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UIQ gives research-driven companies a strategic base in northwest Calgary — close to
the University of Calgary, major medical institutions, transit, housing, downtown, and
the specialized resources that support growth.
Why Calgary?
Calgary offers a strategic advantage for investors and partners to transition and scale their businesses. Choosing Calgary is choosing to invest in the quality of your business. The time to invest in Calgary is now.
Startup creator in Canada
University of Calgary
Research University in Canada
University of Calgary
Germ-free facility in the world (10,000 sq. ft.)
The International Microbiome Centre
Cancer centre in North America
Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Center
Situated next to the University of Calgary (UCalgary), UIQ offers unmatched access to talent, technology, and translational partnerships. World-class research infrastructure, UCeed venture funding, and a thriving startup ecosystem make it the ideal launch pad for innovative ideas.
Proximity to Innovate Calgary gives eligible members access to expert guidance, startup support, specialized facilities, funding pathways, IP education, and commercialization resources.
UIQ provides access to wet and dry lab spaces and connections to research driven sectors.
UIQ neighbours University District, a 200-acre community with homes, greenspace, services, restaurants, hotel access, and 50+ businesses.
UIQ is a 5-minute walk to the University of Calgary main campus and transit station, a 15-minute drive to downtown Calgary, and 20-minute drive from the Calgary International Airport, making collaboration easy.
A living innovation ecosystem already exists at UIQ. From UCalgary-led programming, to a thriving life sciences hub equipped with specialized labs, to quantum research pushing boundaries of what’s possible, all designed to help innovators and researches in shaping our future.
Life sciences facility with lab space, equipment, expertise, and startup support
Public charter school focused on hands-on STEM learning for grades 7–12
Federal food, animal, and plant health agency with a Calgary office nearby
22,000 sq. ft. of advanced labs and collaborative space backed by more than $14 million in investment for lower-carbon energy research.
Home to more than 1.7 million boxes of well core, 20 million drill-cutting samples and records from more than 450,000 Alberta wells.
Global software and consultancy co that combines science
Provincial corporation that works with industry to bring tech developments into commercial practice
A longstanding centre for independent energy economics and policy research, formerly home to CERI’s nearly 50 years of industry analysis.
Home to Quantum City and qHub’s collaborative quantum technology space
Engineering labs advancing robotics, autonomous systems, advanced manufacturing, alternative energy and high-performance materials.
UIQ has land use restrictions and businesses located in UIQ need to meet these requirements which can be found on the City of Calgary land use website.
UIQ gives research-driven companies proximity to the University of Calgary, major medical institutions, transit, talent, specialized spaces, and Calgary’s broader innovation economy. For companies working in life sciences, health innovation, quantum, aerospace, applied technology, or research commercialization, that proximity can make collaboration and growth more practical.
Innovate Calgary is the University of Calgary’s innovation transfer and business incubator. It provides services that help emerging entrepreneurs commercialize research, including market feasibility, business planning, legal services, and access to private capital networks.
UIQ has the potential to bring new retail amenities, open spaces, housing options, transit access, and employment opportunities to the surrounding area, while supporting a stronger research, innovation, and business community in northwest Calgary.
The existing UIQ area currently has access to the Brentwood LRT transit system and bike and pedestrian pathways. Our growth plan outlines the long-term vision for strengthening these connections throughout the district.
Cytodiagnostics specializes in diagnostic and detection technologies from healthcare and food safety to environmental monitoring, helping partners turn scientific discoveries into real-world tools.
CURA is building electrochemical technology to decarbonize cement and is now tackling one of the world's largest industrial emissions challenges.
AgGene, a plant biotechnology company founded in Calgary, is working at the intersection of science and agriculture to help farmers navigate an increasingly unpredictable climate.
