Innovation and Commercialization Office
Our goal is to actively grow the culture of innovation and commercialization in the Cumming School of Medicine.
Who We Support & How
We support a wide range of innovators affiliated with the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM), including: Faculty, Students & Staff. Whether you're exploring an early-stage idea or advancing a validated innovation, we can help you navigate the complex pathway of commercialization.
Grants & Awards
Upcoming 15K CAD Proof and Propel Grant & 1K CAD Commercialization Awards will celebrate and fund CSM commercialization efforts!
Stay Inspired & Informed
Subscribe to our CSM Innovation Newsletter for key dates, opportunities, and real stories of success within our medical innovation community.
Resource Navigation
Access to our database of commercialization ecosystem resources curated for health science research: including accelerators, mentors, IP support, clinical collaborators, and funding programs.
Upcoming Events and Deadlines
Access to our calendar commercialization deadlines and events curated for health science research: including accelerators, mentors, IP support, clinical collaborators, and funding programs.
Our Office, in Partnership with Hunter Hub, has Prepared the following Educational Startup Videos:
Spinning Out a Health Company with Peter Santosham
Advice to UCalgary CSM Faculty Members on when to spin a company of UCalgary.
Regulatory Affairs for Health Innovators
A brief introduction on navigating regulatory requirements for digital health products, drug and medical devices.
Get Tailored Support
Tell us a little about your commercialization interests to help us offer you precision support, from targeted introductions to VC firms and industry partners, to matchmaking with translational funding opportunities.
Dr. Aaron Phillips, PhD
Associate Dean, Commercialization
Elsa Reisenhofer, MBT
Commercialization Ecosystem Lead