The Waterloo region is a global innovation hub – one of the world top 20 startup ecosystems according to Startup Genome, and a place growing in renown for its innovative character.
Mobile computing company BlackBerry's revolutionary contribution to Canada's technological and economic landscape is a point of pride for the Waterloo community.
However, as the Waterloo region continues to lead Canada’s innovation agenda by promoting entrepreneurship and industry-university partnership, President Hamdullahpur reminds Canadians that Waterloo’s rise as an international hub for innovation neither beings nor ends with BlackBerry – not by a long shot.
President Hamdullahpur discusses Waterloo's current and future economic strength with Howard Green, host of "Headline" on BNN.
Read President Hamdullahpur's op-ed published by the Globe & Mail, Innovation in Waterloo won’t die with Blackberry.