For Global Entrepreneurship Week, we’re spotlighting some incredible University of Waterloo entrepreneurs making a difference for humanity and our world.
University of Waterloo alum and founder of Hyivy Health, Rachel Bartholomew (MBET ’14), returned to campus as a collaborator of Velocity and FemTech Canada’s Innovation Challenge, where more than 100 students formed teams to address three critical areas of women’s health: menopause, gynecological health and breast health.
In a landscape where well-funded companies with substantial computational resources dominate, student founders must rapidly test their ideas to stay competitive.
Convocation is a momentous occasion that honours the dedication and achievements of graduates. Family and friends come together with the University of Waterloo community to celebrate graduating students as they embark on exciting new adventures.
This year, graduate students will take the stage as valedictorians representing the Class of 2024 for the first time during the fall convocation ceremonies.
The University of Waterloo has been ranked 25th on Fast Company’s inaugural Ignition Schools 2024 list, recognizing the top 50 universities worldwide that are driving innovation and entrepreneurship. Waterloo is also the third-highest ranked Canadian university, following the University of Toronto and McGill University.
Scribenote, an AI-powered medical scribe that saves veterinarians up to two hours a day by transcribing their notes, has raised $8.2 million in seed funding. The investment round was led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), with additional participation from Inovia Capital, the Velocity Fund and a lineup of angel investors.
Scribenote was co-founded by University of Waterloo alumni Alina Pavel (BASc ‘21) and Ryan Gallagher (BASc ‘21), veterinarian Dr. Katie Gallagher and veterinarian student Emily Merry.
Traditionally, the faculties at Waterloo can seem quite siloed in terms of their organizational structure, but last year the faculties of Environment, Engineering and Math teamed up to break the mold. Together, they offered the first interdisciplinary undergraduate capstone project at the University of Waterloo.
“It looks like a hallmark movie!”
For many, Hope Christmas Tree Farm is not just beautiful but a cherished holiday destination. It is a place where families gather to select the perfect tree and create lasting memories. Yet, behind this picturesque farm is a story of resilience, passion and a deep-rooted love for the land, embodied by its owners, Rebecca and Dan Hope (BES ’97).
The University of Waterloo has long been renowned for entrepreneurship and innovation and for providing co-operative education (co-op) and work-integrated learning at scale with impact.
Margaret Dalziel, professor emerita and Nada Basir, professor of strategic management at Conrad School of Business and Entrepreneurship