What is UCeed?
UCeed funds, trains, mentors, and supports startup companies during the critical transitional stage between innovation demonstration and commercialization. As the largest philanthropically driven, university-based investment fund of its kind in Canada, UCeed takes ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ and community-based research out of the lab and into the community where it will have the biggest impact.
The innovation and technology supported by UCeed provides strategic outcomes that will drive knowledge economy growth, attract investment, accelerate diversification, and enhance economic, social and environmental outcomes.
UCeed Funds
Focused on strategic priority areas for ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½, our city, and province, UCeed has launched a series of funds poised to make immediate impact, diversify the economy, and create new industries, opportunities and jobs.
Qualifying ventures can receive investment ranging from $50,000 to $300,000 depending on the ventures stage of development.
2024 UCeed Momentum Report
Read how UCeed continues to bridge innovation and commercialization along with the impact that portfolio companies have made in the past year.
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UCeed news
A Q-and-A with Dr. Ryan Lewinson, alum and entrepreneur
Stephen Randall, Nima Dorjee, Brian Evans and Lindsay Machan recognized for outstanding accomplishments and service
Canada’s 1st early-stage investment fund of its type supported by Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation
New software tool could mean big things for child health
Caley Shukalek is driven to provide compassionate, specialized care through virtual health services
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