Industry-University collaboration to drive transformative impact
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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.
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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
Global conference takes UCalgary by storm, attracting more than 500 attendees from around the world
Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking honoured with the GCEC Center of Entrepreneurial Leadership award after hosting event
Transformative Talent Internships expand on campus to create new opportunities for graduate students
The Faculty of Graduate Studies program connects students with UCalgary teams for short-term, skill-building projects
Tech-savvy high school girls share passion for small business with social media tool for entrepreneurs
UCalgary-supported Technovation Girls team top in Canada, with development of Rebel Catalyst marketing app
Entrepreneurial alumni thrust UCalgary into PitchBook’s Top 100
University produces alumni entrepreneurs successful in raising venture capital