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Opportunity Fund: Up to $150,000 investment; Growth Fund: Up to $300,000 investmentDescription
Activated by Innovate Calgary, the university’s knowledge transfer and business incubator, UCeed is a philanthropically powered early-stage investment program that accelerates UCalgary and community-based startup companies to advance problem-solving research, create jobs and fuel the economy.
UCeed Child Health is funded by the generosity of our community through the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation and their mission to inspire our community to invest in excellence in child health, research and family centred care.
Eligible Applicants
Opportunity Fund
- Applicant must have an established relationship with the University of Calgary as a current, past or visiting faculty member, a student, or has licensed or assigned intellectual property developed at the University of Calgary.
- Technology Readiness Level (TRL): Stage 1-4.
- Minimum one (1) full-time employee.
Growth Fund
- Applicant must have an established relationship with the University of Calgary as a current, past or visiting faculty member, a student, or has licensed or assigned intellectual property developed at the University of Calgary.
- Technology Readiness Level (TRL): 5+.
- Minimum two (2) full-time employees.
- Minimum $250,000 raised by investee from external sources.
Eligible Expenses
First early-stage investment fund for child and maternal health, a priority research area for UCalgary and key to create positive health impacts for children and families.
Deadline Date
March 18, 2022.Contact
Contact Name: University of Calgary
E-mail Address: UCeedHealth@innovatecalgary.com
Website: https://www.ucalgary.ca/uceed/funds/child-health-and-wellness-fund
