Exploring the underwater world to combat climate change
Leveraging a wealth of pre-existing data, Coastal Carbon is using artificial intelligence and machine learning to measure blue carbon credits for kelp farmers.
Leveraging a wealth of pre-existing data, Coastal Carbon is using artificial intelligence and machine learning to measure blue carbon credits for kelp farmers.
Two research teams have received the first two $5,000 Jain Family Award for Entrepreneurship instalments, a defined term award, designated to University of Waterloo students working with Velocity. The 2022 recipients are innovating to better the lives of spinal patients and making important advancements…
AutoCate founder reflects on the winding journey from mechanic to entrepreneur When Stefanie Bruinsma is confronted with an obstacle, she paves her own path forward. She’s a mechanic-turned-engineer-turned-founder of AutoCate, a platform that empowers and educates car owners, and building a better life for herself…
Velocity spaces, programs and events support students Tapping into Velocity’s resources on campus opens the door to a community of like-minded student innovators, coaches and subject-matter experts. It is where students interested in developing their entrepreneurial mindset can transform ideas beyond the ideation…
The novel software and mapping method will yield both real-time and two dimensional flood models As an environmental engineering undergraduate nearly a decade ago, Robert Chlumsky, PhD candidate in the Faculty of Engineering, forged a professional relationship with his professors Dr. James Craig and Dr.…
RelayMD is improving the specialist referral process for health–care practitioners, leading to positive outcomes for patients Primary care physicians are sending referrals with a keyhole view of the network of specialists available — at great cost to patients — and RelayMD founders Dhvani Patel and…
Clarity and confidence are crucial ingredients to successfully convey your business idea, to name only a few.
The drab weather didn’t stop students from stopping by South Campus Hall Cafeteria last Tuesday to hear Matt Neil, Lead Product Designer at Faire and Velocity Coach, break down the principles of design thinking. Simply put, design thinking is problem solving in five steps.…
Four Velocity startup founders met in Boston in September to attend the RESI Conference. Redefining Early Stage Investments (RESI) is a conference specifically designed to connect start-ups and early-stage investors and strategic channel partners in the health industry. Before attending, the four companies: Vessl,…
Engineering student impresses judges with carbon-neutral masonry units formed using bacteria By Brian Caldwell, Faculty of Engineering A project inspired by a co-op work term on a construction crew has put a Waterloo Engineering student in the running for an international invention prize. Adrian…