A fresh injection of $7.5 million USD seed funding is propelling Upside Robotics into its next phase of growth, giving the Velocity‑based startup momentum to deepen its partnerships with farmers and agricultural companies across Canada.
Large-scale melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet is irreversible and happening at a rapid rate, and now a new international study is the first to understand why.
New research into the impact of climate change on snow sports provides recommendations to increase the climate-resilience of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Tim Lichti (BA ’14)
Alum, Faculty of Arts
> Co-founder and CEO, Swap Robotics
> Velocity
Hoang Do
Undergraduate student, Faculty of Environment
> Co-op and experiential Education
Growing up in Vietnam, Hoang Do was interested in economic development in developing countries, and the need to combine economic considerations with environmental issues.
Dr. Leia Minaker
Professor, School of Planning
Faculty of Environment
> Future Cities Institute
When it comes to innovation, the University of Waterloo has long stood out — not only for its world-class research and entrepreneurial ecosystem but for a distinctive intellectual property (IP) policy that puts creators in control. This creator-owned IP model fosters an environment for innovation to thrive and has become a catalyst for global conversations about how to empower researchers while driving commercialization responsibly.
A natural, superabsorbent material developed at the University of Waterloo could dramatically reduce the environmental impact of personal hygiene products like diapers, menstrual pads and tampons.
Unlike synthetic absorbent materials in commercial hygiene products, which are expected to take centuries to break down, the new hydrogel degrades harmlessly in soil within three months.
A balsam fir for its sweet fragrance or a white pine for its soft needles?
Picking a real Christmas tree is a beloved tradition for many and a proven environmentally friendly choice. But as our climate changes, tree growers are having to adapt to new conditions from shifting seasons to the arrival of unfamiliar pests. While the challenges are significant, innovation is growing.