Innovate Calgary helps entrepreneurs succeed by offering access to funding, labs, equipment, workshops, expert advisors, and regulatory affairs support. We have hubs dedicated to Life Sciences, Social Impact, and Energy Transition with more to come.
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Stages Supported
Services Offered
Programs
Concept to Capital Programs
incubatorPrograms designed to help evaluate if an idea could be a viable startup, could be licensed to a company, or could be supported by University of Calgary faculty
Aerospace Innovation Hub
acceleratorIndustry-specific hub providing specialized facilities, equipment, expertise, and startup support services
Life Sciences Innovation Hub
acceleratorIndustry-specific hub providing specialized facilities, equipment, expertise, and startup support services
Social Innovation Hub
acceleratorIndustry-specific hub providing specialized facilities, equipment, expertise, and startup support services
Technology Commercialization/Licensing
otherTech transfer services to help protect intellectual property and make technology available for commercial purchase
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Company Revenue Stages
Innovate Calgary is housed within the University of Calgary and is part of the UCeed portfolio. The organization offers an Energy Fund supported by both philanthropy and business investment. They provide zero-commitment introductory meetings and emphasize guiding innovation 'from concept to capital.'
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BAI Type
Finesse
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).
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Entity Type
For-Profit
Operating Regions
Prairies (AB, MB, SK)
Leadership
Peter Santosham
Executive Director, UCeed, Innovate Calgary
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University of Calgary