Discovery Parks

Discovery Parks is a Vancouver-based organization dedicated to providing specialized infrastructure and support for the technology and life sciences sectors in British Columbia. Established by the Discovery Foundation in 1979, the company has developed and managed several key research parks that offer essential laboratory and office space to emerging biotechnology firms. Beyond real estate, Discovery Parks has historically functioned as an incubator and venture investor, providing seed capital and mentorship to academic spin-offs. It is considered a foundational pillar of the Vancouver biotechnology ecosystem, having facilitated the growth of numerous successful ventures such as Xenon Pharmaceuticals and Arbutus Biopharma.