Cooperathon powered by Desjardins: online info session and fireside chat
Virtual info and networking Session – Cooperathon 2026
Join the University of Waterloo's flagship entrepreneurship center, Velocity, and Desjardins to learn more about Cooperathon 2026.
Join the Feb. 25th virtual session to learn more about Cooperathon and also hear from experienced founders, including Rastin Rassoli, co-founder of Doro and Miswar Syed, co-founder of Swish Solar about their journey to date.
Why attend?
-Get details about Cooperathon, a free Canada-wide entrepreneurial program
-Learn about the journey's of successful entrepreneurs
- Learn how you could win up to 100K in cash prizes from registering to Cooperathon
What is Cooperathon?
Cooperathon is a Canada-wide free entrepreneurial program that helps develop an innovative idea to start a business or advance academic research, culminating in a competition offering cash prizes and personalized support to empower projects with the highest social, environmental, or economic impact potential come to life.
Whether you are discovering Cooperathon or have already attended one of our sessions, this meeting is for you!
In addition to exploring the 2026 training journey and challenges, take advantage of a networking time to exchange with innovative project leaders and creative minds ready to bring their talent to a team.
Program Components:
• Comprehensive and hands-on training with subject matter experts, provided online for your flexibility
• Strategic mentorship and networking opportunities
• Opportunity to win up to 100K in cash prizes and post-competition support
• Already have a business idea? Connect with like-minded students to build your team
If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, join us!
‣ Register to join the information session online on Wednesday, February 25 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM