Creative Destruction Lab West (CDL-Vancouver) is a science-based accelerator at the University of British Columbia connecting deep tech founders with global mentors and investors. CDL's unique objective-based program helps founders build massively scalable companies rooted in scientific research.
CDL-West focuses on quantum computing, AI, health, climate, and other deep tech domains, leveraging UBC's world-class research capabilities. The program provides no-equity mentorship from leading scientists, entrepreneurs, and investors who help founders set and achieve ambitious milestones.
As part of the global CDL network spanning multiple universities, CDL-West gives Vancouver founders access to an international community of deep tech mentors and investors while remaining grounded in BC's research ecosystem.
Vancouver, BC (UBC)
"Science-based acceleration at UBC — connecting deep tech founders with global mentors and investors for massively scalable companies."
Apply to the Apex Startup Discovery Program
Aligned with Creative Destruction Lab West's investment focus. Precondition: You must be an Apex Participant to submit. Registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. This project is part of Apex Master Expos.
Apex Ecosystem with Golden Ads
"Who I Am · What I Want"
Complimentary for Apex Participants. Become an Apex Participant at myapex.me — registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. Part of Apex Master Expos.
Apex is a living ecosystem — one of its kind. A decentralized, member-owned global business platform across 80+ countries where preferred venture partners such as Creative Destruction Lab West can explore early-stage innovation quietly and selectively, while founders showcase on their MySite and gain clarity on what long-term investors truly seek. No middleman. By members, for members.