UCeed
Early-stage investment funds, backed by philanthropic support, accelerating early-stage startup companies to advance problem-solving research, create jobs and fuel the economy.
What is UCeed?
UCeed funds, trains, mentors, and supports startup companies during the critical transitional stage between innovation demonstration and commercialization. As the largest philanthropically driven, university-based investment fund of its kind in Canada, UCeed takes UCalgary and community-based research out of the lab and into the community where it will have the biggest impact.
The innovation and technology supported by UCeed provides strategic outcomes that will drive knowledge economy growth, attract investment, accelerate diversification, and enhance economic, social and environmental outcomes.
UCeed Funds
Focused on strategic priority areas for UCalgary, our city, and province, UCeed has launched a series of funds poised to make immediate impact, diversify the economy, and create new industries, opportunities and jobs.
Qualifying ventures can receive investment ranging from $50,000 to $300,000 depending on the ventures stage of development.
2025 UCeed Momentum Report
Read how UCeed continues to bridge innovation and commercialization along with the impact that portfolio companies have made in the past year.
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UCeed news
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Celebrate 60 years of UCalgary
UCalgary is turning 60 and you are invited to the party! Join us on-campus on Saturday, Apr. 11 for Community Day and enjoy free events, food, music, games and prizes. Everyone is welcome; experience some nostalgia with trivia at the Den, take a walk down memory lane with a campus tour and so much more.