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.
UCeed Momentum Update
Read about how UCeed continues to bridge innovation and commercialization along with the impact that portfolio companies have made in the past year.
UCeed in the ucalgary innovation ecosystem
UCeed news
Alumni startup Syzl wins PITCH 2023 competition at Collision tech conference
UCalgary presence strong at global tech event in Toronto
Alum-founded company changes the game for hydrogen storage
UCeed Energy Fund gives transformative startup a leg up
UCalgary looks to future of energy with impactful solutions, training opportunities
Join UCalgary June 13-15 at 2023 Global Energy Show
Class of 2023: New grads land jobs and discover their passions thanks to UCalgary’s student-run investment fund
How the UCeed Haskayne Student Fund supports students for post-grad life
UCeed-supported local business innovates for inclusivity
UCalgary celebrates purpose-driven leaders during Canadian Innovation Week May 15 – 19
Celebrate Canadian Innovation Week 2023 with UCalgary
Week May 15-19 recognizes and honours transformative innovators making a positive impact in our communities