Innovation Centre alumni
Since 2016, we have supported over 1800 students from all faculties across campus and the launch of 325+ startup companies. Many of these have become successful ventures. We've also helped hundreds of students through general advising and consultation—even if their business idea didn't become a business.
Read some alumni success stories on the UVic Innovation Blog.
Learn about how we'll work with you. Your venture could be next!
Past clients
AirSenze: micro-location based solutions leveraging Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or Smart Beacon technology that converts physical spaces into a digitally connected environment
Apricell Biotechnology: next-generation in vitro tissue organoid models
Audilent Technologies: software products capable of transforming traditional stereo audio into fully immersive binaural audio
Axolotl Biosciences: high-quality reagents for 3D printing human tissue models
AY Sensors: developing high-quality perovskite single crystals for X-ray and gamma-ray detectors
Azor Biotek: platform to design novel small molecules that target RNA/protein biological complexes
BinBreeze: natural indoor composting powder
Cargo Sprout: third-party logistics solutions and freight brokerage services
Castofly: artificial intelligence agent to turn workflows into step-by-step guides and videos
Circl: visualize invisible changes in your brain function and learn how to improve
Coastal Offroad: high-clearance bumper kits
Concrete Garden: a print magazine that focuses on sustainable urban agriculture
Cotelydon Consulting: a line of non-chemical herbicides and a novel delivery method for delivering them to their targets
Cuboh: manage your restaurant's third-party delivery apps in one place
DateSafe: a harm reduction venture that will provide personal protection from date rape drugs
Dementia Connections: inspiring stories, expert advice and the latest developments in dementia care and research
Dinify: solutions to simplify restaurant operations
DuVax: technology that can produce safe and effective vaccines against difficult bacterial pathogens where traditional technologies have failed
Early Entrepreneurs: an interactive program to teach students entrepreneurship, financial literacy and social responsibility
Focal: an artificial intelligence-powered productivity platform for financial advisors and wealth management teams
FreshWorks Studio (now EY Design Studio): transformative experiences that move people and shape markets
Giosa Technologies: innovation and development of industrial and commercial safety equipment and software
Hot Mama Health and Fitness: bootcamps for the entire family
Hydrologic Reclamation Services: a water treatment service that removes water contaminants through mechanical and chemical separation processes
Innovakine Therapeutics: a molecular tools platform designed to offer cell-based therapies and regenerative medicine for cancer, infectious disease and autoimmunity
IRIS Dynamics: precision control-loading actuator systems for aerial, marine and terrestrial vehicles, factory automation, simulation and remote control
Joni: Canada's fastest-growing period care company
Kooshoo: organic, biodegradable and responsibly created hair accessories
Lethub: AI-powered property leasing automation
LimeSpot: enables brands to offer a personalized online shopping experience
Little Egg: a sustainable way to give a gift, such as notes, videos or a contribution to an education fund
Live It Earth: online platform designed for educators and learners
Lux Bio (formerly Nyoka): a compostable and non-toxic replacement for chemical light
MarineLabs: MarineLabs harnesses the power of our continuously expanding sensor network to provide the highest-resolution data, enhancing safety, streamlining marine operations and building climate-resilient coastlines
MazumaGo: making it simple for businesses to send and receive large payments online
MeepMeep: smart disc golf accessories, available online and at retailers across the US, Canada and Nordic Europe
MOXER: RapidSight automated digital microscope
Nature Bee: sustainable home goods including handcrafted beeswax wraps, concentrated cleaning tablets and dishwasher tablets
New Hope Dementia Centres: an expert dementia care partner to caregivers caring for their loved one at home
Niricson: infrastructure condition assessment and risk management platform
nutTea Organic Energy Bar: the convenience of energy bars with the effect of caffeine-containing energy drinks
Origen Air: biophilic air purification system
Pani: holistic data measurement and predictive optimization for water treatment plants
Pathverse: build no-code apps at the click of a button
Planette: long-range weather intelligence
Quandri: provides insurance brokerages with data-driven renewal insights and automates repetitive tasks
Riipen: work-based learning platform for educators, learners and employers
Sanctuary Sneakers (now Colorway): a tool to find the best prices on high-end collectible sneakers
Sepura: a composting garbage disposal named one of TIME’s Top 100 Inventions of 2020
Scoutbees: helping international students secure rental properties while overseas
Setu Technologies: patented concrete reinforcement technology for exceptionally durable civil infrastructure
Solaires: pioneering ground-breaking perovskite technology to enable a wireless world
Tappen Apothecary: hand-crafted candles and bath salts
Topsoil: an innovative for-profit urban agriculture business that utilizes the vacant rooftop space in downtown Victoria
TravelMetrics: a travel planning tool that allows its users to assess and compare the best time to visit, tourist safety, expensiveness and current news
True Dispensers: plastic-free and touch-free soap and sanitizer dispensers
VoxCell BioInnovation: 3D bioprinting, creating vascularized human tissue models that are transforming drug development and advancing precision medicine
Voyd Social: an interactive social network platform that connects people with mutual interests
Wisertech Marine Solutions: cutting-edge, green alternatives to existing marine-oriented products, services and equipment
WITS Program: a school-based program to teach children strategies that promote kindness and reduce victimization, including bullying