The University of Calgary has jumped 38 places in PitchBook’s 2025 global rankings of venture-backed founders, underscoring its strength as an entrepreneurial hub. Since 2014, UCalgary alumni have founded 189 startups, raising $3.4 billion in capital across sectors including tech, energy, and finance. Companies such as Dapper Labs, Eavor, Neo Financial, Pairwise, and Expa highlight its reach.
UCalgary also leads Canada in research-based startup creation, launching 105 ventures over six years. “Our ranking reflects UCalgary’s innovation ecosystem,” said vice-president (research) Dr. William Ghali. The university joined Toronto among eight Canadian schools recognized.
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