Waterloo, Ontario, morphs into tech startup magnet

By: Mike Pereira Oct 04, 2012 Broader Community

Philipe Noelting graduated from Babson College in 2009 with an idea for a job-recruitment start-up.

But instead of staying put in Boston or moving to other start-up hubs like Silicon Valley or New York, Mr. Noelting ended up here—a small university town 90 minutes northwest of Toronto.

Read the full story about Waterloo as a tech magnet.

Tags: Economic Growth, Waterloo Innovation Ecosystem

Other recent posts

Dec 17, 2025

Strengthening Waterloo’s Innovation Corridor

MEDI students craft bold visions for a vibrant David Johnston Research + Technology Park This story was originally published on…

Nov 30, 2025

Avia NG Airport Consultants land at R+T Park

The Captain has turned off the “Fasten Seat Belt” sign, indicating it’s time to stand up and welcome Avia NG…

Nov 18, 2025

R+T Park fund awards $15.7K to local nonprofits

Supporting the community and the nonprofits doing great charitable work is critical to the David Johnston Research + Technology Park’s…

Waterloo, Ontario, morphs into tech startup magnet