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SFU Innovates Venture Fund
Simon Fraser University
VC$14.1MCo-invests
Investment Thesis
Support early-stage companies founded by SFU researchers, students and alumni in sectors with significant economic potential
About SFU Innovates Venture Fund
SFU Innovates Venture Fund is a university-linked venture fund co-created by Simon Fraser University and InBC to commercialize SFU research, student, and alumni technologies into B.C.-based companies. It focuses on early-stage innovation and aims to retain talent and intellectual property in British Columbia while supporting job creation and economic growth.
Sectors
BiotechClean EnergyAdvanced Materials
Stages
pre-seedseed
Geographic focus
British ColumbiaCanada
Verified 13 May 2026 · Sources: company website, Fusion42 review
Frequently asked questions
- What does SFU Innovates Venture Fund invest in?
- SFU Innovates Venture Fund invests in Biotech, Clean Energy and Advanced Materials at the pre-seed and seed stages.
- Which geographies does SFU Innovates Venture Fund focus on?
- SFU Innovates Venture Fund focuses on British Columbia and Canada, and is headquartered in Canada.