The Institute receives no base funding from Mount Royal University and therefore relies on the generosity of donors in order to have a transformational impact on students and the community. In addition to a foundational endowment provided by David and Leslie Bissett, the Institute is grateful for the ongoing commitment of the following community leaders.
RBC Foundation
Following a 2011 foundational donation of $1.1M, in 2021 the RBC Foundation committed a further $525,000 over 3 years to support student innovation and entrepreneurship programming.
JMH & Co.
After 10 years of support, in 2021 JMH extended their commitment for a further 5 years, ensuring an additional $300,000 will be provided to students participating in the LaunchPad Founders Fund and Pitch Competition.
TD Bank
TD Bank has provided a commitment of $500,000 over 5 years to establish the Institute’s Business Growth programs such as Growth Catalyst that will transform Alberta’s small and medium businesses.
Cathy and Bruce Williams
The Williams have committed $300,000 to establishing the Cathy and Bruce Williams Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fund that will provide paid work-integrated learning experiences to MRU students as well as promote the thought leadership of MRU in the community.
connectFirst Credit Union
connectFirst has committed $75,000 over 3 years to fund the connectFirst Student Entrepreneur program and the connectFirst Social Impact Award.
Alberta Innovates
Alberta Innovates committed funding to the Growth Catalyst program, and in support of the HealthTech Challenge.
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
The Government of Canada through PrairiesCan committed funding to expand the Growth Catalyst program and in support of the LaunchPad Tech LiftOff program.