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Verda

For cannabis retailers looking to sell online, Verda offers a simple and compliant eCommerce solution that is custom-built for recreational dispensaries across North America. With one line of code, dispensaries can begin offering and accepting orders placed online for in-store/curbside pickup, fast home delivery, and region-wide shipping (where applicable). List your dispensary on verda.com. Verda is apart of MaRs, Velocity, Launchpad Incubator, AC Jumpstart, and the Communitech network.

Cynapse

We create interfaces for your digital nervous system. Our prime directive is to invent technology that applies to and benefits everyday life. We believe in creating products that solve specific fundamental problems in the most beautiful and amazing way. Cynapse was founded in April 2001 in Mumbai. Cynapse has successfully produced 10 products in its lifespan, focused in the areas of productivity and collaboration.

Yolando

Yolando turns market knowledge, AI visibility, and GTM execution into one continuous advantage. It learns your brand, aligns how AI understands it with how people experience it, and keeps that story consistent across every touchpoint. Because in the age of AI discovery, standing still means disappearing.

Ziva Dynamics

Founded in early 2015, Ziva Dynamics is changing the way virtual characters are brought to life. Ziva character technologies harness the leading methodologies from engineering and computer science to rapidly produce the most accurate and scalable character results. Ziva fundamentally changes the character creation process, while providing greater control, speed, and capabilities. Emerging artists, award-winning studios, and global brands are all leveraging Ziva’s technology to make world-class characters for movies, TV, retail experiences, and interactive environments.

The Food Bank of Waterloo Region

Founded in 1984, The Food Bank of Waterloo Region (The Food Bank) was the first organization of its kind in Ontario dedicated to providing emergency food. Forty-one years after incorporation, The Food Bank continues to evolve to meet the community’s needs so that no one in Waterloo region experiences hunger. The Food Bank of Waterloo Region functions as a distribution centre, so we don’t give out food directly from our location. Instead, we work with the Cambridge Food Bank to lead the Community Food Assistance Network. This means we acquire essential food items, fulfill orders, and distribute fresh, frozen, and non-perishable food to partner organizations across Waterloo region. The Network consists of 54 organizations and 132 food assistance programs. Working together, these organizations address hunger by providing: Food hampers: Fresh, frozen, and non-perishable food Community meals: Nourishing meals for dine in or take out Nutritional outreach: Food packs or temporary cooking programs Shelter and residential meals: Prepared meals for shelter guests or supportive housing residents All programs in the Network adhere to the Ethical Food Banking Code, ensuring that services are delivered with dignity, respect, and confidentiality. Additionally, we follow strict food safety guidelines for the proper storage and handling of food The Network ensures that adults, children, and families in every city and township in Waterloo region have access to essential food support close to home.