For decades, the University of Calgary (UCalgary) has been a global leader in energy research, driving innovation in petroleum and renewable energy. UCalgary’s Global Research Initiative in Sustainable Low Carbon Unconventional Resources (GRI), a $75M Canada First Research Excellence Fund program, accelerates lab-to-field energy solutions.
GRI fosters discovery, creativity, and innovation in Heavy Oil & Bitumen, Tight Oil & Gas, and Low CO₂ Solutions. With >80 projects, 160+ inventions, >31 startups, >100 faculty, >500 grad students & postdocs, >800 publications, and 300 collaborators across 33 countries, GRI delivers impactful research.
Through collaboration, GRI translates research into real-world applications, helping industry develop safe, clean, and secure energy solutions. Connect with us to explore partnership opportunities, leverage cutting-edge expertise, and advance sustainable energy innovation that benefits both industry and society.
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