Meet the 16 startups featured at entrepreneurship@UBC’s Investor Showcase

From agtech to robotics, geothermal energy to medical device technology, a suite of startups from the entrepreneurship@UBC (e@UBC) ecosystem pitched their businesses to a packed house of investors at UBC Robson Square. The startup incubator and accelerator for UBC students, faculty, and alumni celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, having supported 700 ventures, generated over $737 million in revenue, and created more than 1,700 full-time jobs throughout its lifetime.

“There's no denying that today's fundraising environment is tough,” said Michelle Sklar, entrepreneur in residence and head of venture growth strategy at e@UBC. “Valuations are depressed, [and] many investors are retracting and looking to provide cover for their existing portfolio. But we've seen these cycles before, and we will ride them out and we will be stronger.”

Ventures went through a rigorous application process, including a framework of the “four Ts” developed by e@UBC: team, tech, traction, and treasury, as well as impact. The selected 16 early-stage startups are ready to raise capital, including seed and series A fundraising rounds.

Meet the selected e@UBC ventures

Arca captures atmospheric CO2 and transforms it into rock.

• Go deeper: VTJ on Bethany Ladd, co-founder and head of operations at Arca

Bioform Technologies produces 100% natural alternatives to plastic without the green premium.

• Go deeper: Miranda Alldritt joins Bioform as chief business officer

Bryosphere Biotechnologies provides sustainable, rare, specialty plant-derived ingredients using moss biotechnology.

CargoSprout automates mid-mile logistics services, from container ports to retailers and distribution hubs.

Difinity Solutions is developing the world's first interchangeable and modular autoinjector for emergency medications.

eBuilding provides homebuilders access to affordable technology and suppliers to achieve substantial savings.

Leafi has created smart sunlight control to save time, money, and energy.

GeoGen Technologies combines hydro and geothermal to produce renewable electricity 24/7.

Mesintel decodes fibroblast biology to create superior therapeutics.

Mitra Biotechnologies builds rapid point-of-care diagnostics to detect and predict heart attacks.

NanoTech Innovation applies nanoscience to provide eco-friendly, cost effective corrosion solutions.

OnDeck Fisheries AI automates fisheries monitoring with artificial intelligence to reduce labour costs and ensure sustainable fisheries.

• Go deeper: Alexander Dungate is changing the way we fish

Sarcomere Dynamics has developed an agnostic robotic hand to replicate human functionality.

• Go deeper: Sarcomere Dynamics’ robotics hands are within touching distance

SnapCyte Solutions Technologies democratizes research with a fast and accessible cell growth app.

UVX helps businesses reduce infection risk and cleaning cost, starting with senior homes.

• Go deeper: UVX wins $165K to further quest for air purification

Verdi is climate-proofing crops by personalizing nutrition for every plant.

• Go deeper: Arthur Chen is climate-proofing agriculture