Alberta is home to a growing number of programs for early-stage companies. District Ventures Capital has made over 70 investments in the food and health sectors, while Advanced Technology Centre has supported more than 60 tech companies.

Other funds like UCeed also provide capital, having backed over 50 early-stage ventures. These organizations offer different kinds of support for founders across the province.

Below is our list of the best 5 accelerators and incubators in Alberta.

Failory's Top 5 Picks

Advanced Technology Centre provides incubation services for growth-stage technology companies, helping them navigate the challenges of expansion. By fostering a collaborative environment, they equip these businesses with the necessary resources and network to achieve sustainable growth.

Year Founded1988
FoundersIgor Yaminsky
Nº of Investments64
Nº of Exits4

Focused on the food, beverage, and health sectors, District Ventures Capital invests in and accelerates the growth of promising consumer packaged goods companies. They provide entrepreneurs with the necessary capital and ecosystem support to transform innovative ideas into household names.

Year Founded2015
FoundersArlene Dickinson
Nº of Investments77
Nº of Exits2
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3. UCeed

Managed by Innovate Calgary, UCeed provides critical pre-seed and seed-stage investment to promising companies spinning out of the University of Calgary. Their funds are designed to help commercialize research and bridge the crucial funding gap between discovery and venture capital.

Year Founded1966
FoundersDeborah White, Peter Santosham
Nº of Investments56
Nº of Exits1

Platform Calgary serves as the central hub for Calgary's tech ecosystem, helping innovation-driven companies launch and grow. The non-profit connects startups with essential resources like dedicated programming, physical space, and community advocacy to help them scale.

Year Founded2022
FoundersEvan Hu
Nº of Investments35
Nº of Exits—

As a venture studio, Intrinsic Innovations builds deep technology companies from the ground up by commercializing research from Canadian institutions. They focus on cutting-edge sectors like space, quantum, and AI to help build a more diversified, global technology ecosystem for Canada.

Year Founded2020
Founders—
Nº of Investments—
Nº of Exits—