Waterloo 50

Canada’s most scalable startups

The definitive investor showcase of the most scalable Waterloo startups! The goal is to highlight Waterloo region’s thriving innovation economy at a global stage, and raise $100 million in capital for region’s startups.

These are Waterloo based startups with the following characteristics:

  1. Canada-made innovation with high potential for global commercialization and export

  2. Positive impact on the world towards environment, food security, health outcomes etc.

  3. High potential for advancing and strengthening the local economy

Scale Up Canada’s mission is to establish and enhance Canada as a source of world class innovation, and help accelerate success for high potential Canadian startups by providing them access and intros to investors and strategic customers at a global scale. Applications open Jan 2026!

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FAQ

  1. The region for Waterloo50 is defined as the Greater Waterloo Region - Tri-Cities Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo, and neighbouring townships

  2. The goal to help raise $100 million in capital for the region’s founders

  3. The initiative is stage and industry agnostic. Whether you are a TRL 3/4 startup with cool tech, or a scaleup with millions in revenue, you are welcome to apply

  4. All startups and scaleups in the region are welcome to apply, even if you have been on the list previously

  5. There is no cost

  6. . Deadline TBA