Institutional Infrastructure for Innovation
Your partner in advanced research and development
About the Institutional Infrastructure for Innovation
The Institutional Infrastructure for Innovation (III) at the University of Calgary is a world-class research and development hub that transforms ideas into impactful solutions. Originally established through UCalgary’s first Canada Excellence Research Chair program, the III has since evolved into a campus-wide resource, supporting researchers, startups, industry partners, and external organizations.
The III provides a critical combination of space, instrumentation, and expertise to accelerate innovation in energy, environmental, and materials science. This infrastructure is available to UCalgary faculty, staff, and students, as well as to startups and external clients who need space and guidance to move their research forward.UCalgary's Institutional Infrastructure for Innovation (III) is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to curiosity, exploration driven research, and problem-solving. Our highly experienced team of engineers and scientists, in combination with research-grade laboratory and bench-scale core evaluation equipment, have produced a significant body of high-impact knowledge and results. This includes numerous patents, start-up companies, and publications in the fields of energy research, carbon reduction, pipeline protection, and enhanced oil recovery from unconventional reserves.
Removing Barriers to Innovation
Whether you're a university researcher with a startup idea or an early-stage company officer, you need space, instrumentation, and mentorship to demonstrate and de-risk your technology. The III provides all three, saving you your most precious resources: time and money.
Instead of searching for space and raising funds for equipment, your team can focus on advancing its technology. By collaborating with III mentors, who have extensive experience in both research and entrepreneurship, you can be confident that you're addressing the most relevant questions for de-risking your technology.
Our Collaborative Services
Our Areas of Expertise
Our expertise provides in-depth analysis and experimental capabilities across several critical sectors.
- Oil and Gas: We offer analytical and experimental services to support exploration, production, and enhanced oil recovery.
- Environmental Analysis: We provide specialized testing for soil and water contamination, aiding in environmental assessment and remediation.
- Materials Analysis: Our services include in-depth characterization of materials, with a focus on chemical composition and physical properties.
- Industrial Hygiene: We offer analytical services for assessing air quality and identifying hazardous materials to ensure workplace safety.
- Special Projects: Our team is available to collaborate on unique research challenges, offering expertise in experimental design and method development.
Our Equipment
- Agilent 8900 ICPQQQ with SPS4 Autosampler
- Shimadzu TOC-V (Total Organic Carbon and Nitrogen Analyzer)
- Shimadzu 8040 HPLCMSMS with UV-VIS Detector
- Shimadzu QP2010 GCMS
- Shimadzu GC2010 High-Temperature Simulated Distillation (SIMDIST)
- SRI GC for Fixed Gases and Light Hydrocarbons
- Dataphysics OCA15EC Optical Contact Angle & Contour Analysis
- KRUSS SDT- Spinning Drop Tensiometer – Thermostated
- Dataphysics DCAT 9T - Thermostated Wilhelmy Plate
- Surface Area Analyzer Gemini VII 2390 Micromeritics
- Premium Performing TGA Thermogravimetric Analysis
- Multi-Phase Core Flooding Apparatus
- High-Temperature Steam/Foam Core-flooding Apparatus
- Agilent Cary 630 Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectrometer
- NanoPlus HD Dynamic Light Scattering and Zeta Potential
- Parr Reactor Vessel with Parr4848 Reactor Controller
- XPlore Micro Compounder
- Carver Bench Top Laboratory Hydraulic Press
- Fann High Pressure High Temperature Fluid Loss Filter Press 387 Series
- Leica Confocal Microscope with Anton Paar Rheometer
- Laser Engraver Speedy 100
- 3D Printer
UV/Vis Spectrometer - Density Meter
- Viscometer
- pH Meter
- Conductivity Meter
- Turbidity Meter
- Magnetic Susceptibility System
- Vibrating-Sample Magnetometer (VSM)
Partner with Us
By removing barriers such as infrastructure costs, technical expertise gaps, and equipment downtime, III empowers innovators to focus on what matters most: advancing research, accelerating discovery, and bringing solutions to society.
To learn more about how we can help you turn your ideas into impactful outcomes, please contact us directly.
Shokoufeh Manouchehr, CERC Lab Supervisor
shokoufeh.manouchehr@ucalgary.ca
Brian Baillie, Analytical Instruments Technician
brian.baillie@ucalgary.ca
Shuliang Li, Multi-Phase Core Flood Technician
shuliang.li@ucalgary.ca
Phone number: 403.220.8081
Lab Location:
Energy Environment and Experiential Learning Building, Rooms 513 and 519 (view on Google Maps)
2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4