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Palitronica closes Series A to scale physics-based cybersecurity for critical infrastructure
Industrial
Aug 13, 2026
When an engineer leaves, their knowledge leaves too. Sidian is fixing that
Business Productivity
Aug 10, 2026
Pilotless planes for the hardest-to-reach places
Industrial
Aug 3, 2026
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New diagnostic device provides 20-minute blood test results
Since its inception at Velocity in 2019, Vital Bio has unveiled the VitalOne, a rapid blood diagnostics device, winning the Disruptive Technology Award at AACC.
Aug 10, 2023
Vital Bio
Move over robots — there’s a new cleaning method for solar panels
Velocity company Swish is optimizing solar energy efficiency with nanotechnology, creating transparent screens that easily clean dust off solar panels in deserts.
Aug 10, 2023
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The method and magic of finding a co-founder
The road to building a company with advanced technology from the ground up can be winding.
Jul 31, 2023
Voltera
Ground News
AI can grow mushrooms
Mycro Harvest is developing an AI-driven mushroom smart farm.
Jul 31, 2023
Mycro Harvest
Velocity students step into the spotlight
Seven finalist teams pitched their innovative startups at the University of Waterloo for a chance to win one of four $5,000 grants showcasing diverse technologies.
Jul 28, 2023
EyesoBio
Pragmatica
Deep tech startup Vital Bio announces US$48 million raise to date, introduces new device
Vital Bio has raised US$48 million to date.
Jul 26, 2023
Vital Bio
Startup set to relieve bottleneck in development of new drug therapies
Liberum Bio, a Velocity company, raises $1.8 million to accelerate protein synthesis for life-saving therapeutics, reducing time and cost for lab testing.
Health
Jul 24, 2023
Liberum Bio
Making a mark on the global stage
Velocity founders showcased their innovations at the Collision conference, gaining global exposure and networking opportunities, with some presenting on the main stage.
Jul 10, 2023
ALORA
Adaptis
MetaCycler BioInnovations
ApplyBoard
Advancing with Determination: The Path to the Velocity $5K Finals
Eight teams advance to the Velocity $5K finals, where they’ll pitch for a chance to win their share of $20,000 at the University of Waterloo.
Jul 10, 2023
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Scispot raises $8M USD to help life sciences labs move faster
June 4, 2026
Mappedin raises $24.5M for indoor digital mapping
April 7, 2026
Upside Robotics is reducing fertilizer use and waste in corn crops
February 11, 2026
OpenPhone rebrands to Quo with $105M financing
September 23, 2025
As trade war rages, Page raises $4.1 million to help orgs track government changes with AI
March 20, 2025
Float Financial, which aims to be the Brex of Canada, lands US$48.5M Series B
January 13, 2025
Could a saliva test detect concussions? A Waterloo biotech startup goes for that goal
November 18, 2024
University of Waterloo’s Velocity moves out of the Garage & into the Arena
November 15, 2024
Back To Basics: How Scribenote Is Saving Vets Time And Money
September 23, 2024
Shohei Ohtani focused on swing after quiet, yet productive, opening week with Dodgers
April 2, 2024
In Theranos' shadow, blood testing startup Vital Biosciences collects $48M
July 25, 2023
Velocity finds new digs in Kitchener’s rapidly growing Innovation District
May 30, 2023
Province invests $7.5M in 'state-of-the-art' Innovation Arena for University of Waterloo
April 13, 2023
University of Waterloo’s Innovation Arena opens its doors
University of Waterloo
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
Health
September 24, 2024
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