Leaning into opportunities eased anxieties for this international student By: Nabiha Irfan Sidat, AFM student and Velocity campus ambassador Entering university can be a daunting thought for many prospective students. Packaged with the excitement of kickstarting a new phase in your educational journey is…
Three graduating engineering students turn their Problem Pitch idea into budding startup Pests and diseases are one of the top issues facing farming today. Using pesticides is a major recurring expense but is necessary to maintain economically viable yields and healthy crops. Every year,…
Winner of Concept’s $5K grant competition introduces a hands-free and non-invasive device to help doctors get real-time imaging of the heart in ICUs By Angelica Marie Sanchez, University Relations Infections can be a serious health issue. Early detection and information is key to help doctors…
by Rachel, First-Year AFM Student How Zero Work set me on the path for future success Looking to prepare for your first co-op experience? Zero Work is an asset you don’t want to miss out on! My name is Rachel and I am a…
Velocity, MIX, and Western University derisk health tech start-ups. By providing connections, expert advice and facilities for product development, the Southwestern Ontario Health Innovation Partnership innovation hub increases survival and supports capital-efficient growth for health tech companies.
The recent global health crisis highlighted the need to support and develop health-focused technology companies and build a stronger health innovation and manufacturing pipeline in Ontario. With the support of a $10-million investment from the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency…
Which social media sites you get your news from is an incredibly hot topic. By now, we are all aware of the unintended consequences of letting ‘engagement-prioritizing’ algorithms decide what news article should be pushed in front of people. Using social proof as an…
Have you ever dreamt of the secret formula for giving the perfect pitch? What if we told you we have a guide to pitching that will teach you just that? We’re sure you’re all familiar with the elevator pitch by this point. They tell you to keep it short, make yourself sound interesting, and make your business…
Being passionate about your problem space and solution is an overlooked aspect of creating a successful venture. Passion is a key motivational factor for Miraal Kabir and her venture, Safi. Miraal had firsthand learned about and seen MERS, a coronavirus with a 35% death rate and 5x reproduction rate that runs the risk of turning…
Making decisions is never easy, and having to make a group decision that impacts an organization further complicates the matter. University of Waterloo students Greg Maxin and Ahmed Hamodi recognized this problem and sought to find an innovative solution to help organizations to save time, remove bias, and…