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.

Bridging research to business

UCeed bridges the gap between research grants and commercialization funding and accelerates the translation of research to economical and societal benefit.

Evergreen funding model

With administrative costs covered by UCalgary, zero management fees, and all returns reinvested back into the program, UCeed’s investment model ensures your gift leaves a legacy that continues to propel technological innovation, talent development and the economy.

Mentoring young companies

UCeed provides commercialization expertise, mentorship, networking, education and programming to help startups become investor ready and attract further investment.

Haskayne Student Fund

A private equity fund managed by and for students, with oversight and coaching from Innovate Calgary and Creative Destruction Lab – Rockies.

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Child Health Fund

Canada's first early-stage fund for child and maternal health - a priority research area for UCalgary and key to creative positive health impacts for children and families.

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