Velocity Fund
A pre-seed fund spun out of the University of Waterloo to invest in world-changing companies at the earliest stage. Velocity Fund is the next step in Velocity’s evolution and the fund that we wanted to exist when we were founders. We invest at early stage in ambitious founders across software, deep tech and health tech. We offer nimble cheques, no nonsense advice, connection to Canada’s most successful incubator and a world-class network of alumni founders.
A pre-seed fund spun out of the University of Waterloo to invest in world-changing companies at the earliest stage. Velocity Fund is the next step in Velocity’s evolution and the fund that we wanted to exist when we were founders. We invest at early stage in ambitious founders across software, deep tech and health tech. We offer nimble cheques, no nonsense advice, connection to Canada’s most successful incubator and a world-class network of alumni founders.
Anytime
Open to the public
Velocity
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Anytime
Undergraduate students
Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business
Program Overview
This signature program allows you to pursue an entrepreneurial co-op option in which students start your own business while earning co-op credit. After graduation, E Co-op students continue with their venture, begin a new one, or use their E Co-op know-how to obtain employment. E Co-op is a great experience that builds business knowledge, capabilities, and independence that employers value.
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Anytime
Open to the public
Program Overview
Numerous competitions, grants and awards are available to students engaged in entrepreneurship. A comprehensive list has been gathered and will be updated annually.
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September
Graduate students, UWaterloo students
Fulltime-program / Courses
Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business
Program Overview
The University of Waterloo is awarding Entrepreneurial Ph.D. Fellowships to support outstanding, business-minded Waterloo doctoral students who are interested in commercializing their research. Successful fellowship applicants will be enrolled in the Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) part-time program. Recipients can complete the three-year part-time program alongside their regular doctoral studies, tuition-free.
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Every term
UWaterloo students, staff and faculty
Multiple sessions
Concept
Program Overview
The Velocity $5K pitch competition offers the opportunity for students to showcase their innovative business ideas and compete for grant funding.
24 teams are selected to compete in the semi-finals. From there, a panel of live judges will narrow down the field to 8 teams to pitch in the finals, where 4 teams are selected live to win a prize of $5,000 each.
Through the process, participants receive valuable feedback, pitching experience, and idea validation from a network of experienced entrepreneurs and Velocity Coaches.
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