Industry-University collaboration to drive transformative impact
Harness the power of UCalgary’s research and innovation expertise to solve real-world problems
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The UCalgary Research & Innovation ecosystem exists to explore bold challenges, with a strong track record of partnering with industry members to generate high-impact outcomes.
Dedicated teams at UCalgary help to make introductions based on objectives and expertise, access funding and resources, provide support to advance industry-research partnerships, and translate new knowledge into real-world solutions.
Not sure where to begin? Connect with our Industry Engagement team.
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Quantum City
Quantum City is building an ecosystem for quantum science and technology in Alberta bringing together researchers and developers, industry and adopters of quantum technology and services.
The University of Calgary has formed a strategic partnership with the Government of Alberta, and Mphasis, its first industry partner to create Quantum City. Quantum City’s mandate is to establish quantum-focused fabrication infrastructure, new talent development programs and adoption pathways to support the development of a vibrant economic and scientific hub based in Calgary.
Research & Innovation highlights
Entrepreneurship lessons from an entrepreneurial artist
Award-winning artist Billie Rae Busby will take the stage for UCalgary Hunter Hub’s next speaker event
UCalgary shines at Innovation Week 2025
Research-based and alumni-founded ventures recognized among the city’s most promising new companies
Start Small. Learn Fast. Keep Going.
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New national hub director sets out to empower innovators to solve global challenges
Get to know UCalgary-based XPRIZE Canada's Sarah McCullough