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Communitech implements work-from-home policy
13 March 2020 | By Craig Daniels in: COVID19, Featured, News
In its latest response to the COVID-19 developments, Communitech has closed both of its facilities to the general public and instructed staff to work from home effective end-of-business on Friday. Read more
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Communitech unveils measures to combat virus
12 March 2020 | By Craig Daniels in: COVID19, Featured, News
With the rapidly evolving worldwide response to the COVID-19 coronavirus, Communitech, like many companies in Waterloo Region, unveiled a number of steps designed to help contain the spread of the disease. Read more
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Arctic Wolf lands US$60-million Series D
11 March 2020 | By Craig Daniels in: Featured, News
Arctic Wolf Networks, a fast-growing cybersecurity company, announced a US$60-million Series D raise, and mentioned a significant portion of the money is to play an important role in scaling the company’s… Read more
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True North Festival cancelled amid virus concerns
10 March 2020 | By Craig Daniels in: Featured, News
Communitech decided to cancel True North Festival, a conference and festival all about "tech for good", out of caution due to the COVID-19 virus. Read more
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Ford underscores growth in pre-budget Communitech visit
09 March 2020 | By Craig Daniels in: Featured, News
Ontario Premier Doug Ford made his first visit to Communitech since taking office in June 2018. He pledged to accelerate the provinces economy, and voiced support for tech-based innovation. Read more
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Students converge on Communitech to navigate careers in design
08 March 2020 | By Bill Bean in: Featured, News
About 100 students participated in the first Navigate Design: Craft Your Future conference. There were 11 sessions sponsored by Google, the governments of Ontario and Canada. Read more
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Velocity launches micro-VC fund to help medtech firms
28 February 2020 | By Craig Daniels in: Featured, News
There is a new opportunity for medtech in Waterloo Region. Velocity, with support from Communitech, now has the Velocity HealthTech Fund, a pre-seed fund for health-focused tech companies. Read more
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RainStick lands lion's share of Fierce Founders prize
26 February 2020 | By Craig Daniels in: Featured, News
RainStick won the 2020 Fierce Founders Bootcamp Pitch Competition, with their innovative shower that saves water and energy. HyIvy Health also walked away from the competition richer with the 2nd place… Read more
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Bringing the cost of satellite imagery down to earth
12 February 2020 | By Craig Daniels in: Featured, News
SkyWatch, a Waterloo-based startup, announced a US$7.5-million Series A raise. They seek change the status quo by making satellite imaging more accessible and widespread. They plan on doubling in size… Read more
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Betting big on Faire: Q&A with Kirsten Green
07 February 2020 | By Craig Daniels in: Featured, News
Kirsten Green, founder and Managing Partner of Forerunner Ventures in San Francisco, sat down with Communitech News to talk about Faire, about diversity, and her first impression on the Waterloo Region… Read more