UA INNOVATION FUND

We transform some of the world's biggest challenges into opportunities by investing in AI enabled technologies in the areas of 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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Health

We are pioneering cutting edge approaches to health and wellness that leverage technology to detect and treat diseases.

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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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Agriculture

From fields to laboratories, we strive to pioneer new methods that increase food production while reducing energy consumption in order to strike a balance between the economy and environment.

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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.

We are now accepting expressions of interest. Our team is currently reviewing deal flow, so get in early.

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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.

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Artificial Intelligence

  • Health
  • Energy
  • Agriculture
  • Education technology
  • Financial services technology
  • Cybersecurity
  • Blockchain
  • Digitization
  • Infrastructure
  • Marketplaces
  • Enterprise
  • Mechatronics/robotics

Health

  • Biotechnology
  • Pharmacy
  • Natural health products
  • Virology
  • Vaccines and therapeutics
  • Digital health
  • Disease prevention
  • Mental health

Energy

  • Hydrogen
  • Carbon capture
  • Utilization/storage
  • Greenhouse gas-abated fossil fuels
  • Renewable minerals and metals
  • Solar manufacturing
  • Biomass
  • Waste and nuclear
  • Electric vehicles

Agriculture

  • Genomics
  • Carbon sequestration and measurement carbon in soils
  • Collision pieces including drones
  • Environmentally contained agriculture
  • Agriculture data analysis
  • Logistics
  • Agri-food diversification
  • Forestry
  • Land/water/energy efficiency