university of waterloo founders
Your Path to Silicon Valley Starts Here
Present your startup idea in a 10-minute virtual pitch. All teams have the chance to win a trip to San Francisco, meet the full Afore team, and secure potential funding up to $500K.
Got an idea but haven't launched yet? Perfect! We invest in founders at the earliest stages – whether you're pre-revenue, building your MVP, or still brainstorming. If you're passionate about solving a problem, we want to hear from you.
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Pitch now through January 31st 💬 Pitch now through January 31st 💬 Pitch now through January 31st 💬
Pitch now through January 31st 💬 Pitch now through January 31st 💬 Pitch now through January 31st 💬
Pitch now through January 31st 💬 Pitch now through January 31st 💬 Pitch now through January 31st 💬
SF All-Expenses Trip
Winning teams get flown to San Francisco to present to our full investor network.
Reserved FIR Spot
One spot in our upcoming cohort of Founders in Residence will be reserved for a team from the Waterloo community.
Potential Investment
Potential investment up to $500K for selected teams joining our FIR program.
apply online
Submit your startup idea and team details through our simple application form.
Virtual Pitch
Selected teams will deliver a 10-minute virtual pitch to our investment committee.
Win Big
Top teams win a trip to SF, meet investors, and get fast-tracked to our FIR program.