UNIVERSITY INNOVATION QUARTER
An exciting revitalization is underway. University Innovation Quarter (UIQ) will support a thriving community of world-class research and innovation in Calgary. It will be a place where the full potential of research and creativity can be realized as economic prosperity, local job growth, and world-changing solutions.
Proud to be collaborating with these innovative partners
University Innovation Quarter will be Calgary’s latest mixed-use innovation district, designed to cultivate bright minds on the cutting-edge of advancements in science research and programming.
Innovation thrives at the confluence of place, ideas, and people. The existing area has significant capacity for growth, connectivity, and densification to accommodate a rich ecosystem of research, industry, innovation, and entrepreneurial activities.
The future of UIQ will provide more opportunities for dynamic clusters of like-minded research and innovation to thrive — energizing the potential to increase research and discovery, all in one place.
Designing a lively urban place where access to resources is abundant will lead to economic growth, jobs in Calgary, partnerships between dynamic innovation companies, and research that cultivates community and fosters collaboration.
UIQ is a destination with an existing ecosystem. The key pillars of proximity to UCalgary, major medical facilities, thriving surrounding communities and accessibility make it a prime opportunity.
UIQ will be a hub of research, collaboration, ideation, incubation, and entrepreneurship – a dense, mixed-use environment where research leads to scalable solutions for improving our world.
Uniquely positioned to support the UCalgary’s innovation agenda energizing the potential to increase research and discovery all in one place.
To create a complete and vibrant innovation district and leverage the knowledge and entrepreneurship in our city to realize innovation.
We carefully curate commercial partners that align with our values and help us create spaces that support research and innovation while balancing the needs of the development with surrounding communities. Join us in creating a place where innovation is brought to life.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Formerly the University Research Park, UIQ is a 76-acre development adjacent to the University of Calgary main campus. Ownership was transferred from the Province of Alberta to UCalgary in 2020, with the goal of revitalizing the area into a thriving innovation district that supports UCalgary’s research, innovation, and Calgary’s economic growth.
UCPG is the trustee for University District Trust and University Innovation Quarter Trust. U/D and UIQ are separate legal trusts. The Corporation (UCPG) and it’s Trusts operate independently of the university under the governance of a Board of Directors, who collectively represent all stakeholders, including the University of Calgary, the real estate and development industry, and the surrounding communities. While the Trustee acts as trustee of both Trusts, it is important that the business of each of the Trusts be carried on distinctly from the other.
UIQ is situated north of UCalgary’s main campus on 32 Avenue NW. It’s near University District, Brentwood LRT Station, Alberta Children’s Hospital, Foothills Medical Centre and Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre.
The area has significant capacity for growth and densification. The vision is to create a complete innovation ecosystem—research, start-ups, leasable office and lab space, collision spaces, residential development, and retail amenities—that supports the University’s innovation pipeline and Calgary’s entrepreneurial landscape.
A detailed development timeline and updates can be found on the UIQ website.
Engagement sessions have played a key role in shaping the Development Framework for UIQ. Learn more about the public input process on the UIQ engagement page.
Companies, entrepreneurs, businesses, start-ups and other entities interested in leasing space in UIQ can find more information here.
UIQ pushes boundaries to support building and scaling world solutions, policies, research, and inventions. UIQ will be lively and active, attracting talent, start-ups, investors, and researchers. It will be a vibrant place for innovation and networking.