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: Smart Cities through transportation optimization
A conversation with Dr. Lina Kattan, PhD, professor, Schulich School of Engineering
UCalgary alum Sasha Ivanov creates an app to help shoppers identify Canadian products
Learn about Ivanov’s new app, Maple Scan
Fluid Biomed: From a research project to an innovative health-care tech business
UCalgary startup attracts $27 million US to keep the growth trajectory on track
Academic entrepreneurship: UCalgary's special capacity to solve tough challenges
The opportunities, challenges, and bold path to turning discoveries into Impact
Feeding the future: Sustainable agriculture from farm to table
UCalgary researchers and alumni change the face of agriculture and food production
UCalgary’s social innovation ecosystem collaborates on new soft skills workshop
The Social Impact Starter Series will equip social impact leaders across campus with essential skills for success