Where there’s a challenge, Waterloo is on it.
Our world is changing, and we must evolve with it. To make the greatest impact, Waterloo is developing future-focused solutions – built on boundary-breaking research, experiential education and entrepreneurship – that innovate for real-world change.
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Waterloo has a wealth of leaders, changemakers and innovators who are imagining a bold new future.
Discover more ways Waterloo is on it.
Catching concussions fast →
Learn how a Waterloo startup is catching concussions faster with a new saliva test that gives results right on the sidelines.
Detecting cancer with AI →
Explore how this Waterloo researcher is developing AI that enables smarter, faster decisions during surgery.
Grounding AI in humanity →
Discover how this Waterloo researcher is designing AI that supports us, not steers us.
Cutting energy with code →
Explore how Waterloo researchers are developing code that may cut data centre energy use by 30%.
Accelerating drug discovery→
Learn how Waterloo researchers are designing AI that makes drug discovery faster and cheaper.
Reducing fleet emissions →
Discover how this Waterloo student is reducing Purolator's fleet emissions.