Once you have your idea...
You may want to explore patenting your product or process using our Patent Guide
The University also has the following services to help...
- Technology Transfer Services @ UAlbertaUAlberta’s Technology Transfer Services helps researchers, postdoctoral fellows, staff and students transform innovations and discoveries into reality—moving them out of the university to benefit society, the economy, the world
Support Programs of Interest
- NABINorthern Alberta business incubator
- Supports for technology businesses (Alberta)Links to supporting programs and initiatives for entrepreneurs, start-ups and small & medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in advanced technologies.
Identifying Trends
Trends in technology, science, medicine and the arts can often be a source of inspiration for the next big thing. Find out about what innovations are currently happening to help fuel potential ideas for entrepreneurship.
- Alberta InnovatesAlberta's largest innovation and research agency, providing support for the application of innovation/research in the content of entrepreneurship
- Dimensions - Publication Database for InnovationCompendium of innovated research across multiple subject areas - includes research papers and datasets.
- Innovation, Initiatives and Strategies (City of Edmonton)Find out about local initiatives to help hone your ideas
- Ted Talks on EntrepreneurshipCollection of videos on innovation and entrepreneurship
Websites for Idea Generation
Check out these websites for inspiration...
- Business Ideas (Entrepreneur)Articles on suggested industries/trends to base your startup
- Coolbusinessideas.comList of possible business ideas to build your start-up
- TrendWatching.comPublications on current trends of the year around the globe
News Websites
Read local, national, and international business news for inspiration
- Business Beats Basics: A guide to covering all things businessEach chapter of this guide will help journalists better understand the world of business in various areas including the economy, sports business, health care, insurance, transportation.
- BNN Bloomberg is Canada's Business News NetworkBNN Bloomberg is Canada's Business News Network reporting on finance and the markets
- Business WeekBloomberg Businessweek helps global leaders stay ahead with insights and in-depth analysis on the people, companies, events, and trends
- Canadian BusinessYour source for market news, investing, technology, economy and Canadian industry
- CBC News BusinessThe latest business and financial news in Canada
- CNN MoneyView the latest business news about the world's top companies, and explore articles on global markets, finance, tech, and the innovations driving us forward
- The Economist.comCover the world’s most important stories, with expert in-depth analysis and thought-provoking opinion
- Financial TimesNOTE: Individual registration expires annually at the end of August, and must be renewed.
Getting started
Have the perfect idea, but not sure where to start? Here are some resources to help you through the process!
- Info Entrepreneurs LibraryInfo-guides on developing and maintaining your own business within Canada
- Project Entrepreneur - theTools PodcastPodcast series on key concepts and ideas essential to creating a successful business pitch
- FuturpreneurResource library on the various aspects of building a startup - Canadian perspective
- Futurpreneur - Social Purpose BusinessCanadian resources on set up your social entrepreneurship venture
- Starting and Running a Business - Government of AlbertaLinks to startup resources within the Government of Alberta
- StartUp Canada - Podcast SeriesCatch three different podcasts - all on the Canadian perspective of entrepreneurship