The University of British Columbia Okanagan has received $1.35M from the Government of Canada’s PacifiCan initiative to create Western Canada’s first airborne sensing lab. This space will help small- and medium-sized businesses in British Columbia develop remote sensing technologies for environmental monitoring, security, and hazard detection. The new lab will also prioritize the development of training opportunities and high-quality jobs for women and youth. “We are delighted to bring the world real innovation from the Okanagan, solving problems here at home while creating export opportunities contributing to the region’s economic growth and resilience,” said UBC Director of the Survive and Thrive Applied Research Lab Dr Keith Culver.
