about this event
Velocity is kicking off Waterloo Tech Week 2026 with the Velocity Pitch Competition. It will look a little different this time around. 100 pitches. 100 judges. One day of lightning pitches.
Be there to cheer on the top 10 student teams that make it to the finals where they have a chance at more business-changing connections as well as a $5,000 top prize.
Registration opens for final awards: 12:30 PM Final awards: 1:00-3:00 PM
Other Velocity Pitch Competition options: Apply to judge: Are you a current founder, Velocity or UWaterloo alumni or community member that wants to join us as a judge? Please apply through this link. Apply to pitch before August 28: If you're a current UWaterloo student you can apply to deliver your two-minute lightning pitch at the Velocity Pitch Competition. More details and a link to apply are available through this link.
Your comfort and participation are important to us. If there is something we can do to make this event more accessible for you please reach out to velocity.events@uwaterloo.ca and let us know.
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Velocity is an official event host with Waterloo Tech Week 2026, a celebration of what's been built here, and what's still to come. We're building something great together. September 12-17, 2026. waterlootechweek.ca
schedule
Velocity Pitch Competition Finals
Final awards. Registration opens 12:30 PM.
◍ Science Teaching Complex (STC)prizes
| Place | Prize | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Top prize | $5,000 |