Innovation Centre (UVic)
AcceleratorVictoria · Pre-Seed–Growth · 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
UVic Innovation Centre is a university-based business incubator supporting student entrepreneurs from all faculties. It provides free programs, mentorship, pitch competitions (PitchIt and PlanIt), and awards to help people develop and launch ventures. Since 2016 it has supported over 500 students and the creation of roughly 70 startups, positioning itself as a community that connects aspiring founders with knowledge, networking, and funding resources.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's websiteFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Innovation Centre (UVic) invest at?
- Innovation Centre (UVic) invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Innovation Centre (UVic) focus on?
- Innovation Centre (UVic) focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Innovation Centre (UVic) located?
- Innovation Centre (UVic) is headquartered in Victoria, CA.
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