SFU Innovates Venture Fund

The SFU Innovates Venture Fund invests in innovate B.C. companies based on technologies developed by SFU researchers, students and alumni. It focuses on early-stage companies, prioritizing key growth sectors in B.C. including life sciences, deep technology and clean technology.

“SFU has always been a place where ideas don’t just stay in the lab; they grow into real ventures and real impact. Having supported more than 500 ventures so far, we are excited to launch this new fund to accelerate the translation of breakthrough research into real-world impact.”

— Dugan O’Neil, Vice-President of Research and Innovation, SFU

Established
2026

Purpose
To accelerate the transition of breakthrough research into commercial ventures

Year invested
2026