Innovation · Canada
May 12, 2026
British Columbia creates a $20 million strategic investment fund with Simon Fraser University to commercialize university research.
The fund will support Simon Fraser University-related companies and research spinouts in bringing their innovations to market. This initiative responds to challenges faced by earlier university spinouts, including photonics companies that struggled to secure adequate funding. The partnership demonstrates how provinces are working with universities to turn research into successful businesses that can compete globally.
Company Profile
Simon Fraser University
Sector: Innovation
Market: Canada
Source: Victoria Times Colonist