Presenting the $5K finalists for the F18 Velocity Fund finals competition.

4 lessons shared by Velocity founders.

North, formerly Thalmic Labs, has launched its innovative Focals smart glasses, designed to merge technology with fashion and user experience, setting a new standard for everyday wearable tech while building on its roots in the Velocity Garage.

Startups win $130,000 at 22nd Velocity Fund finals.

Embark, founded by Alex Rodrigues and Brandon Moak, aims to scale its fleet of autonomous semi-trucks from 5 to 100 with a recent $40 million investment, revolutionizing the trucking industry by enhancing efficiency and addressing the driver shortage through innovative self-driving technology.

Presenting the finalists for the S18 Velocity Fund Finals $5K competition.

ApplyBoard, a Velocity alumnus, has raised $17 million in Series A funding to simplify the application process for international students seeking to study in North America, leveraging the founders' personal experiences to streamline school matching and visa navigation.

The Thiel Fellowship offers $100,000 grants and a two-year program for youth under 22 to pursue entrepreneurial ideas, with notable recipients including Shak Lakhani of Avro Life Science and André Bertram of HelpWear, both of whom are developing innovative health solutions.

Velocity began as an experiment in 2008 to unite aspiring entrepreneurs, evolving into a catalyst for hundreds of startups that have significantly shaped Waterloo Region's entrepreneurial landscape.