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I Think Security Ltd. launches LOQ
02 July 2021 | By Communitech in: Member news
LOQ, a digital security service for asset managers by I Think Security Ltd. combines military-grade security with transparent ease of use to provide secure document sharing, protected cloud backup, and… Read more
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And the future of retail is… virtual and in-person
24 June 2021 | By Kevin Crowley in: Ecosystem, Featured
As retailers prepare for the post-COVID era, customers will want a blend of in-person service and the online options they've become used to during the pandemic, according to experts at a Communitech-hosted… Read more
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The Waterloo Protocol on Ethical AI?
17 June 2021 | By Kevin Crowley in: Ecosystem, Featured, News
Canada and Waterloo Region have the technical expertise and trusted reputation to play a leadership role in shaping international standards around the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI). Read more
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SkyWatch soars with US$17.2-million Series B raise
15 June 2021 | By Kevin Crowley in: Ecosystem, Featured
SkyWatch Space Applications, which is housed in the Communitech Data Hub in Waterloo, announced a US$17.2-million Series B raise that will help it expand its software platforms, which make satellite images… Read more
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ApplyBoard raises another CDN$375M
15 June 2021 | By Kevin Crowley in: Ecosystem, Featured
ApplyBoard, the fast-growing Waterloo Region company that simplifies the application process for international students, has announced a Series D raise of CDN$375 million and a new valuation of CDN$4 billion. Read more
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MasterClass launches engineering hub in Waterloo Region
08 June 2021 | By Kevin Crowley in: Ecosystem, Featured
MasterClass, the video-streaming service that connects learners with celebrity teachers, is launching an engineering hub in Waterloo Region.MasterClass launches engineering hub in Waterloo Region Read more
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IPO or private investment?
25 May 2021 | By Kevin Crowley in: Ecosystem, Featured
Renewed interest in tech IPOs fuels debate about whether it's better to fund growth through public or private investment. Read more
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Chatbot firm Ada joins the unicorn herd
10 May 2021 | By Kevin Crowley in: Ecosystem, Featured
Toronto-based Chatbot firm Ada, which graduated from the Communitech Rev accelerator in 2017, has reached unicorn status with a valuation of US1.2B. Read more
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Bringing more opportunity to women founders in Canada
25 June 2020 | By Communitech in: Featured, Opinion
Women entrepreneurs are severely under-represented in tech. They also struggle to raise as much capital as their male counterparts. Organizations such as Google and Communitech seek to support women entrepreneurs. Read more
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Starts April 3 in KW - Speaker Circles - presenting comfortably and clearly
18 March 2020 | By Communitech in: Member news
Speaker Circles is a six-week small-group program that allows participants to practice their public speaking skills in a small, friendly group. The next session begins April 3 and runs Wednesday mornings… Read more