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Technology meets tradition at Techtoberfest presents Investorhaus
11 October 2024 | By Rosie Del Campo in: Event recaps, Events, Featured, Featured news
Lederhosen, a spirit of learning and lively conversations filled the air at Techtoberfest presents Investorhaus. This year’s gathering, hosted by Communitech at the Walper Hotel in Downtown Kitchener,… Read more
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Fierce Founders drive impact and innovation in major industries
09 October 2024 | By Rosie Del Campo in: Featured, Featured news, Founder Profiles
Founder Christy Lee of PatientCompanion is among 10 selected to gain exposure and expand their networks through Communitech Fierce Founders Intensive Track. The program provides $50,000 in matching funds,… Read more
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Waterloo Region tech startups drive manufacturing innovation
02 October 2024 | By Suhani Saigal in: Featured news, News
Two Waterloo Region companies, KA Imaging and ICSPI Corp., alongside Communitech member OTI Lumionics, have been named part of 15 advanced manufacturing projects valued at $59 million, according to a recent… Read more
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Canadian founders pitch tech solutions for long-term care challenges
27 September 2024 | By Rosie Del Campo in: Featured, Featured news, News
On September 26, 2024, the Communitech Fast Track Health showcase focused on improving the quality of life for residents and operators in Canada’s long-term care homes. Nine selected Canadian founders… Read more
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Communitech AGM celebrates founders, community and future growth
20 September 2024 | By Suhani Saigal in: Event recaps, Events, Featured, Featured news, News
Communitech's Annual General Meeting on Sept. 19, 2024, celebrated founders, community and future growth. The meeting highlighted achievements over the past year and looked ahead to more programming, more… Read more
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Going for gold in startup growth through strong investor relationships
19 September 2024 | By Rosie Del Campo in: Event recaps, Events, Featured, Featured news, News
The latest Communitech breakfast highlighted the importance of resilience and relationship building with guest speakers Rosie MacLennan, an Olympic medalist and co-founder of Trainwaive, as well as Janet… Read more
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Building trust in AI with strong policies and cooperation between public and private sectors
13 September 2024 | By Communitech News Team in: Featured, Featured news, News
A Communitech roundtable highlighted the need for policies and collaboration to ensure AI and cybersecurity tools are used ethically. Todd J. McCarthy, Ontario’s Minister of Public and Business Service… Read more
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Waterloo Region tops list of small tech talent markets in North America
05 September 2024 | By Rosie Del Campo in: Featured, Featured news, News
Waterloo Region is the top small tech talent market in North America for the fourth consecutive year, according to CBRE's Scoring Tech Talent 2024 report. With a 46% increase in tech jobs and a ranking… Read more
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Waterloo’s VueReal steers the future of automotive and consumer electronics technology
29 August 2024 | By Rosie Del Campo in: Featured, Featured news, Founder Profiles, News
Waterloo-based VueReal is revving up its operations with a major expansion and new production line for its state-of-the-art microLED displays. From driving down a quiet King Street many years ago to driving… Read more