Velocity Homecoming

Sponsorship Package - November 20, 2025
Tina Wilton
Manager, Strategic Partnerships
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Innovate with Velocity

We connect the top entrepreneurial institution in Canada with top business leaders and founders in Canada resulting in a one-of-a-kind startup system.

Since 2008, more than 1,200 Velocity founders have launched over 500 companies with a combined enterprise value of $40 billion. Velocity founders are not only building companies; they are shaping the future of Canadian competitiveness.
500+
startups
$40B
enterprise value
1,200+
founders
We are entering a new chapter with a shared vision: to empower the next generation of founders to grow faster, smarter, and stronger than ever. Velocity founders tackle real-world challenges with sharp insights and tenacity, navigating complex global dynamics.
65%
5-year post-incorporation survival rate
1,400 students
per year from the University of Waterloo
65+
pre-seed and seed level startups building at Velocity
Supporting Velocity means investing in people, potential, and a future that benefits everyone.
Benefits of Sponsorship
  • Connect with Canada's strongest founder network, featuring 395+ student-led entrepreneurship teams and 60+ Velocity startups across multiple sectors
  • Access to $60 million in annual purchasing power through our extensive ecosystem
  • Gain visibility and exclusive access to the Velocity network when you provide support
Sponsorship Opportunities

$1,500

Community Partner

Velocity invites you to be part of Homecoming as a valued Community Partner. Your dedication to supporting startups plays a vital role in shaping Waterloo Region’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.

  • Logo inclusion across all marketing channels including promotional materials, website and social media platforms
  • Two company passes to attend
  • Podium recognition with logo on slides
  • Logo on TV screens throughout the Innovation Arena

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Your brand gains access to a vibrant entrepreneurial network and becomes part of conversations shaping the future of tech and innovation across Canada 🇨🇦 and beyond.

Thank you.
Tina Wilton
Manager, Strategic Partnerships
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