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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

Happy Festivus: Hunter Hub holiday campaign raises funds for KidSport Calgary

Community-driven initiative reflects the Hunter Hub’s commitment to service, mentorship, and giving back beyond campus

Students power local impact at Experience Ventures Solutions Lab finale

Buy Canadian innovations focus of this year's program

UCalgary researcher improving manufacturing performance and automation has standout 2025

From XPRIZE Global Braintrust to industry collaboration to upcoming fellowship in Germany

UCalgary claims top five spot in national research rankings

$588.5M in research revenue puts institution back in number five position

Four-year detour leads to Evolving Prowess, new inclusive activewear brand

Hunter Hub fuels Victoria Tsang’s mission to redesign how activewear fits, feels, and supports women

Engineering course claims Triple-E Award as a top entrepreneurial offering

Entrepreneurial Capstone course launches memorable startups at UCalgary

Innovation Events