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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: Connecting the dots with transdisciplinary scholarship

A conversation with Dr. Greg Welch, professor, Faculty of Science and UCalgary Research Excellence Chair

UCalgary to host conference focused on helping businesses leverage new technologies

Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship goes from Nov. 6-8

UCalgary Precision Health student helps open doors to innovation opportunity

Precision Health Program attracts working professionals from various backgrounds

Passion for community and identity expression inspires undergraduate summer research project

Social work student supported through 2024 SSHRC Undergraduate Student Research Award

UCalgary startup transforms oilsands waste materials into high-value carbon fibre

CarboMat’s process can help revolutionize the energy industry

Innovation Events