If you’ve recently been to the second floor of South Campus Hall you’ll have seen Velocity Start’s new 6000 sq ft space created to promote entrepreneurship and innovation. The space is available for student use from 8am to 11pm, with Velocity staff on-site at all times to provide information on some of their services like workshops, seminars, bookable spaces, maker space, and much more.
Generally, it can be hard to find a good place to meet up when you’re in the process of starting – or trying to start – a business. As part of Waterloo’s growing startup culture, Velocity thought it was necessary to have a space dedicated to this and available for everyone. This new space not only gives you an environment to plan your future potentially million-dollar start-up, but helps surround you with like-minded individuals!
After developing your concept on paper you can start prototyping the same day with their dedicated maker space. This section of Velocity Start is equipped with 3D printers, hand tools, and galls walls to block noise and disruptions. If you don’t know how to use a piece of equipment or need help developing prototypes, there is staff to assist you.
Food Services will also be coming back within a month right next to Velocity Start, with a range of new cuisine to try.
There are several upcoming events this month (which generally have free pizza and drinks provided!) including:
March 9 – Pitch like a Pro
March 16-17 – Velocity Fund Qualifiers
March 23 – The Start-Up Roller Coaster
March 31 – Velocity Fund Finals
If you haven’t yet been to Velocity Start, do yourself a favour and check it out. It’s a wonderful place to study, with furnished wooden tables and outlets nearly everywhere: you might end up staying all day!
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