UBC has recently restructured and reorganized several internal support services under Innovation UBC—a consolidated group of experts and resources across both campuses that works with researchers to support and accelerate the translation of research into real-world impacts. These supports are showcased in four key areas:
- Sponsored research
- Entrepreneurship and ventures (formerly e@UBC and e@UBCO)
- Inventions and licensing
- Partnerships
As we continue to support researchers in the best manner possible here in the Okanagan, we have aligned some staff members in the Office of the Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation (OVPRI) with Innovation UBC’s structure.
Okanagan contacts for the four key Innovation UBC areas are now as follows:
- Sponsored research – Derek Gratz, Associate Director, Innovation UBC, Okanagan
- Entrepreneurship and ventures – James McCartney, Industry Project Officer, Innovation UBC, Okanagan
- Inventions and licensing – Derek Gratz, Associate Director, Innovation UBC, Okanagan
- Partnerships – Sandra Spencer, Associate Director, Partnerships, Research and Innovation
Please note, while James McCartney is the Okanagan contact for Entrepreneurship and Ventures, entrepreneurial programming is now being delivered in partnership with Innovation UBC from the Vancouver campus.
We are committed to evolving alongside the needs of our research community and look forward to supporting researchers with improved coordination, responsiveness and impact as a result of these strategically aligned changes.
Please connect with the above-named individuals with any questions related to their specific areas of expertise.