Portfolio
UCeed is making investments in early-stage UCalgary and community-based startup companies to advance problem-solving research, create jobs and fuel the economy.
Innovate Calgary in partnership with the Investment Advisory Groups, make UCeed investment decisions following a robust vetting process and thorough third-party validation. UCeed uses a milestone investment model to focus investees on key technical or business models that will help them engage with the private sector.
In addition to capital, UCeed provides commercialization expertise, mentorship and networking, and education and programming to make companies investor-ready. In order to build a sustainable innovation ecosystem, UCeed re-invests any returns back into the fund of origin to create an “evergreen” funding model.
Portfolio of Investments
Haskayne Student Fund
Cohesic Solutions
Cohesic Solutions is harnessing cutting-edge data science to reduce uncertainty, improve communication and increase efficiency for healthcare provides and allow them to make more informed decisions.
Innovere
Innovere is improving the patient experience through their wireless audio-visual entertainment system that be used inside magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines.
Child Health Fund
AazeinTx
AazeinTx is taking a different, life-saving approach to the treatment of asthma through a fast-acting oral compound that bypasses traditional airway treatments, like inhalers.
Fluid Biotech
Fluid Biotech is revolutionizing the approach to vascular disease by creating the first bioabsorbable brain stent to treat aneurysms.
Nimble Science
Nimble Science is revolutionizing the detection and treatment of disease by creating a capsule that will sample the microbiome of the small intestine.
Trexo Robotics
Trexo Robotics is helping children thrive and be mobile with a wearable robotic device designed specifically for their growing bodies.
Zymedyne
Zymedyne is helping to treat sufferers of chronic pain through the discovery of non-opioid based medicines.
Health Fund
Deep Surface AI
Deep Surface AI is using high-resolution artificial intelligence models to automate and improve the morphing process in cosmetic surgery, creating better outcomes for facial cosmetic surgeons and their patients.
Fluid Biotech
Fluid Biotech is revolutionizing the approach to vascular disease by creating the first bioabsorbable brain stent to treat aneurysms.
HelpWear
HelpWear is protecting people who live with heart conditions by developing a wearable heart monitoring system that can detect a heart attack and other abnormalities and contact emergency responders.
ILLUCIDx
ILLUCIDx has developed an ultra-sensitive diagnostics tool to detect various pathogens that is quick, easy to use, and cost effective.
Nimble Science
Nimble Science is revolutionizing the detection and treatment of disease by creating a capsule that will sample the microbiome of the small intestine.
freddie
freddie, the first product from PurposeMed, is improving health access for everyone through their online platform that connects patients with healthcare physicians quickly and easy.
Qualisure Diagnostics
Qualisure Diagnostics is empowering physicians to create customized treatment plans for patients diagnosed with cancer through their diagnostic technology.
Syantra DX
Syantra DX is improving the detection of breast cancer to create better health outcomes through a blood-based detection system that provides fast, accurate results.
Tactile Orthopaedics
Tactile Orthopaedics is providing surgeons with a better way to learn, train, and achieve flawless results through the Tactile Knee, a device which replicates a tactile operating experience.
Zymedyne
Zymedyne is helping to treat sufferers of chronic pain through the discovery of non-opioid based medicines.
Social Impact Fund
Chroma Property Technologies
Chroma Property Technologies is changing the experience for both renters and landlords through their technology that helps both sides through the property-rental process.
Investment Advisors
Each UCeed fund is supported by an Investment Advisors who review and advise on Fund investments. These advisors are experienced professionals with deep sector experience, proven leadership, and knowledge and experience in early-stage investing. Advisors provide mentorship, deep-rooted community connections, and critical support through the investment decision-making process.
Our Funds
Haskayne Student Fund
Child Health Fund
Health Fund
