Waterloo EDC Blog

The University of Waterloo has announced plans to launch an innovation centre that will focus on health innovation and medical technology with new facilities for the Waterloo startup community. Dubbed the “Innovation Arena” – a preliminary name that could change in coming years – the new 90,000 square foot centre will include a wet lab for chemical/materials science, four biosafety labs and...

It takes great talent to scale your business. Finding that talent in your city can be challenging — especially in large cities where competition for top tech talent is fierce. The solution for many businesses is opening international offices that act as a tech talent magnet.

Waterloo is one of those communities where businesses have opened offices to take advantage of a highly skilled talent...

October was a great month for Waterloo’s tech ecosystem, with the region’s talent and scale-up companies taking centre stage. This month, Waterloo gained another unicorn, celebrated Canada’s top technology university and saw local companies accelerate their growth.

Here are our top stories from October 2020:

We often compare Waterloo’s exceptional tech credentials to other major cities in Canada like...