#1 startup creator in Canada
UCalgary is the top startup creator among research institutions in Canada, for the 3rd year in a row.
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UCalgary is the No. 1 startup creator among research institutions in Canada for the 3rd year running. We're transforming more than half a billion dollars in research revenue – $545.3 million in 2022-23 – into real-world impact for Canadians.
UCalgary is making an impact in your community.
UCalgary ranks among Canada’s top research universities - and in 2021 we reached the top 5 in Re$earch Infosource Inc.’s Top 50 Research Universities.
Our institution is transforming more than half a billion dollars in research revenue – $545.3 million in 2022-23 – into real-world impact for Canadians.
Our purpose as a university is to contribute to the body of world knowledge while engaging our students in learning guided by processes of discovery, creativity, and innovation. Our research promotes cultural understanding and social justice, improves quality of life, and helps to secure a prosperous and sustainable future.
We're committed to sharing new knowledge and discoveries generously, and our scholars are working to address society's challenges proactively and making a positive impact in the world around us.
Water research at UCalgary
UCalgary scholars are tackling critical water sustainability challenges with collaborative, community-driven approaches
UCalgary Discovery Exchange Series
The Discovery Exchange Series offers unique, research-focused experiential opportunities for members of the national and international research community to exchange and create new knowledge together.
Learn about UCalgary's impact:
“We define ‘impact’ as making a difference in the communities we serve. By supporting engaged scholarship from inception to impact, we can make research meaningful to society and to community."
Dr. William Ghali
Vice-President (Research)
Now Innovating Series
Sharing the stories of UCalgary researchers who have moved their discoveries forward and their innovation journeys to implementation and creating impact.
Research Impact Stories
John Ware's homestead unearthed near Millarville in dig led by UCalgary archeologists
Project opens new window on daily life of Alberta ranching legend
UCalgary study identifies key role for pharmacists in stroke risk reduction
Findings show pharmacists could fill gap in care for people with atrial fibrillation who are at high risk of stroke
2024 Postdoctoral Innovation Fellowship recipients announced
Annual fellowships recognize 8 postdoctoral scholars who have attained high innovation impact, helping drive UCalgary’s culture of entrepreneurship and social impact
Azrieli Accelerator celebrates its latest Catalyst Grant recipients
Six UCalgary research projects awarded funding to advance important questions in neurodevelopment research
UCalgary study advances the frontiers of quantum batteries
Physics prof's groundbreaking research shows significant progress in addressing miniaturization issues
What the wild horse microbiome can teach us about health and longevity
Groundbreaking Faculty of Veterinary Medicine research uncovers life-sustaining microbiome secrets in feral horses
What do we mean by impact?
Dr. William Ghali, Vice-President (Research) shares UCalgary’s commitment to research impact and the importance of engaging with the community for research. Watch the video to learn more.
Our research impact evolution
UCalgary is building capacity around knowledge engagement and shifting our approach to assessing impact - ensuring that our research and innovation makes meaningful contributions to society.