Who we are
Our Vision
The Waterloo Region will be an oasis of wonder and possibility for children of all ages and abilities
Our Mission
We want to create the best community in Canada for Children and Youth
Our Model of Change
We actively seek out and engage communities and individuals furthest from the opportunity
Welcome to Smart Waterloo Region Innovation Lab
“A smart city uses data and technologies to enhance services to citizens and increase quality of life – in Waterloo Region, we are building a smart city that supports our children and youth. By leveraging the knowledge of our technology and social sectors, our goal is to become the best community for kids in Canada.”
Leadership team
Team leads and visionaries steering the SWRIL ship.
Interpreting big data and creating innovative tech tools.
Social media, website, graphic design, and everything else communications strategy.
Student team
Currently working in the Innovation Lab and making all this possible.
Zac Waite
Programming and managing the full stack development of Region projects.
Hargun Mujral
Natural language, ML engineering, web infrastructure and project planning.
Guruprasanna
Suresh
Supporting Data projects and AI development.
Connie Kang
Designing visual assets, photographing lab events, and visual storytelling of lab activities.
Smart Waterloo Region Innovation Lab Projects
Nurture
GIMI Impact
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