Driving Innovation and Entrepreneurship

University of Waterloo is a public research university located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1957, Waterloo is known for its innovative and entrepreneurial culture. The university offers academic programs in engineering, science, mathematics, arts, and more. Waterloo encourages students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset through programs like Velocity, North America's largest free startup incubator. With over 200 startup companies launched and $850 million raised in venture capital funding, Waterloo is cultivating the next generation of tech leaders and changemakers. The university also partners with industry leaders and government to drive research and innovation. Waterloo's culture of innovation empowers students to turn ideas into impact.

Waterloo is home to advanced research facilities and think tanks like the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, the Waterloo Artificial Intelligence Institute, and the Waterloo Quantum Institute. With its focus on hands-on learning and interdisciplinary collaboration, Waterloo is accelerating discoveries and tech breakthroughs that will shape the future.