Current students

Thursday, July 18, 2019 11:00 am - 2:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Velocity Fund Finals $5K

10 early-stage startups have practiced and perfected their 3-minute pitches and are ready to compete at the finals! Join us for an exciting Velocity Fund Finals $5K where emerging student entrepreneurs pitch live for their share of $20K in funding. Each competitor has just 3 minutes to pitch their early-stage startup to a panel of esteemed judges.

Watertalks signage

Because of massive urban expansion in China during the past three decades, China is confronted with a major challenge on how to wisely manage water within a complex urban system. An integrated water systems approach will be presented for tackling tough urbanization problems, such as waterlogging, black and odorous water, and ecosystem degradation within a large urban region.

Saturday, October 26, 2019 12:00 am - 12:00 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Convocation Reception for the Class of 2019

Join us at the Student Life Centre in the Great Hall to celebrate your milestone achievement! The reception starts right after the convocation ceremony.

Thursday, July 11, 2019 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Quantum Valley Investments® Problem Pitch Finals

problem pitchThe Problem Lab invites you to watch the Quantum Valley Investments® Problem Pitch Competition.

Teams have each chosen an important industry problem, and will now pitch their research to a panel of judges for a chance to win up to $30k in grant funding. The 5-minute pitches will demonstrate each competitor’s knowledge of their problem’s history, scope, and impact.

Saturday, July 13, 2019 9:30 am - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

EWB Elora Quarry Adventure

Elora Quarry

Elora Quarry is a swimming spot only half an hour from Waterloo! Buy a ticket for a day of fun on the beach and in the water. Your ticket includes transportation from the University of Waterloo to Elora Quarry and back, as well as admission to the park! All proceeds from this event go towards the It Takes a Village campaign, which supports social enterprises in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Thursday, June 27, 2019 5:35 pm - 7:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Guest Speaker and Fireside Chat: Janét Aizenstros

We are excited to welcome speaker, serial entrepreneur, multiple awards winner, and investor - Janét Aizenstros. Janét will deliver a talk entitled "Pioneer Adventures in Entrepreneurship and Business" followed by a fireside chat.

Please register and join us in the Conrad School Hub on June 27 at 5:35 p.m. for an inspiring and enlightening evening with a dynamic and multifaceted Canadian entrepreneur.