SFU Innovates
SFU Innovates supports the university's vision as Canada’s engaged university by building on the our dynamic culture and strengthening our position as Canada’s academic leader in innovation.
Four pillars
Entrepreneurship
Developing a mindset that applies creativity, adaptability and collaboration to solve problems that matter.
Charles Chang Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Beedie School of Business Invention to Innovation Graduate Program
Social innovation
Developing emerging leaders and solutions for a sustainable, just and healthy community.
Incubation and acceleration
Transforming ideas made in the classroom, lab and community into ventures that scale.
Coast Capital Savings Venture Connection
Industry and community research partnerships
Bridging the gap to create innovations that benefit society.
SFU Innovates Leaders
SFU Innovates is supported by industry, academic and community leaders who are passionate about enabling the next generation of changemakers and entrepreneurs.
Joy Johnson
Vice-President Research and International | Simon Fraser University
Sarah Lubik
Director of Entrepreneurship | Simon Fraser University
Shawn Smith
Director of Social Innovation, Co-Director of RADIUS | Simon Fraser University
Virginia Balcom
Executive Director, SFU VentureLabs | Simon Fraser University