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Velocity Incubator

Velocity Incubator is Canada's leading startup incubator, operated by the University of Waterloo. Established in 2008, it focuses on accelerating high-growth startups primarily founded by students and alumni. Velocity has supported over 400 companies, contributing significantly to the economy with a collective enterprise value exceeding US$35 billion. As the flagship entrepreneurship center at the University of Waterloo, Velocity bridges academia and industry. It offers a comprehensive ecosystem that includes non-dilutive funding, state-of-the-art facilities, and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs. The incubator provides tailored programs for founders at various stages, including the Velocity Incubator and the Velocity Fund Pitch Competition, which awards grants to student startups. Its focus areas include technology, biotechnology, hardware, robotics, and environmental sustainability, fostering innovation across diverse sectors.

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Velocity Incubator is Canada's leading startup incubator, operated by the University of Waterloo. Established in 2008, it focuses on accelerating high-growth startups primarily founded by students and alumni. Velocity has supported over 400 companies, contributing significantly to the economy with a collective enterprise value exceeding US$35 billion.

As the flagship entrepreneurship center at the University of Waterloo, Velocity bridges academia and industry. It offers a comprehensive ecosystem that includes non-dilutive funding, state-of-the-art facilities, and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs. The incubator provides tailored programs for founders at various stages, including the Velocity Incubator and the Velocity Fund Pitch Competition, which awards grants to student startups. Its focus areas include technology, biotechnology, hardware, robotics, and environmental sustainability, fostering innovation across diverse sectors.

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