President & CEO
John Wilson is responsible for managing Innovate Calgary’s technology transfer and commercialization activities, and to work...
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Shannon Stahl directly supports Innovate Calgary's CEO, management team, stakeholders ...
Learn MoreExecutive Director, New Ventures
As the Executive Director, New Ventures, Adam is responsible for helping startups achieve scale.
Learn MoreExecutive Director, Seed Funds
As the Executive Director, Seed Funds, Peter's role is to manage and develop seed funds...
Learn MoreDirector, Economic Development, Life Sciences Innovation Hub
As the Director, Economic Development, Life Sciences Innovation Hub, William is responsible for leading, establishing, and evolving...
Learn MoreDirector, Industry Liaison Office (ILO)
Jessie Kubes oversees the commercialization activities and industry partnerships for the University of Calgary. Expertise and background...
Learn MoreAssociate Director, Head of Marketing & Communications
Tara Barnas leads Innovate Calgary's corporate marketing and communication activities. With over 15 years of diverse experience...
Learn MoreAssociate Director, Head of Finance
Sherry Wei is responsible for managing the financing and accounting functions for Innovate Calgary and its company formation portfolio of...
Learn MoreAssociate Director, Technology Transfer Office
As the Associate Director of the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) for Innovate Calgary, Tony oversees the TTO operations leading a multidisciplinary team of professionals...
Learn MoreAssociate Director, Life and Medical Sciences, Technology Transfer
As the Associate Director for the Life and Medical Sciences portfolio within Innovate Calgary, Maris is responsible for the technology transfer operations...
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Krista Nguyen acts as a key support to the Office Operations in managing the day-to-day activities within the Innovate Calgary office. Krista also...
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Bradley helps advance the organization through business initiatives, IT related projects, and...
Learn MoreAssociate Director, Head of Operations, Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
Shannon Stahl directly supports Innovate Calgary's CEO, management team, stakeholders ...
Learn MoreAssociate Director, Corporate Counsel
Andrei Edwards works with Innovate Calgary’s senior management and business departments on a wide range of legal, operational...
Learn MoreAssociate Director, Head of Marketing & Communications
Tara Barnas leads Innovate Calgary's corporate marketing and communication activities. With over 15 years of diverse experience...
Learn MoreAssociate Director, Head of Finance
Sherry Wei is responsible for managing the financing and accounting functions for Innovate Calgary and its company formation portfolio of...
Learn MoreSenior Administrator, Finance
Jenny Zhang supports the accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, for Innovate Calgary and its portfolio companies...
Learn MoreAssociate Manager, Intellectual Property Management
Venessa Manaloto is responsible for providing support for Innovate Calgary’s contract and intellectual...
Learn MoreBusiness and Data Analyst
Bradley helps advance the organization through business initiatives, IT related projects, and...
Learn MoreSenior Administrator, IMPACT program & Life Sciences Innovation Hub
Kelly Markevich provides senior level administrative support for the IMPACT program and the Life Sciences Innovation Hub
Learn MoreAssociate Administrator, Operations
Krista Nguyen acts as a key support to the Office Operations in managing the day-to-day activities within the Innovate Calgary office. Krista also...
Learn MoreAdministrative Assistant, Legal
As the Administrative Assistant for the Legal department, Tushar Rishi serves as a key support resource for the Associate Manager as well as...
Learn MoreAccounting Administrator, Finance & Admin
As the Accounting Administrator for the Finance & Admin Unit, Esther serves as a key support resource for the financial department...
Learn MoreAssociate Director, Life and Medical Sciences, Technology Transfer
As the Associate Director for the Life and Medical Sciences portfolio within Innovate Calgary, Maris is responsible for the technology transfer operations...
Learn MoreInnovation Manager, Medical & Life Sciences
Morgan Guo works with University of Calgary researchers to manage intellectual property and commercialization of new...
Learn MoreInnovation Manager, Medical & Life Sciences
As an Innovation Manager for Medical & Life Sciences, Megha works with University of Calgary researchers to manage intellectual property...
Learn MoreAssociate Innovation Manager, Clinical & Social Innovation
As an Associate Innovation Manager, Himani Himani provides strategic guidance to University of Calgary researchers to...
Learn MoreAssociate Director, Technology Transfer Office
As the Associate Director of the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) for Innovate Calgary, Tony oversees the TTO operations leading a multidisciplinary team of professionals...
Learn MoreSenior Innovation Manager, Science & Engineering
Rishi Batra is responsible for managing a portfolio of new technologies and discoveries in the fields of oil and gas...
Learn MoreSenior Innovation Manager, Science & Engineering, CFREF Commercialization Advisor
Jelena is responsible for performing detailed assessments for patentability, technical...
Learn MoreAssociate Director, Clinical & Social Innovation
As the Associate Director for Social and Clinical Innovation, Jordana leads Innovate Calgary’s social innovation portfolio...
Learn MoreSenior Innovation Manager, Clinical and Social Innovation
As the Senior Innovation Manager, Clinical and Social Innovation , Phil works closely with UCalgary students and faculty to provide strategic guidance and support...
Learn MoreExecutive Director, New Ventures
As the Executive Director, New Ventures, Adam is responsible for helping startups achieve scale.
Learn MoreSenior Innovation Manager, Science & Engineering, CFREF Commercialization Advisor
Pej Ghanipour works with independent and University of Calgary researchers to manage...
Learn MoreSenior Innovation Manager, New Ventures
As the Senior Innovation Manager for New Ventures, Jane helps advance life sciences startup Fellows through their respective development phases by...
Learn MoreVenture Manager
Chelsea is responsible for managing a portfolio of life science startup companies, providing market, technology and in...
Learn MoreJunior Analyst, New Ventures
As the Junior Analyst, New Ventures, Liam is passionate about deep technology startups and is committed to helping them advance into established companies.
Learn MoreExecutive Director, Seed Funds
As the Executive Director, Seed Funds, Peter's role is to manage and develop seed funds...
Learn MoreSenior Business Analyst, Seed Fund
As the Senior Financial Analyst, Gregory manages Innovate Calgary's portfolio of...
Learn MoreSenior Portfolio Manager, Seed Funds
As the Senior Portfolio Manager, Seed Funds, Travis is responsible for the execution and management of Innovate Calgary’s equity investments...
Learn MoreJunior Analyst, Seed Funds
As the Junior Analyst, Seed Funds, Mo works closely with UCalgary-based startup clients...
Learn MoreDirector, Economic Development, Life Sciences Innovation Hub
As the Director, Economic Development, Life Sciences Innovation Hub, William is responsible for leading, establishing, and evolving...
Learn MoreAssociate Director, Business Development
Nima oversees the incubator space for the LSI Hub. He is the main point of contact for companies looking to access the shared labs and equipment available at the LSI Hub.
Learn MoreManager, Facilities and Leasing
Silvana is responsible for the provision of client facing services at the LSI Hub. In a...
Learn MoreCoordinator, Facilities and Building Services
As the Coordinator, Facilities & Building services for the Life Sciences Innovation Hub, Kimberley is responsible for the provision of client facing services.
Learn MoreSenior Lab Manager, Molecular Biology
Alla is responsible for managing the operations of the shared lab space while acting as the safety and compliance officer for ...
Learn MoreLab Manager, Engineering Workshop
Anthony is responsible for the operation and oversight of the prototype development and testing workshop at the Life Sciences...
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Carlos will assist the Lab Manager in overseeing the operations of the shared lab space. In his role, he will support companies...
Learn MoreCommunity Engagement Coordinator, Life Sciences Innovation Hub
As the Community Engagement Coordinator for the Life Sciences Innovation Hub, Chantal coordinates events and communications to...
Learn MoreDirector, Industry Liaison Office (ILO)
Jessie Kubes oversees the commercialization activities and industry partnerships for the University of Calgary. Expertise and background...
Learn MoreSenior Innovation Manager, Science & Engineering, CFREF Commercialization Advisor
Puneet Mannan is a member of the Energy Technology Accelerator team that manages the...
Learn MoreEquipment & Research Concierge
As the Equipment & Research Concierge, Paul is responsible for assisting tenant research initiatives at....
Learn MoreIndustry Liaison/Mitacs Specialist - Specializing in Life Sciences and Social Innovation
As an Industry Liaison and Mitacs Specialist, Sarah Topps supports the work of the Industry Liaison Office (ILO) through building research partnerships between academia and industry...
Learn MoreBusiness Development Specialist, Calgary
As an Industry Liasion and Mitacs Specialist, Annie supports the Industry Liasion Office by developing industry partnerships including Mitacs internships for the University of Calgary.
Learn MoreDirector, IMPACT
As the Director of the IMPACT program, Derek oversees the development, strategic planning, and governance for this program...
Learn MoreVenture Navigator, IMPACT
As a Venture Navigator within the IMPACT program, Karen guides startup companies through the several processes required to start, execute, and complete a clinical trial ...
Learn MoreSenior Manager, Business Development and Strategic Planning
As the Senior Manager, Business Development and Strategic Planning, Michelle is responsible for program's day-to-day business operations...
Learn MoreVenture Navigator, IMPACT
As the Venture Navigator within the IMPACT program, Caitlin guides startup companies through...
Learn MoreFounder and CEO, Elsius Biomedical. Calgary, Alberta
Areas of Expertise: Startups, Strategy, Financing, Medical Devices, Business Development
Learn MoreCo-founder, CEO, CommonGood Linens
Areas of Expertise: Social Enterprise (Poverty, Homelessness, UNSDG, Meditation, Mental Health), Marketing, Branding and Advertising, and Sales.
Learn MoreFounder & Managing Director, Novateur Ventures Inc. Vancouver, BC
Areas of Expertise: Therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, executive leadership, corporate partnerships, regulatory, board governance.
Learn MoreCo-founder & Partner, FUEL Biomedical
Areas of Expertise: Startup team development, financial modelling, sales & revenue forecasting, business planning, fund raising, investor relations and presentations, negotiating partnerships and agreements with external partners, market research, competition & threat analysis, business development, grants and funding.
Learn MorePresident, Murdin Biotechnology Inc. Toronto, ON
Areas of Expertise: Corporate partnering, strategic planning, therapeutics, vaccines, M&A, licensing, and R&D
Learn MoreCEO & Founder, Wyvern Pharmaceuticals and Kickshaw Ventures Ltd. Calgary, AB
Areas of Expertise: Immunotherapy, oncology, infectious disease, autoimmune disease, corporate partnering, strategic planning, M&A, capital raising
Learn MoreInternational Sales Manager, Alta Genetics Inc., Owner/Partner & President, Rocky Mountain Holsteins Ltd.
Areas of Expertise: Strategic planning, governance, and sales and marketing in the agricultural industry
Learn MoreEntrepreneur-in-Residence, WEtech Alliance, Windsor, ON
Areas of Expertise: Startups, Finance, Angel Investors, Med-tech, Regulatory, Board Governance
Learn MoreExpert Advisor at Innovate Calgary
Areas of Expertise: Digital health, board governance, business development, business operations, strategy.
Learn MoreOwner, Strategic Timelines Inc.
Areas of Expertise: Innovation funding procurement, marketing and sales planning.
Learn MoreDirector, Business Development Boast Capital
Areas of Expertise: Traction, Branding, Marketing and Commercialization, Customer Acquisition, Partnerships, Product Development, Strategy, Medical Devices, SaaS, eCommerce, US Market Entry
Learn MoreFounder and Chief Consultant, TENZING Strategic Consulting Inc.
Areas of Expertise: Strategic planning, Engagement & Culture, Innovation, Coaching, Process Automation/Optimization
Learn MoreAdvisor
Areas of Expertise: Corporate finance, venture capital, fundraising, board governance, corporate strategy, life sciences, AgTech
Learn MoreIndependent Business Strategist
Areas of Expertise: Strategic planning, market research, competitive benchmarking, customer journey mapping, brand strategy and pitch presentations.
Learn MoreFounder & Partner, AIoTHealth, Associate, Creative Destructive Labs -CDL Rockies...
Areas of Expertise: Venture Capital, Medicine, Impact, Matching the algorithm to the right clinical problem.
Learn MorePrincipal, Biopharm Management Inc. (BMI), provider of short and long-term management services to the biopharmaceutical industry
Areas of Expertise: Startups, Strategic, Financing, Therapeutics, Oncology, Pitch Coaching
Learn MoreCo-founder & Partner, FUEL Biomedical and Founder, Principal Engineer, Box 13 Engineering
Areas of Expertise: Mechanical design engineering, mechanical system simulations, new product development (especially biomedical devices), patent filing, technology commercialization, project planning and execution, regulatory clearance, lecturing and public speaking, and securing grant funding.
Learn MoreCo-founder & Partner, FUEL Biomedical
Areas of Expertise: Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, FDA and Health Canada Submissions, Medical Device and Drug Manufacturing Audits, Cannabis Cultivation and Processing
Learn MoreProf. Brewing Science, Olds College, COO/Owner, Burwood Distillery
Areas of Expertise: Fermentation Science, Food Science, Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverage Production
Learn MoreSenior SEO Manager, Docebo
Areas of Expertise: SEO, CRO, Acquisition, Product-Led Growth.
Learn MoreDirector, Business Development, Harmonic Medical Inc.
Areas of Expertise: Startups, Strategic Planning, Operations, Business Development, Fundraising, Medical Devices, Medical Imaging
Learn MoreManaging Partner at VL Energy Ltd.
Areas of Expertise: Regulatory Compliance, Government Relationship, board governance, capital raising, business development.
Learn MoreQuality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Consultant
Areas of Expertise: Design & Development, Production, Clinical Studies, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Marketing & Commercialization, Post-market Remediation
Learn MoreCo-founder and CTO, Cherry Health
Areas of Expertise: Go-to-Market, Product Design, Technology Compliance, Strategy
Learn MorePresident, Tredea Capital Corp
Areas of Expertise: Business consulting with expertise in financial reporting, tax, accounting, and corporate governance.
Learn MoreDirector of Innovation, Bioenterprise Corporation
Areas of Expertise: Ag-tech, Corporate Finance, Venture Capital, Fundraising, Board Governance, Corporate Strategy
Learn MoreManaging Director, 88 Street Capital Inc.
Areas of Expertise: Start-up financing, strategic planning, financial modelling, private equity
Learn MoreDirector of Corporate Communications, Genome Alberta. Calgary, Alberta
Areas of Expertise: Marketing, communications, public relations, branding, media relations, social media
Learn MorePresident, Sectra Canada Inc., Founder, Principal Consultant, Enterprise Imaging
Areas of Expertise: Medical Imaging, Radiology, Digital Pathology, Product Development, Software Sales, Corporate Partnerships, Regulatory, AI integrations
Learn MoreManaging Director, Fenwick & Associates, VP Strategy, Green Shield Canada
Areas of Expertise: Startups, Business Strategy and Execution, Pivots, Revenue Model, Public Policy, Health Reform and Economics
Learn MoreFounder and Chief Strategist, Ventrek
Areas of Expertise: Corporate Strategy, Business Planning, Coaching, Mentoring, Executive Development
Learn MoreCEO, Centre for the Commercialization of Antibodies and Biologics (CCAB)
Areas of Expertise: Corporate leadership, Fundraising, Board Governance, Strategic Planning, Therapeutics, Diagnostics, Regulatory, Clinical, Business Development
Learn MoreCommunications Consultant, Instructor & Facilitator
Areas of Expertise: Corporate communications, strategies and tactics.
Learn MoreCEO, WWiKY BioSciences Inc
Areas of Expertise: Health/medical/wellness (pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, health IT, med devices, diagnostics), Business Development, Business Strategy, Pitch Coaching.
Learn MoreOwner of IPEAS Intellectual Property Law & Consulting
Areas of Expertise: IP education and IP strategy assistance; Patentability, infringement, validity, and freedom-to-operate assessments; Branding assistance and advice; Patent application preparation; IP Licensing
Learn MoreExecutive-In-Residence, Emerging Technology & Startup practice at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
Areas of Expertise: Medical technologies, devices, and healthcare systems
Learn MoreFounder, Santellect
Areas of Expertise: Digital Health, Canadian Healthcare Systems and Sectors Strategy, Leadership, Board Governance.
Learn MoreContract grant writer, editor.
Areas of Expertise: Writing and editing a wide range of documentation, most recently specializing in grant applications for non-profits and corporations.
Learn MoreMedical Device Development Consultant
Areas of Expertise: Urology, Commercialization of Surgical Products, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery
Learn MoreGreenSTEM Fellow (First Cohort), Co-founder, President/CEO & Director, See02 Energy
See02 Energy aims to develop a symmetrical solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) technology...
Learn MoreGreenSTEM Fellow (First Cohort), Founder, ZoraMat Solutions Inc.
ZoraMat Solutions aims to prototype and scale Zoralite, a solid sorbent for carbon dioxide capture from large industrial emitters, natural...
Learn MoreGreenSTEM Fellow (Second Cohort), Founder, Carbon Oxytech Inc.
Carbon Oxytech Inc. is commercializing a new green technology that provides non-combustion utilization pathways for residual feedstocks...
Learn MoreGreenSTEM Fellow (First Cohort), Co-founder, CTO & Director, See02 Energy
See02 Energy aims to develop a symmetrical solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) technology that efficiently converts carbon dioxide...
Learn MoreGreenSTEM Fellow (Second Cohort), Founder, SolarSteam Inc.
SolarSteam Inc. addresses the problem of high-cost and high-emissions associated with process heat.
Learn MoreGreenSTEM Fellow (Second Cohort), Founder, WiDR Inc.
WIDR Inc. specializes in digital image sensor design for specific applications where invariant light conditions apply.
Learn MoreGreenSTEM Fellow (First Cohort), Founder, Envicore Inc.
EnviCore Inc. is developing a novel nanoparticle/biopolymer treatment for sustainable tailings treatment. The technology has applications in...
Learn MoreGreenSTEM Fellow (Second Cohort), Founder, Cnergreen
Cnergreen Corp. aims to improve oil recovery efficiency and reduce infill drilling related to well damage, while synergistically reducing C02 emissions.
Learn MoreGreenSTEM Fellow (First Cohort), Founder, Carbonova.
Carbonova, is an engineering company developing a technology to produce massive, pure carbon nanofibers (CNF) from...
Learn MoreLife Sciences Fellow (First Cohort), Founder, Wave View Imaging
Wave View Imaging is developing a novel imaging technology to monitor breast cancer treatment.
Learn MoreLife Sciences Fellow (First Cohort), Founder, NovusTX Devices
NovusTX Devices is developing transducers to improve the current ultrasound...
Learn MoreLife Sciences Fellow (First Cohort), Founder, Illucidx
Illucidx strives to positively affect clinical and patient outcomes by...
Learn MoreLife Sciences Fellow (First Cohort), Founder, Andromeda Medical Imaging
Andromeda Medical Imaging develops advanced backend neuroimaging...
Learn MoreLife Science Fellow (Second Cohort), Founder, Vibratus
Vibratus is developing hardware and software analytics for measuring human movement...
Learn MoreLife Science Fellow (Second Cohort), Founder, Zymedyne
Zymedyne aims to develop safer, more effective treatments for chronic neuropathic pain by...
Learn MoreLife Sciences Fellow (Second Cohort), Founder, Alndlit Medical Aesthetics
Alndlit Medical Aesthetics is developing software tools to improve facial plastic surgery...
Learn MoreLife Science Fellow (Second Cohort), Founder, AnthoBio
AnthoBio is a natural product company dedicated to developing plant-derived, safe, scientifically proven...
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