Here are the people and events behind some of this year’s most compelling Waterloo stories
For more than four decades, Waterloo professor Larry Smith has helped build the University's reputation for innovation and entrepreneurial excellence
From transforming solutions for homeownership to advancing health care interventions, Waterloo talent continues to disrupt industries and drive change
Velocity cleantech company closes pre-seed round, financing will help accelerate market adoption of its self-cleaning solar technology
Alumni startup Friendlier is making Canada’s switch to reusable plastics easy with a national expansion plan supported by ongoing investment
From non-invasive health care solutions to sustainable construction material and AI-driven coaching, the funding supports future-centric ventures
Waterloo Engineering students walk away with over $100,000 to commercialize their innovative business solutions
Velocity and Socratica’s builder communities help Waterloo students find their people and build their entrepreneurship side
Discover how Waterloo alumni are driving Canada’s economy with five tech companies making a local and global impact
Velocity’s partnership with local hospitals and organizations helps streamline the ideation process for students invested in creating the next big health-tech solution
The University of Waterloo fosters innovation through bold, unconventional research, driving future-focused solutions to both local and global challenges
Student startup MetaCycler BioInnovations collaborates with Dairy Farmers of Ontario to scale their research solution for plastic pollution
Using menstrual products as a diagnostic tool could replace invasive Pap smears with a non-invasive alternative
City of Kitchener partners with United College's GreenHouse to drive youth-led climate action with $64,000 in microgrants from Bloomberg Philanthropies
Waterloo alum and local entrepreneur advocates for a renewed culture of entrepreneurship to help fuel Canada’s future
With AI, manufacturing and green tech-focused companies, Waterloo-linked innovators are scaling businesses for global impact
Velocity startup founded by Waterloo alum creates a more inclusive standard of care in patient communication
