UBC technology that improves the accessibility of safe drinking water is now a thriving startup, thanks to an experienced executive taking a chance on a new venture and the multi-faceted support UBC offers entrepreneurial faculty, students, staff and alumni.

The venture now known as Acuva—a portable water purification system that uses UV-LED technology to disinfect water.

Innovative clean teach firm, Acuva Technologies, is one of a few companies selected to be part of a “tech venture accelerator” program focused on harnessing academic research to make large scale impact.

VANCOUVER, BC – (Marketwired – April 11, 2016) – Acuva announced that they have closed its first Seed Round, oversubscribed at $850,000, with participation from Vancouver-based angel investors, the entrepreneurship@UBC (“e@UBC”) Seed Fund and BDC Capital.

John Rose was so impressed by the benefits of the Acuva Arrow Essential in delivering safe & convenient water while onboard his boat, he decided to invest in the company.