The future of health and innovation

Where visionaries come together for global impact.

Located on the University’s Health Sciences Campus in downtown Kitchener, the Innovation Arena accelerates Waterloo region’s thriving tech sector​ and drive Canada’s next wave of economic growth. This dynamic new space connects entrepreneurs with specialized resources to advance health and innovation across sectors.

Together with Velocity – Canada’s most successful incubator – the Innovation Arena fosters collaboration, accelerates new ventures and transforms ideas into real-world impact.  

The Innovation Arena is now open

Together, we're innovating for impact

What makes the Innovation Arena distinct is the combination of Velocity’s exceptional mentorship programs, and the extensive product development resources housed within its infrastructure. This unique offering creates a startup ecosystem like no other. To further enrich this dynamic environment, Innovation Arena resident members have been selected based on their focus on health sciences.

Here, remarkable founders, researchers and students will work with industry leaders, all with a shared mission: to further startup growth and enhance lives in both our local and global communities.