The Calgary Research and Development Authority is a tripartite initiative of the University of Calgary, the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Calgary, established in 1981 with the goal of diversifying the regional economy. The Authority is a not-for-profit organization with the mission to attract and develop research and research-based advanced technology industry. CRDA is a partner in making things happen in Calgary. In support of this mission, the Authority operates the following facilities and programs:
The CRDA is also part of the INFOPORT group whose mission includes promoting Calgary as an information hub on the Information Highway.
Discovery Place One is the first of several multi-tenant research buildings which the Authority is developing in the University Research Park. Discovery Place One provides cost effective facilities for organizations wishing to take advantage of the proximity to the research excellence and facilities of the University of Calgary and of the major concentration of research organizations already located there.