Communitech

Communitech

Communitech is a member-based organization that represents over 400 technology companies in the Waterloo Region. Communitech drives the growth and success of the Region’s tech sector through a vibrant network of leadership, connections and promotion.

Website:
http://www.communitech.ca
Categories:
Industry Associations
Address:
16 - 295 Hagey Blvd
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Blog Posts About Communitech

Check Out This Totally Unassuming House in Waterloo That's Secretly Incubating Significant Startups
There is nothing extraordinary about the Batavia House. On the outside, anyway. But inside the six-bedroom bungalow on Batavia Place, it's all about the extraordinary. Financial Post Tech Desk... [more]
Open Text Chairman Tom Jenkins Inducted to Order of Canada
Open Text Chairman Tom Jenkins was inducted into the Order of Canada last week. Tom has been closely involved with many projects in the area over the past several years. A decade ago, Tom... [more]
Communitech's Hub responsible for $500 Million in deals in Year One
Waterloo's Communitech announced yesterday that they have played a "key role" in tech company deals totaling more than $500 million and the emergence of 164 new digital media companies during the... [more]
Waterloo's Communitech hosts career fair to help displaced RIM employees
Waterloo's Communitech has announced that they are hosting Tech Vibe Career Fairs later this month to help displaced RIM employees connect with other tech companies in Waterloo Region who are... [more]
Do Business Accelerators Work?
Leaders of three Canadian business accelerators painted a very clear picture of what it takes to succeed—strong connections with the surrounding tech community, industry involvement,... [more]
Communitech’s Venture Services Program expands to meet Waterloo tech growth
Waterloo's Communitech announced this morning that their Venture Services program is expanding to support the growing number of startups relying on Communitech for commercialization expertise. The... [more]
BCTIA looks at Accelerator Programs... do they really work?
Google ‘Accelerator Programs’ and over 9 million search results are returned offering everything from online services to mentoring, coaching, funding and office space. We're bombarded... [more]
Communitech Tech Leadership Conference showcases 12 up-and-comers
Twelve tech companies on the brink of breakthroughs will be showcased in the Tech Expo at Communitech’s annual Tech Leadership Conference at Bingeman’s Conference Centre on Wednesday,... [more]
The Accelerator Centre and Communitech team up in Waterloo
The Waterloo Region just became an even better place to start a business. Early-stage companies now have access to seamless support services from both the Accelerator Centre (AC) in the Research +... [more]
Ontario offers foreign students scholarships; should those scholarships be going to students born in Ontario?
The Province of Ontario has recently announced the Ontario Trillium Scholarships, which are designed to attract international talent to Ontario universities. Representatives from the South Ontario... [more]
Communitech steps it up with Entrepreneur Week in Waterloo
Communitech is stepping it up a notch this year as their celebrate their 7th annual Entrepreneur Week. “Entrepreneur Week in Waterloo Region is all about networking between founding... [more]
Ontario's Digital Media Hub opens for Business in Kitchener
In March Ontario announced $100 Million in provincial support for a major digital media innovation centre in downtown Kitchener. Today the Communitech Hub has officially opened for business and... [more]
Waterloo Tech Sector jumps by 21% in 2 Years
According to the 2010 edition of the Waterloo Region Tech Directory and State of the Industry report, company growth in the Waterloo Region has jumped 21% over the past two years. The full... [more]
Google relocates KW offices to downtown Kitchener
Kitchener will play host to Google soon, as the internet behemoth relocates its offices from UWaterloo's Research and Technology Park to downtown Kitchener's Tannery District. This is the second... [more]
Communitech heats up Conference with Keynote from Ashley Madison Founder
What do the founder of the Ashley Madison Agency (Tagline: Life is Short. Have an affair.), a Harvard business professor, and a best-selling business author have in common? They are all keynote... [more]
Waterloo Tech Companies tapping Ottawa Talent Pool to fill Jobs
On April 21st Communitech is heading to the nation's capital to look for talent with its 'Get a Life in Waterloo Region' recruitment effort on behalf of 700 tech companies from Waterloo.... [more]
Maple Inc. and Communitech a-buzz with new offices
Talk about aggressive expansions, two Waterloo scions of technological wizardry seem all set to open up new offices in a bid to capture and stabilize a growing activities base. Waterloo-based Maple... [more]
Here's how you can fast track to entrepreneurial success at UWateroo this summer
The University of Waterloo's VeloCity residence looks all set to hold its VeloCity Entrepreneurship Bootcamp (VEB), a first-of-its-kind residence-based program to be launched this summer. The... [more]
Digital Media Gets a Home in Downtown Kitchener's The Tannery
Early this week Communitech announced that The Tannery in downtown Kitchener will become the "centre for innovation in digital media." The Hub will offer not only office space, but a collaborative... [more]
UW to host residence-based Young Entrepreneur Bootcamp
The folks in Waterloo are at it again. This summer the University of Waterloo is launching the VeloCity Entrepreneur Bootcamp (VEB), where Canada's most promising young entrepreneurs can come to... [more]
Communitech hosts Entrepreneur Week
From November 16th - 22nd, Communitech is hosting Entrepreneur Week - "North America’s biggest innovation festival dedicated to entrepreneurial spirit".  The week-long festival features... [more]
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak’s Breakfast Presentation
Apple co-founder, Steve Woznaik recently gave a presentation at a Communitech technology breakfast event last week held in Kitchener. Woz has been giving a lot of presentations lately to help... [more]
National Post Article Names Waterloo As Ontario’s New Tech Capital
Last week the National Post ran an article titled, Technology the new engine of central Canada. The article offers a mix of stories about Waterloo’s tech start up culture and looks at the... [more]
Digital Media Corridor gets funding
Communitech and the Stratford Institute of the University of Waterloo announced today that they have been awarded $10.7 million from Ottawa to establish the "Corridor for Advancing Canadian Digital... [more]
Communitech Breakfast With Brent Mooney - Senior VP of Allstream
The Waterloo Region Technology Association, Communitech, will be hosting another of its "Breakfast with the Boss" events this Wednesday from 7:30 - 9:00am at the Kitchener Children Museum. The... [more]
Lunchtime Accounting Bootcamp in Waterloo
Gary Will of WatStart reminded tech startups in Waterloo today that there is a free accounting bootcamp tomorrow (Oct. 29th) from 11am to 1pm at the Accelerator Centre. The session will look at tax... [more]
Founders & Funders coming to Waterloo
The folks at Communitech are helping coordinate a Founders & Funders event for Waterloo to take place on Ocotober 9th during Entrepreneur Week. Founders & Funders is a social event aimed... [more]
The Long Tail in Waterloo
Exciting news in Waterloo. Apparently Communitech has secured Chris Anderson as their keynote speaker for their 2008 Tech Leadership Conference which takes place on May 1st. Communitech's annual... [more]

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