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UCeed Neuro Fund

Empowering neuroscience innovation through investment and mentorship to early-stage, research-based, brain and mental health startups.

UCeed Neuro was launched thanks to the T. Boone Pickens Foundation, with support from Brian and Stephanie Felesky and continues to be funded with donations raised at Tourmaline Oil’s annual golf tournament.

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Investment and fund eligibility

Investment 

$50,000 up to $300,000 

Criteria

  • Applicant must have an established relationship with the University of Calgary as a current, past or visiting faculty member, a student, or has licensed or assigned intellectual property developed at the University of Calgary
  • For-profit enterprise
  • Technology Readiness Level (TRL): Stage 1-9
  • Must be incorporated prior to receipt of funds
  • Minimum one (1) full-time employee within six (6) months of UCeed investment

To be considered for investment

UCeed funds meet with prospective companies on an ongoing basis. Please fill out the short application (5 minutes) which will also require you to upload your pitch deck.

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Our Investments

Learn more about other UCeed investments and how they are making an impact.

Investment Advisory Group – UCeed Neuro Fund

Mike Begin

Mike Begin

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Meg Bregazzi

Meg Bregazzi

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Chen Fong

Chen Fong

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Derrick Hunter

Derrick Hunter

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Zain Kassam

Zain Kassam

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Lawrence Korngut

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James Lochrie

James Lochrie

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Derek Payne

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Alice Reimer

Alice Reimer

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