We wish to congratulate Professor Gregory Paradis, a CERC member from UBC Department of Forest Resources Management, for receiving $300,000 award from Innovate BC’s Ignite Program.
| Through its Ignite program, Innovate BC has awarded $1.5 million across five cutting-edge B.C.-based research and development projects focused on creating solutions that equip industries to tackle priority challenges head-on. From enhancing accessibility in healthcare to promoting sustainability in mining practices, and more, these initiatives are not only driving industry competitiveness and but also creating valuable job opportunities throughout British Columbia. Clean Technologies: Flash Forest and Dr. Gregory Paradis of the University of British Columbia are scaling reforestation in B.C. and across Canada through AI-enabled site selection, drone-based and land-based seedpod deployment, and biologically optimized seedpods. By combining advanced software with novel hardware and ecological science, the project aims to increase biodiversity, improve germination rates, and plant millions of trees through precision seeding annually. The innovation directly supports wildfire recovery, habitat restoration, and climate mitigation efforts across B.C. landscapes. Flash Forest and UBC will provide data and information via workshops or conferences. Awarded: $300,000 |
For full award announcement, please visit the award announcement page.