Whether you’re new to entrepreneurship, are ready to commercialize research, or are looking to fund a venture, Innovate Calgary gives you the programs, tools, and support you need to take the next right step.
Innovate Calgary is the innovation headquarters of the University of Calgary. We offer a wide range of programs, facilities, educational resources, and expert guides to help students, researchers, and startups move from ideation to commercialization and beyond.
Explore career opportunities through programs and education.
Get expert guidance and capital resources to grow your new business or venture.
Share your research and invention with the world.
Define and protect your intellectual property as you grow your business.
Together, Innovate Calgary and UCalgary are a vital part of our province’s innovation ecosystem, supporting tremendous young companies at a critical stage in their development.
If Calgary is the centre of the energy business in Canada, it’s only natural that an energy fund would be part of the UCeed portfolio. I think the blend of philanthropy and business is very appealing. Every startup is somebody’s dream…this fund allows some of those dreams to come true.
GET STARTED
Have an idea, but not sure what to do with it? Join programs designed to help you evaluate if your idea could be a viable startup, could be licensed to a company, or could be supported by the University of Calgary faculty.
ACCELERATE GROWTH
Turn your idea into a viable business. Become a member of one of our industry-specific hubs to access specialized facilities, equipment, expertise, and startup support services.
Aerospace Innovation Hub
Life Sciences Innovation Hub
Social Innovation Hub
Commercialize
The world needs your invention. Our experienced tech transfer team can help you protect your intellectual property and make your technology available for commercial purchase.
Book a zero-commitment intro meeting with a member of our team to learn how Innovate Calgary can support you in your innovation journey.
