Innovate Calgary
Overview
Innovate Calgary is a central innovation hub at the University of Calgary, dedicated to supporting startups, entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, industry partners, and others in transforming innovations and ideas into successful businesses. The organization offers a range of services, including mentorship, funding, and access to a network of partners who can assist with legal, marketing, channel development, sales, software development, and implementation services. Innovate Calgary operates several investment funds, such as the UCeed Funds, which focus on early-stage investments in health, deep-tech, energy, and social impact companies across Canada. The UCeed Funds are Canada's largest donor-backed, university-based venture capital funds, aiming to provide crucial capital and strategic support to innovative startups. Innovate Calgary's mission is to foster the growth of the high-tech industry in Canada, with a particular emphasis on Calgary, by collaborating with public sector agencies and other angel investors to provide assistance, including mentorship and funding. The organization is committed to contributing to the development of the high-tech industry in Canada, with a focus on Calgary, by collaborating with public sector agencies and other angel investors to provide assistance, including mentorship and funding. Innovate Calgary's investment philosophy centers on actively mentoring early-stage, post-revenue startup companies, particularly those based in Calgary and operating in the business-to-business software sector. The organization offers equity investments to select, innovative technology startups that meet specific investment criteria, aiming to support the growth and success of these companies in the competitive market landscape.
Investment Focus
- Innovative technology startups
- Early-stage, post-revenue companies
- Business-to-business software ventures
- Companies based in Calgary, Canada
Portfolio Companies
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Frequently asked questions about Innovate Calgary
What sectors does Innovate Calgary invest in?
Innovate Calgary invests in Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Artificial Intelligence, Life Sciences and Emerging Technologies, and is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Innovate Calgary is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Innovate Calgary invest at?
Innovate Calgary backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 5M.
Which regions does Innovate Calgary invest in?
Innovate Calgary invests across Canada.
Who are the partners at Innovate Calgary?
Team members listed for Innovate Calgary include John Wilson (President and CEO) and Sherry Wei (Senior Director and Chief Financial Officer).
What companies has Innovate Calgary invested in?
Innovate Calgary's portfolio includes PulseMedica, RetinaLogik and BreezeLearn Technologies.
How do I contact Innovate Calgary?
Innovate Calgary's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database