Scotiabank
2022 - 2023 Impact Report
You make it happen
Entrepreneurialism is vital. It drives innovation, grows the economy, uncovers solutions to challenges large and small, and inspires the next generation. It’s at the heart of the University of Calgary, making us Canada’s entrepreneurial university — and we couldn’t have gotten here without our philanthropic community.
Philanthropy has enabled UCalgary to take the top spot as the No. 1 startup creator in Canada, three years running now, and helped us turn heads as the country’s youngest top research institution — earning us the largest federal grant ever awarded to an Alberta university to fund a revolutionary child-health research initiative. Our donors empower us as innovation leaders, setting the stage to turn our city and province into world leaders in areas like quantum computing, energy transition and brain science.
You’ve inspired us to aim higher, go further and challenge the status quo. And you’ve helped shape our campus into a more accessible and equitable place where students, scholars and researchers can reach their full potential and take our community even further.
Your investment boosts our university as a whole, so we celebrate these advancements and milestones with you. Thank you for your generous support!
Philanthropy has helped make UCalgary home to firsts and bests-in-class, including North America’s No. 1 sport-science school, Alberta’s first philanthropy-supported venture investment fund, a global leader in child-health research and a top-tier hub for quantum science. It all starts at UCalgary — and it starts with you.
Dr. Ed McCauley, PhD
President and Vice-Chancellor
Your investment in UCalgary makes an impact in our community
Rehabilitation and Fitness Program
The University of Calgary’s Rehabilitation and Fitness Program continues to uphold the vision of the Active Living department by enriching our community and providing exceptional experiences through our facilities, programs and services, fostering lifelong active living for all. The program is currently running at capacity with 303 registrations, the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE.
PEACH DACQUIRI
Scotiabank’s support during the early stages of Development of Viable Large-scale Marine Carbon Dioxide Reduction (CDR) and Practical Electrochemical Air Capture (PEACH), has been instrumental in the success of these two projects. The amalgamation of both initiatives is now collectively known as PEACH DACQUIRI. READ MORE.
Empowering students to Start something
At UCalgary, we cultivate entrepreneurial thinkers, innovators and community builders. Our students aren't just faced with challenges; they're presented with opportunities to start something remarkable. They leverage their education and experiences to create transformative solutions, sparking change within our communities and beyond. Your support through scholarships and bursaries is more than financial aid; it's an investment in their journey of discovery and innovation. READ MORE.