Velocity @uwvelocity.bsky.social · 14/08/2025We concluded our inaugural Summer Accelerator with a focused and forward-looking Demo Day. Over the past two months, 20 teams from our campus programming joined us at the Innovation Arena for an intensive experience designed to support their transition from student to entrepreneur. 150
Velocity @uwvelocity.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Phoenix, a leading Canadian healthtech startup, raised $50M CAD to expand its digital health platform for men’s health. Committed to patient-centric care, Phoenix is redefining men's healthcare from diagnosis to delivery.betakit.comPhoenix secures equity from Valspring, venture debt from CIBC for prescription drug serviceToronto-based healthtech startup Phoenix has closed $50 million CAD in equity and debt to help men suffering from erectile dysfunction and other common but stigmatized health conditions “rise again.” 000
Reposted by VelocityUniversity of Waterloo @uwaterloo.ca · 11/02/2025#UWaterloo alum Ria Menon (BSc ’24) is bridging the gap in undergrad research opportunities with Real Research- connecting students with mentors for hands-on lab experience. More: bit.ly/3COacbl | #GlobalFutures #UWaterloo 063
Velocity @uwvelocity.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Waterloo Region is a fast-growing tech hub, home to ambitious founders like Cameron Waite, CEO of Real Life Robotics. His company is transforming daily life with autonomous robots, bridging the gap between tech and non-tech users. Read more: www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/ar...ctvnews.caTech talent surging in Waterloo RegionWaterloo Region is known as one of the fastest-growing tech hubs in North America and new data backs it up. 000
Velocity @uwvelocity.bsky.social · 30/01/2025Say hello to Codi, the autonomous robot transforming ultrasound procedures! Developed by Velocity startup Cobionix, Codi tackles health-care labor shortages with cutting-edge tech. Read more: uwaterloo.ca/news/global-... 000
Velocity @uwvelocity.bsky.social · 03/12/2024MedInclude has partnered with Grand River Hospital to address communication challenges in the Renal Program. This 3-month collaboration will use MedInclude's platform to enhance patient engagement and streamline provider-patient interactions. More: www.velocityincubator.com/news/medincl... 000
Velocity @uwvelocity.bsky.social · 18/11/2024A simple saliva test could detect a concussion. HeadFirst, a company at Velocity has developed a way to test for concussions using a simple saliva test. The process provides a rapid and accurate way to detect mild traumatic brain injuries. More: www.velocityincubator.com/news/detecti... 000
Velocity @uwvelocity.bsky.social · 18/11/2024We’ve opened our new headquarters at the University of Waterloo’s Innovation Arena The Arena houses enhanced business supports for founders, state-of-the-art product development labs, manufacturing equipment and collaboration spaces. More: bit.ly/3Cuoaie 020