Engineering Incubator
Launch. Commercialize. Scale.
The Engineering Incubator is a mentor-centric commercialization platform designed to move innovation from concept to a venture scale company. We work with students, researchers, faculty, and recent alumni across all faculties to transform technical ideas into scalable ventures.
Our model integrates structured entrepreneurial education with real venture execution. Participants develop the skills, discipline, and strategic judgment required to navigate commercialization while actively building alongside experienced mentors and industry leaders. There is no cost to participate, and no equity or fees are taken.
We guide teams toward one of three primary outcomes:
Building a Sustainable Business
Develop a revenue-generating, cashflow-positive enterprise that can thrive independently.
Securing Venture Capital Funding
Raise investment capital to scale technology-driven ventures with national or global ambition.
Advancing to a Top-Tier Accelerator
Position ventures for entry into globally recognized programs such as Y Combinator, Techstars, or the Creative Destruction Lab.
Who We Serve
We serve makers, researchers, engineers, scientists, and innovators across the University of Alberta ecosystem. Whether you are exploring entrepreneurship within a course, contributing to a venture as part of your academic experience, or leading a company of your own, the Incubator provides a structured pathway toward commercialization. Our focus extends beyond any single faculty. Innovation is interdisciplinary — and so are we.
What We Believe
At the Engineering Incubator, commercialization is not accidental. We believe it is learned through exposure, mentorship and disciplined action.
Students and researchers deserve opportunities to experience technology entrepreneurship both inside the classroom and alongside real ventures. By integrating education with execution, we help innovators build confidence under uncertainty and make informed decisions at every stage of growth.
How We Help
The Engineering Incubator provides access to experienced mentors, structured programming, interdisciplinary workshops, a venture-focused workspace in the Engineering Teaching & Learning Complex (ETLC), early-stage funding opportunities, and meaningful connections to industry and investors.We create an environment where innovation can move beyond the lab, beyond the classroom, and into the marketplace.
THE INNOVATOR PROGRAM
The ICE cohort supports 15 teams for an 8-12 month period by pairing teams with mentors to set bi-weekly goals, develop the business, and tackle technical problems. Educational sessions focused on cohort interests are also provided monthly.
Goals for teams within the cohort will vary depending on their stage of development, but some key outcomes may include a pitch deck, customer discovery, VC relations, or finalized prototypes. All teams end the program with a demonstration day for funding entities.
2025-2026 Cohort Applications Open
Apply to the Innovator Program
Get Involved
Join the Incubator
Embark on your entrepreneurial journey with the Engineering Incubator. Whether you're just starting or ready to scale your venture, our incubator offers the support, resources and mentorship you need to succeed. Join us today and turn your ideas into impactful innovations!
Become a Mentor
Empower the next generation of innovators by becoming a mentor at the Engineering Incubator. Your industry expertise and guidance can help our passionate innovators achieve their dreams. Help us make a difference together and shape the entrepreneurial landscape of tomorrow!
Engg 260 Intro to Entrepreneurship
ENGG 260 is a foundational course designed to introduce students to the world of entrepreneurship. Through a blend of theory and hands-on learning, students will explore innovation, product development, and business planning in an interdisciplinary setting. This course equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills to plan, design, and build technology-driven ventures, making it the perfect starting point for anyone looking to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
Upcoming Events
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Hours of Operation
Fall/Winter
Monday - Friday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Contact Us
Engineering Incubator
Join the Startup Discord: https://discord.gg/vcvYYGch62
2-040 Engineering Teaching and Learning Complex (ETLC)
University of Alberta — North Campus
9120 116 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2V4