Velocity
Also known as Velocity Accelerator, Velocity Incubator
Incubator Waterloo, Canada Run by University of Waterloo Since 2008 velocityincubator.com
InvestmentNone stated
Credits and perksNone statedMaximum across tiers
Program length—
Companies supported500as of 2026
Overview
University of Waterloo's startup incubator, active since 2008, offering a founder community, coaching and tools for early-stage companies. It also runs the Velocity Pitch Competition and themed challenges.
What startups get
Workspace, coaching, a founder network, pitch competitions with grant prizes and connections to investors.
Details
- Type
- Incubator
- Run by
- University of Waterloo
- Headquarters
- Waterloo, Canada
- Who can apply
- Early-stage founders, primarily from the University of Waterloo community
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed
- Started
- 2008
- Status
- Active
- Website
- velocityincubator.com
Notable alumni
About this data
Compiled from the program’s website, announcements, and press reports as of October 9, 2026. Terms, credits, and eligibility change between cohorts; confirm them with the program before applying. Alumni are examples, not a complete list.