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
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
By Media RelationsTen 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.
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:
Finalists pitching for the Fall 2015 Velocity Fund $5K are:
Velocity Fund $25K judges:
Velocity Fund $5K judges:
Location: Great Hall of the Student Life Centre, University of Waterloo
Time: The $5K competition starts at 11 a.m. The $25K competition starts at 1 p.m., with the event wrapping at 3 p.m.
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