initiative for…
VentureLabs Company Intuitive AI Expands to Boston and Guelph with AI-Powered Recycling Technology
VentureLabs company Intuitive AI is expanding its presence in North America with its AI-powered recycling assistant, Oscar Sort, in both Boston Logan International Airport and the University of Guelph. These…
SFU VentureLabs Launches Program to Drive Science-Based Growth Companies’ Success
The new all-in-one program will tackle the unique challenges faced by science-based companies on their journey to commercialization. Vancouver, BC, Feb 24 2025 – SFU VentureLabs has officially launched Perago,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…