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Accelerator Centre · Mar 30, 2026
How NetZenAI is Solving the IT Service Desk’s Biggest Bottleneck
Can AI end the frustration of the IT support ticket? NetZenAI founder Shweta Mishra thinks so. Learn how this Waterloo-based startup is giving technicians the context they need to solve problems faster, and why Mishra believes "validating the problem" is the most important step for any new founder.
TL;WR · Mar 29, 2026
Don't delete the comments on these events.
Your TL;WR for March 31 to April (yes April) 6
Velocity (UW Incubator) · Mar 19, 2026
AI bridging the gap between health-care visits
Waterloo alum develops AI tools that help health-care teams gain clearer visibility into patient well-being and emerging needs
BitBakery Software (Blog) · Mar 15, 2026
From Vibe Coding to Agentic Engineering: What Enterprise Leaders Actually Need to Know
Last November, we wrote about why the vibes are off. AI coding tools had exploded in popularity, everyone was building apps from prompts, and the enterprise software world was trying to figure out whether to embrace it or ignore it. Our take: vibe coding is real, and the producti…
TL;WR · Mar 15, 2026
I'm just doing this to promote my cruise.
Your TL;WR for March 17 through March 23
Velocity (UW Incubator) · Mar 11, 2026
Waterloo student tackles grocery prices with AI-powered app
Fourth-year Global Business and Digital Arts student leverages artificial intelligence to fight food inflation, saving families up to $5,000 each year
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Inovia Capital · Mar 10, 2026
The Next Layer of the Data Stack: Coordinating Data State
The Entire Data Stack Is Becoming More Modular. Now Someone Has to Coordinate It. Modern data infrastructure has largely solved execution. Storage is standardizing around open table formats, and query engines are increasingly modular and interchangeable. As a result, the hardest problems are shifting away from running workloads and toward coordinating evolving data state across…
BetaKit (Kitchener-Waterloo) · Mar 10, 2026
Google for Startups Accelerator reveals 14 “AI-driven” companies in its Canadian cohort
Class of 2026 marks the first time 10-week program has hosted a startup from Sudbury. The post Google for Startups Accelerator reveals 14 “AI-driven” companies in its Canadian cohort first appeared on BetaKit.
TL;WR · Mar 8, 2026
Events like these are normal in Waterloo.
Your TL;WR for March 10 to March 16
Startup Barn · Mar 4, 2026
February Update: Builder Rhythm, Real Momentum
February didn’t slow down. The cold stuck around but the builders kept showing up to hack, to demo, to eat, and to compare notes. A few highlights and then a look ahead.
Velocity (UW Incubator) · Mar 3, 2026
Intellijoint Surgical Inc. and Vena Medical awarded $1.9 million from Ontario’s Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund
Two University of Waterloo–affiliated health-tech companies secure major provincial investment to bring lifesaving innovations to market
Version One Ventures · Mar 2, 2026
Five Posts That Define How We Think
Over the past 13+ years, we’ve written a lot on this blog — investment announcements, portfolio recaps, year-in-reviews. But a handful of posts have captured something deeper: the ideas and convictions that actually guide how we invest. If you’re a founder trying to understand what makes us tick, or just curious about how our thinking […]
Accelerator Centre · Feb 25, 2026
Aerospace Accelerator Spotlight: Ali Taleb, CEO of Vigelon
From a childhood surrounded by airplane models to pioneering electric aviation in California, Ali Taleb’s journey has been defined by a singular focus on flight. Now, as the founder of Vigelon, Taleb is returning to his Canadian roots to solve one of the most pressing challenges in the rapidly expanding drone and eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) sectors—how to turn massive amounts …
BetaKit (Kitchener-Waterloo) · Feb 25, 2026
CoeusAI establishes Dutch HQ after landing major offshore energy gig
Kitchener-Waterloo cleantech startup tapped to help Netherlands with North Sea Energy program. The post CoeusAI establishes Dutch HQ after landing major offshore energy gig first appeared on BetaKit.
Citified · Feb 20, 2026
Local News and Views (Feb 2026)
An overview of local news and other happenings in and around Waterloo Region
TL;WR · Feb 15, 2026
Happy 150th Birthday, Waterloo Public Library
Your TL;WR for February 17 through February 23
Luge Capital · Feb 13, 2026
Hiring: Investment Associate / Principal (Calgary)
Luge Capital, a leading fintech-focused venture capital firm, is looking for a senior investment professional to join our team. In this role, you’ll be hands-on across the full investment lifecycle from sourcing and evaluating companies to negotiating and closing deals, and supporting our portfolio companies as they grow. You’ll work closely with our investment team, Partners, Investment Commit…
BetaKit (Kitchener-Waterloo) · Feb 12, 2026
Apple strikes deal to acquire Canadian database software startup Kuzu
US tech giant confirmed the October 2025 deal in a disclosure to the EU. The post Apple strikes deal to acquire Canadian database software startup Kuzu first appeared on BetaKit.
