XPRIZE Canada Hub at UCalgary
Expanding the capacity of Canadian innovators by connecting, supporting and accelerating teams to engage in XPRIZE activities.
About the XPRIZE Canada Hub
The XPRIZE Canada Hub at UCalgary is connected to the XPRIZE global network, fostering collaboration, advancing groundbreaking solutions, and empowering Canadian innovators to help play a key role in solving the world’s most pressing challenges.
XPRIZE is an established global leader in designing and executing large-scale, multi-year, competitions. For 30 years, XPRIZE has challenged the impossible and sparked innovations that have reshaped industries, communities, and the future of our planet.
UCalgary’s vibrant entrepreneurial culture and its leadership in Canada’s innovation ecosystem makes us the ideal location for accelerating Canada’s involvement in XPRIZE and a gathering point for global innovation leaders.
XPRIZE Canada Hub Launches at UCalgary | Event Highlights
The XPRIZE Canada Hub was officially launched on May 6th, 2025 at the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking.
“As we aim to expand XPRIZE’s global impact, our Hubs will play a pivotal role in fostering connections with innovators worldwide to address the most urgent challenges facing humanity. The University of Calgary is the ideal premier partner for the XPRIZE Canada Hub with its strong commitment to research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Together we will build a strong startup ecosystem to build scalable solutions toward a better future for all.”
Anousheh Ansari - CEO, XPRIZE
UCalgary selected by XPRIZE as home of new Canada hub
Inaugural XPRIZE Global Hub kicks off.
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The XPRIZE Canada Hub is a $10 million, five-year initiative and the first international hub to launch as part of XPRIZE’s mission to establish a physical global presence and deepen collaboration with innovators worldwide to drive exponential change.
Each XPRIZE Hub will operate as a powerful nucleus of impact, attracting and convening cross-sector stakeholders to catalyze industries and contribute to the design and selection of prizes, engage top-tier innovators and competitors, and empower local and regional XPRIZE teams to deliver breakthrough solutions to the world’s greatest challenges.