Tech news archives

The moments, milestones and stories that helped shape Waterloo Region tech. Explore the archive and revisit the people, companies and ideas that got us here.

Live from downtown Kitchener. It's Mic Nite!

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

This week Communitech will host Mic Nite in downtown Kitchener where there will be a night of music and…

M-Theory: Technology and the steady commoditization of people

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Melanie Baker discusses how technology is warping our behaviours and the way we think.

Three years in, TD Lab looks forward to 'endless possibilities'

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Communitech News sat down with TD Lab Director Aaron Stuart to discuss the lab's achievements and future.

Communitech @20: The ripple effect that changed Waterloo Region

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Communitech discuss their journey with the mayors of Kitchener and Waterloo.

2017 Open Cities Index: How open is your city?

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

The third annual Open Cities Index is out that shares the top 20 open cities in Canada.

Kik raises US$100 million with 'Kin' token distribution event

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Kik had a token distribution event where they raised over $100 million.

How Soft Landing spurred success for two Canadian startups

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Communitech News spoke with eleven-x and Swept, two companies who benefitted from the Soft Landing program.

Tech Roundup for September 2017

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

September has been a busy month full of striving for diversity and for growth. Hear wins from UW, Plum,…

Media Sonar helping in the fight against human trafficking

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Media Sonar, is part of a three-year Ontario initiative that will help provide support services to trafficked…

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