Velocity is here to help you at any stage of your project, from generating ideas to starting a full-time career as a founder and beyond. We support any member of the University of Waterloo community, students, staff, and faculty.
We provide programs and advisory support to train you in the skills and mindset that will help you become a successful founder. We connect you with a community of founders who have been where you are and want to support you as they were supported by those who came before them. We also provide the physical spaces needed to build products and connect with other students.
No idea? No cofounder? No problem! Explore Our events and programs
Join one of our casual networking mixers to meet like-minded individuals, or dive into an innovation challenge where no prior experience or ideas are needed.
Got an idea and a cofounder? Here’s what to do next!
Take advantage of our programs to will help you validate your solution fast.
Full-stack resources for early-stage founders
We'll supply you with the connections you need, practical and authentic business expertise, product development know-how, space to build a team and develop products, and non-dilutive funding.
We can help you at any stage of your journey, even if you are at the very beginning. We want to help you take the next step, whether it is your first or 10,000th.
Think of Velocity as a home base for you and your startup. We want you to take advantage of any programs or funding opportunities that will improve your chances of success and we will actively help you get into any programs that would be beneficial. We will always have your back – we can run through the pros and cons of any offer you receive.
NO! There are many problems to solve, both outside and inside tech, that require creative solutions. We will work with any student taking any degree at any level of experience who is curious about starting a business.