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The world is watching as data drives Toronto's Smart City experiment
30 October 2017 | By Bill Bean in: Data driven innovation
Sidewalk Toronto is an experiment to make a smart area in one of the most watched cities, Toronto. Read more
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Open data is both an opportunity and a challenge for emergency managers
18 October 2017 | By Bill Bean in: Data driven innovation
Working with open data is a great opportunity but also a great challenge. Open data can be key in an emergency situation where time is limited. Read more
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WINS2017: Buckle up tight – thrills and spills lie ahead
15 September 2017 | By Bill Bean in: Ecosystem, Event recaps, Events, Featured, Multimedia, News, Videos
The Waterloo Innovation Summit has just passed, and we heard from many big names in tech. Read more
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The power, promise – and fear – of the future, laid bare for all at WINS2017
14 September 2017 | By Bill Bean in: Ecosystem, Event recaps, Events, Featured, News
The Waterloo Innovation Summit 2017 asked important questions about technology, machines, and the future of humanity to academics, students, and entrepreneurs. Read more
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House-hunters. Anglers. Parents. Open data can give them the edge over their competition
24 July 2017 | By Bill Bean in: Data driven innovation
Communitech's Bill Bean sheds light on the importance of open data and its usability by many different companies across all sectors. Read more
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The Funder's Side: Tips for founders on choosing an advisory board
16 June 2017 | By Richard Cantin in: Featured, Opinion, Startups, The Funder's Side
The Funder's Side gives advice on advisory boards, their purpose, and how to choose them. Read more
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Teams shoot for the stars at NASA Space Apps Challenge
08 May 2017 | By Bill Bean in: Data driven innovation
NASA's annual international challenge had over 100 participants attended this 2-day hackathon at the Communitech location. Read more
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The funder’s side: four rules for attracting investor interest
07 April 2017 | By Benton Leong in: Ecosystem, Featured, Opinion, Startups, The Funder's Side
Advice for founders on pitching to investors. When pitching founders should understand their audience, and keep their message tailored, honest, and concise. Read more