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Embracing AI to tackle real-world problems

Velocity pitch competition finalists share the excitement for their startup ideas.
University of Waterloo
Jul 2, 2024
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Startups are helping Canada prepare for population growth and aging

Velocity founders are working to improve the wellbeing of Canadians in a time when the country's population is growing and aging.
Community
Jun 28, 2024
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Chirp
Qidni Labs
HeMeTekx

Liberum Biotech and RosettaCommons put rapid protein designing to the test

Liberum Biotech drives adoption of its tech, helping scientists at top universities, research institutions, and hospitals verify their protein designs.
Health
Jun 19, 2024
Liberum Bio

Students confront the world’s biggest problems with startup ideas

A breathalyzer for breast cancer diagnosis, drones to light dark spaces, and a roofing robot are just some University of Waterloo startups in the Velocity Pitch semi-finals.
University of Waterloo
Jun 17, 2024
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Five lessons from two-time unicorn co-founder

From Velocity to being CEO of VC firm Future Africa, Aboyeji's journey includes co-founding two unicorn companies Andella and Flutterwave.
Community
Jun 12, 2024
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Brace for Impact: OrthoFlexion’s Journey from Hospital to Startup

On co-op at SickKids, Ella Walsh co-founded OrthoFlexion with Dr. Bouchard to aid clubfoot bracing. Their sensor tech tracks use, easing stress for parents.
University of Waterloo
Jun 7, 2024
OrthoFlexion

May recap: key moments and milestones

Highlights from May 2024.
Community
Jun 3, 2024
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Nfinite Nanotech
Pronti AI
Scribenote
Vessl Prosthetics

A need for clean: this startup is automating data cleaning to keep up with AI demand

Artemis Data raised $2M in pre-seed funding led by Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, with support from Telegraph Hill Capital, Ripple Ventures, and angel investors.
Consumer
May 31, 2024
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Seeds of Change: Supporting Farmers and Connecting Communities with FarmicleGrow

A Ghanaian farmer’s question—“How do I find markets for my products?”—inspired MBET student Lydia Konlan to create FarmicleGrow, a platform linking farmers to buyers.
University of Waterloo
May 31, 2024
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November 15, 2024

Detecting concussions with a simple spit test

Health
November 18, 2024

Waterloo startup Scribenote secures $8.2 million to tackle vet burnout with AI scribe

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September 24, 2024

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