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Innovation UBC 2020 Physical Sciences Venture Idea Competition
Note: Innovation UBC has rescheduled the online edition of its venture idea competition and education sessions from September 21, 2020 to Winter Term 2. To receive more information once the competition is relaunched, join the mailing list here. UBC researchers with an idea for a start-up based on their UBC research in the physical sciences […]
Dr. Lemieux Receives Blockchain Leadership Award
Dr. Victoria Lemieux, who co-leads the ICICS research cluster Blockchain@UBC, has been awarded the Blockchain Leadership Award in the Ecosystem Category at the second Annual Blockchain Revolution Global Awards, held online on July 7, 2020. This annual event recognizes innovation, leadership and research excellence in enterprise. It focusses on blockchain applications and solutions for business, and how […]
Quantum Computing Training Program Funded
The ICICS research cluster Quantum Computing led by electrical and computer engineering professor Lukas Chrostowski has been awarded a grant of $1.65 million over 6 years under NSERC’s Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) program. The funding will enable the cluster to launch a new training program in quantum computing hardware and software. Faculty from […]
ICICS Researchers Helping to Develop Ultrasound Scanning Network for COVID-19 Diagnosis
May 27, 2020
ICICS researchers are collaborating with local partners to establish a network of portable, handheld ultrasound scanners that can soon accelerate COVID-19 diagnosis in B.C. and potentially beyond.
