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.

Fierce resolve: Ora founder reinvents the medical alert device

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Medical alert device Ora's founder Serese Selander talks about her story and what led her to starting…

Tech Roundup for 2017

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

This annual issue of tech roundup saw big steps forward in boosting women in tech, building smarter cities…

R&D panel recognizes need for targeted support

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

The expert panel that reported on research and development funding on Monday has brought welcome recognition…

ProNavigator raises CAD$5.6 million to drive expansion

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

ProNavigator, an insurance tech company has raised CAD$5.6 million in a financing round, its second multimillion-dollar…

Push tech exports worldwide, federal minister says

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Mary Ng, Canada's Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion speaks on the Governments determination…

Fierce Founders alum SWTCH Energy raises $1.1 million to bring smart vehicle charging to cities

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

SWTCH was founded in 2016 to address the unique challenges of urban electric vehicle (EV) ownership as…

Joint project by Maplesoft and University of Waterloo wins Innovation in Education Award

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

The Secondary School Courseware project, a joint project between Maplesoft and the University of Waterloo…

Quantum and the data threat: Q & A with Scott Totzke

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

CEO of quantum computer cryptography company ISARA, Scott Totzke, sits down with Communitech to talk…

North lands $24 million from federal government

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

North, Inc recently launched it's eyewear product Focals and has qualified for $24 million in funding…

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