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Innovation Centre (UVic)
Your launchpad for entrepreneurial success
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Overview
The University of Victoria is a globally engaged university known for its transformative impact on people, places, and the planet. With a focus on hands-on learning and innovation, UVic is consistently ranked as one of Canada's top comprehensive universities.
Type
University-backed (the university is the formal entity)
Founded
1963
Affiliation
University of Victoria
Classification
Industries
General/industry agnostic
Stages supported
IdeaDiscoveryValidationEfficiencyScale
Services offered
- Access to free or discounted licenses for products or devkits
- Access to specialized equipment, lab facilities, and/or services
- Discounted and/or free professional services (legal, accounting, bookkeeping, etc.)
- Financing opportunities and connections with investor groups
- Free educational events or programming (ie. lunch and learns)
- Intellectual property education and assistance (Includes: patent, trademark and copyright evaluation, intellectual property strategy, protection and licensing)
- Mentorship and access to advisors
- Networking opportunities and community events
- Office space, co-working environment
- Practical prototype/MVP development assistance
- Regulatory assistance
- Trade and export support (Includes: Business development missions, internationalization, and any other activities linked to international market development)
BAI Positioning
Foundations & Ecosystem-Buildinghigh confidence
Build the entrepreneurial foundations and an innovation platform for ventures and founders to build from
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).
DisclosureBAI type is CAIN’s inferred classification based on available data. It has not been confirmed by the member unless otherwise indicated.
Learn more about the four BAI types →Programs
Free programs
Free programs to grow your venture
Mentorship
Mentorship support for entrepreneurs
PitchIt
Pitch your idea in a competition
PlanIt
Pitch your idea in a competition
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