AI-driven mushroom smart farm maker Mycro Harvest joins Velocity Mushrooms are used to make plant-based meat alternatives, as a base for sustainable bioplastics, styrofoam alternatives, vegan leather products and more – so efficient and cost-effective fungi farming is foundational to bringing sustainable products into…
Student teams pitch their innovative technology to secure grant funding By Angelica Marie Sanchez, University Relations On July 19th, the University of Waterloo community came together to support seven finalist teams as they pitched their business ideas for a chance at one of four…
Velocity company Liberum Bio raises seed round Artificial intelligence has made protein design lightning fast, creating digital blueprints for cures to some of the most life-limiting ailments. While this means we now have thousands of new potential therapeutics, for these cures to be realized…
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…
Velocity founders navigate opportunities at Collision Dozens of Velocity founders showcased their innovative businesses and technologies to a global audience at the recent Collision conference in Toronto. The tech conference brings together investors, government and major brands, while giving startups global networking and business-building opportunities. …
Ribbit partners with Transport Canada to carry cargo to underserved communities in northern Canada Autonomous airline Ribbit has signed a $1.3 million contract with Transport Canada to start testing its commercial cargo aircraft to deliver goods to northern Canada, starting in 2024. “Ribbit ultimately…
AI-powered robotics system will increase access to diagnostic imaging, improving patient care Robotics company Cobionix has raised a $2.8 million seed round to deploy its commercial robotics system Codi, an industry-first tele-robotic medical imaging tool. The Velocity company hopes that Codi will increase access…
Engineering grads developing wearable workout gear for real-time training feedback Anna Liebenberg ( BASc ’22) and Shreshth Mehra ( BASc ’22) bonded over a mutual love of fitness. Both, however, experienced moments of isolation in their athletic pursuits. For Mehra, it was when he…
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…
Solving the region’s most pressing health care challenges will require community collaboration, and that’s exactly what was on display at several events celebrating Grand River Hospital Foundation’s Care Never Stops Week from May 23 to May 28. The programming included a Health Innovation Challenge…