Co-operative Education and Velocity are pleased to announce the 2023 co-op Problem Award recipients. The Co-op Problem Award is earned by providing the best analysis of an important problem relevant to a co-op employer or the employer’s industry with a First Prize Tuition Scholarship of $1,500 or Second Prize…
Eight student founded teams springing from the faculties of Engineering, Math and Health have advanced to the final round of the Velocity Pitch Competition this April 4 at Theatre of the Arts. These eight teams emerge from a pool of 27 semi-finalists and over…
Innovative student teams representing University of Waterloo’s diverse and varied student body are diligently preparing to showcase their entrepreneurial prowess at the Velocity Pitch Competition semi-finals on March 13 & 14. This event will be a preview of what is to come in the…
Eight teams earn a spot in the finals and a chance to pitch live and win their share of $20,000 Over the course of two nights, 23 teams had only three minutes to pitch live and captivate a panel of expert judges, convincing them…
This is your opportunity to be in the audience as UWaterloo student teams pitch their startup ideas to a panel of judges from the local community. The top 8 teams from across night one and night two will move on to the Velocity $5K Finals on July 19th to compete for a chance at one of four $5,000 prizes in grant funding to help turn their concept into a reality.
Founders share valuable insights and emphasize the power of collaboration and learning The camaraderie among Velocity companies is strong. Founders from various stages recently united for an overdue evening of celebration and networking. It marked a long-awaited reunion for some, their first return to…