UCeed Funds
Fund of fundsCalgary · Pre-Seed–Seed
Investment thesis
UCeed operates at the intersection of research, entrepreneurship, and community impact within UCalgary's innovation ecosystem. The program targets early-stage ventures that bridge the gap between friends-and-family funding and angel investment, using outcome-based investing tied to defined milestones. The Social Impact Fund specifically supports ventures with demonstrable social impact across sectors, accepting for-profit companies, non-profits, and cooperatives with Alberta connections. All funds prioritize investor-ready development through mentorship, governance guidance, and business development programming.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
What they invest in
from 4 of 101 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×1Biotech ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1Consumer ×1Defense Tech ×1Digital Health ×1FemTech ×1
HQs:Canada×1United States×1
Investments · 101 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathReduces energy consumption and improves building energy efficiency through nano-thin window coatings.
Commercializing a novel, fast-acting, orally delivered compound for the treatment of acute and chronic asthma.
Albus Health provides continuous, objective monitoring of clinical signs through a compact device that records respiratory, heart rate, and cough parameters for clinical trials.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices
Improves access to dermatology-backed skincare information through mobile app and B2B services for various skin conditions.
Zero-emission energy company that developed an iron-based renewable, safe, stable, and non-toxic fuel.
Comprehensive platform helping families find trusted and rigorously vetted caregivers for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Developing a proprietary Large Acoustic Model that can screen for wellness indicators and medical conditions using recorded speech.
Making digital spaces safer by protecting companies and employees from online abuse through cybersecurity software.
Deploys modular hydropower systems that transform existing water infrastructure into always-on, clean baseload energy.
Developing a novel dynamic vertebral body tether for the correction of pediatric idiopathic scoliosis as a less invasive alternative.
Solving the challenges of storing and transporting hydrogen, a clean fuel, through technology enabling distribution at room temperature and pressure.
Helps families, funeral homes and estate professionals navigate estate settlement through an online platform.
Offers sensor technology and data analytics to monitor potato storage and increase annual yield.
Gives preterm babies a better chance at life with data-monitoring technology that supports clinicians.
Created a renter-centric technology to help those involved in the rental market navigate challenges.
Improving stroke patient outcomes through clinically validated StrokeSENS technology using AI-assisted advanced imaging methods.
Provides decision intelligence to physicians and healthcare executives using data science to inform care and accelerate research.
Developing an electrochemical process to decarbonize cement production through an electrified process.
CURA develops technology to remove process emissions from cement production upstream, achieving 85% carbon emissions reduction without replacing feedstocks, plants, or industry standards.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate Tech
Developing cosmetic surgery software that uses artificial intelligence and high-resolution facial shape models for accurate surgery planning.
Advancing disruptive technologies through its NeedSwitch device to deliver lifesaving medications in emergency situations.
Reduces the amount of energy needed for mineral processing and can economically remediate legacy mine sites.
Provides web-based and research-backed programming that teaches elementary school children essential skills for maintaining mental health.
Revolutionizes the approach to vascular disease by creating the first bioabsorbable brain stent to treat aneurysms.
Provides a unique search engine and direct line for people in urgent need of social and health services in the community.
Developing a non-invasive, wearable heart-monitoring system to record and diagnose heart rhythm disorders.
Student-focused financial platform helping students find and apply for grants, bursaries, scholarships, and other tuition supports.
Equips coaches with tools guided by certified psychotherapists to support the mental wellness of their teams.
Supports newcomers through the Gateway initiative, helping them access resources as they build a new life in Canada.
Calgary-based nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the mental health of youth through its flagship HEROES program with evidence-based curriculum.
Works with organizations to create more inclusive and accessible spaces for everyone using universal design principles.
Created the world's first wireless TV that operates inside an MRI scanner to improve patient comfort during exams.
Commercializing groundbreaking trauma and surgery devices like the AbClo to create better patient outcomes and reduce surgery times.
Chip design company developing ultra-low-power analog processors to enable energy-efficient artificial intelligence.
Charitable organization empowering educators and students with understanding and appreciation of math, emphasizing equity in Canada and the United States.
Revolutionizing food-rescue operations by connecting excess food to those who need it while fighting poverty and reducing food waste.
Mobile and AI-enhanced platform that captures internal expertise for trades service industries to simplify onboarding and training.
Calgary-based startup developing a process to efficiently extract lithium from low-concentration sources with minimal environmental impact.
Empowering people with chronic digestive and inflammatory diseases to take control of their health through an online platform developed by medical professionals.
Creates innovative medical devices combining expertise in engineering and health sciences to protect lives.
Marlow designs organic, sustainable, and toxin-free period care products for menstruating individuals.
ConsumerFemTechWellness & FitnessCanada, CA
Developing a solution for post-surgery abdominal adhesions, a potentially life-threatening complication affecting hundreds of thousands of patients annually.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does UCeed Funds invest at?
- UCeed Funds invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is UCeed Funds's typical check size?
- UCeed Funds typically writes checks of $25K – $300K.
- What sectors does UCeed Funds focus on?
- UCeed Funds focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Digital Health, EdTech, Fintech, Impact & Social Good, Medical Devices, Mental Health, Quantum Computing, Robotics, SaaS.
- Where is UCeed Funds located?
- UCeed Funds is headquartered in Calgary, CA.
- Does UCeed Funds lead rounds?
- UCeed Funds typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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