UWaterloo startups to pitch for $125,000 in prizes

Ten startups from the University of Waterloo will pitch their innovative ideas at the Velocity Fund Finals this week for the chance to win one of four prizes worth $25,000. Velocity is a comprehensive entrepreneurship program at Waterloo.

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Judges will present one winner with an additional $10,000 for the top hardware pitch. Another 10 startups will compete for one of three awards worth $5,000.

Companies competing for the Fall 2015 Velocity Fund $25K are:

Acorn Cryotech preserves the cells of youthful people today as a resource to draw from for personalized medical therapy in the future. This provides a bank of youthful cells, for use in genetic therapies that reverse damage that occurs with age.
Arc home is designing a smart vent system, which works with a smart thermostat to control the temperature of individual rooms in your home, preventing uncomfortable temperature differences and reducing home energy bills by up to 30 per cent.
Dabbabi develops new motorcycle technologies to improve performance and safety monitoring on the race track and on public roads.
Doppel Move helps athletes train by quantifying individual movement patterns by means of a smart garment, which detects detrimental movements in their infancy, and ensures safe practice by means of vibratory feedback cues.
HealthIM synchronizes law enforcement and health care systems to improve the quality of care for persons with mental illness, using a clinical reporting system that integrates directly into existing police hardware.
Nashwaak is building GPU-powered data tools for high-speed spatial analysis and visualization, focusing on spatial operators and fast mapping techniques.
NERv is developing implantable bio-sensors that operate from within the human body. They collect data about the body and send feedback to the doctor, allowing medical care facilities to have a portable bio-lab able to assess the human body.
Penta Medical is developing a medical fabric that promotes faster healing, reduces inflammation, alleviates musculoskeletal related pain, and is antibacterial.
Sweat Free Apparel is a high-tech company for apparel, producing under-garments that prevent sweat stains from reaching and ruining your clothes.
Thalo is building a new display technology to increase the battery life and daylight visibility of mobile devices.

Finalists pitching for the Fall 2015 Velocity Fund $5K are:

BioFlex Implant seeks to fix two major issues with current titanium intramedullary implants by using biodegradable polymers to create flexible intramedullary nails for pediatric orthopedic surgery.
Comvo is changing the commentary experience in major league sports by allowing fans to listen to, or provide, real-time commentary from within the community.
EZBot is developing a robotics platform that is able to control a variety of hardware components through Bluetooth.
Finuvo is developing an automated painting station to enable hobbyists and designers to create visually stunning parts by applying a variety of colors and patterns to the surface.
Food Not Waste redistributes surplus food from restaurants and food retailers to community organizations, reducing food waste and feeding those in need.
Hash is an iPhone application that connects to your desktop device and web extensions in order to successfully authenticate several user accounts seamlessly using your fingerprint via touch ID.
Landmine Boys is building an autonomous machine to defuse land mines safely and without detonation, while also saving the land to use for farming.
Minverva Tech is working to develop an accurate method for police officials to use when testing for marijuana intoxication when driving.
PianoShelf is a next-generation platform for piano players, with sheet music you can share and view anywhere, and social collaboration tools to revolutionize learning.
Repleno Labs is developing the world’s first slow charger, which intelligently monitors phone battery health.