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Innovation Impact

Learn how UCalgary researchers, students, postdocs, and staff are making a positive difference in our world. 

University innovation, knowledge engagement and commercialization deliver tangible impact that includes job and new venture creation, product and service sales, and new research opportunities.

It creates economic impact through social and technical advances that lead to new technologies, policies and behaviors, and healthier societies. In Canada, research universities are responsible for 83% of all contracted private-sector research.

Growing innovation at the University of Calgary aligns with federal and provincial Government and City of Calgary strategies for economic growth, builds upon our existing strategies for enhancing the value propositions of the university (Student Experience and Impact), and is derived from our commitment to excellence in Research and Teaching. 


Innovation News

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Now Innovating: Circular Plastics live panel discussion

Challenges and new initiatives for recycling to ensure a sustainable approach the focus of latest webcast

UCalgary and Providence Therapeutics kick off new partnership

New industry and university collaboration to develop mRNA vaccines for pre-clinical testing

Entrepreneurship lessons from an entrepreneurial artist

Award-winning artist Billie Rae Busby will take the stage for UCalgary Hunter Hub’s next speaker event

Meet the Top 40 Under 40 — Class of 2025

Avenue magazine celebrates 21 of UCalgary’s brightest lights, whose work is transforming the city

UCalgary shines at Innovation Week 2025

Research-based and alumni-founded ventures recognized among the city’s most promising new companies

Innovation Events