​The Velocity 25K competition is back!

Join us for the Velocity Pitch Competition, where elite emerging founders from the University of Waterloo ecosystem showcase their transformative ventures. New for 2025, this special event brings together exceptional current and past Waterloo founders for an exhilarating showcase of innovation and entrepreneurial talent.

​This year, we're proud to reintroduce a first-place award of $25,000 to propel the winning venture forward.

​Join us to:

• ​Witness groundbreaking startups pitch their ambitious ideas
• ​Support Velocity's most promising new founders
• ​Connect with the vibrant Velocity community of students, founders, and funders

​Be part of transformative venture-building in action. Together, we're challenging, connecting, and propelling those who challenge, connect, and propel our world.

Meet the finalist teams