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
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Overview
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.
Type
For-Profit
Founded
1989
Affiliation
University of Calgary
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.'
Classification
Industries
Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingAgricultureClean technologiesEducationFood & beverageForestryLife sciences & advanced healthMining, oil, & gasOther
Focus Areas
IdeationCommercializationIntellectual property strategy and protectionTechnology transferResearch commercialization
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Stages supported
DiscoveryValidationEfficiencyScale
Services offered
- Access to free or discounted licenses for products or devkits
- Access to specialized equipment, lab facilities, and/or services
- Discounted and/or free professional services (legal, accounting, bookkeeping, etc.)
- Financing opportunities and connections with investor groups
- Free educational events or programming (ie. lunch and learns)
- Intellectual property education and assistance (Includes: patent, trademark and copyright evaluation, intellectual property strategy, protection and licensing)
- Mentorship and access to advisors
- Networking opportunities and community events
- Office space, co-working environment
- Practical prototype/MVP development assistance
- Regulatory assistance
- Trade and export support (Includes: Business development missions, internationalization, and any other activities linked to international market development)
- Virtual office space, reception services
BAI Positioning
Finessemedium confidence
Refining and expanding venture growth and entrepreneurial competencies and create the connections across innovation ecosystem
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).
Learn more about the four BAI types →Programs
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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Leadership
Peter Santosham
Executive Director, UCeed, Innovate Calgary
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