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How to win a case competition in seven hours
Hosted annually at the University of Waterloo, the Fusion Conference brings together science, business, and technology to inspire innovative thinking.
This year’s theme, Bridging the Health Gap, challenged students to develop creative, real-world solutions through a case competition. Congratulations to Murto Hilali, Kiranjot Sidhu, Roma Shangari, Iñigo Olalia, and Yubin Im, who won Most Innovative Solution for their pitch: an early-detection breathalyzer device designed for rapid lung cancer screening.
Bridging science and business: Thomas A. Blakelock High School I-STEM students shine in University of Waterloo presentations
April 24, 2025
The University of Waterloo's Science and Business (SCBUS) program partnered with Thomas A. Blakelock High School's I-STEM program for the 2024-2025 academic year to provide grade 10 students with a unique opportunity to engage in entrepreneurial projects that addressed global challenges, blending scientific inquiry with business acumen.
Murto Hilali’s Journey Of Self-Discovery Through A Work-Term In Drug Discovery
February 10, 2025
Murto Hilali, a fourth-year Biotechnology and Economics student at the University of Waterloo has recently completed a co-op term in Singapore where he had the opportunity to work as a Computational Chemistry Research Student at QDX Technologies; a startup that is working on developing computational tools for drug discovery.
Featured Events
Fusion Conference 2025
Nov 15, 2025
Join us Nov 15, 2025 (8:30 AM–4:00 PM, School of Accounting & Finance) for Fusion Conference 2025: Bridging the Health Gap. Hear a keynote by Google’s Gavin Duggan, engage in dynamic panels, and compete in a health-tech case competition.
Open to all faculties. Each participant must register individually.
Spots are limited—secure your place in shaping the future of healthcare today!
SBAT Virtual Speaker Series: Mendel Murray and Kree Govendor
March 21, 2025
Join the link to hear from Kree Govendor from 4-4:50pm and Mendell Murray 5-5:50pm. Learn about their unique fields and ask questions in a Q & A session.