ICE Incubator
Launch. Scale. Succeed with the ICE Incubator
The ICE Incubator is a mentor-centric startup accelerator/commercialisation program offering students, researchers, staff, and recent alumni the tools, mentorship, and community to transform ideas into impactful ventures at no direct cost to participants.
Our mission is to guide you toward one of three primary outcomes:
- Building a Sustainable Business: Develop a cashflow-positive enterprise that can thrive independently.
- Securing Venture Capital Funding: Attract investment to scale your business and expand its impact.
- Advancing to a Top-Tier Accelerator: Position your venture for entry into world-renowned programs like Y Combinator, Techstars, or the Creative Destruction Lab.
Who We Serve
Makers, creators, and innovators across the University of Alberta campus ecosystem — including undergraduate students, researchers, faculty, and alumni who've graduated within the past five years.
What We Believe
Our goal is to help students and alumni at the University of Alberta gain experience and exposure to tech-based entrepreneurship, whether in the classroom or through scaling your next project into a successful venture.
How We Help
ICE offers access to mentors, free programs, interdisciplinary workshops, co-working space in ETLC, funding, industry connections, and more. These tools help kickstart your entrepreneurial journey and guide you through building and scaling your venture.
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.
2025-2025 Cohort Applications Open
Apply to the Innovator Program
Get Involved
Join the Incubator
Embark on your entrepreneurial journey with ICE. Whether you're just starting out 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 ICE. 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
No events at this time
Hours of Operation
Fall/Winter
Monday-Friday
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Contact Us
ICE 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