An Innovation Fund

Invent. Innovate. Invest. Ignite. Impact. Inspire.

We transform some of the world's biggest challenges into opportunities by investing in AI enabled technologies in the areas health, energy and agriculture.

Artificial Intelligence

The University of Alberta is one of the world's leading Artificial Intelligence institutions, which is reflected by the Innovation Fund's focus on AI.

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Energy

Can the world be powered without endangering it in the process? We firmly believe that it can, and are striving to do so through the Innovation Fund.

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Are you looking for funding?

We are looking for...

Startups

Early startups in pre-seed or seed stages.

Diverse Teams

Diverse teams with a University of Alberta connection.

Global Solutions

Global solutions with global impact
in AI, Health, Energy, and/or Agriculture.

Social Impact & Sustainability

Cutivates environmental sustainability and widespread social impact.

Get Involved

Want to learn more about Research and Innovation on campus? Check out the office of the Vice President of Research and Innovation.

For all graduates and community members connected to the U of A, we offer an opportunity to contribute as donors or mentors to our fund. By connecting with us, you will actively help us bridge the gap and enable startups with innovative ideas to develop and succeed.

Territorial Acknowledgement

The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs, and research stations are primarily located on the traditional territory of Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, and Ojibway/Saulteaux/Anishinaabe nations; lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7, and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems, and cultures of First Nations, Métis and Inuit nations.