The "Made by Waterloo:" series showcases innovative startups founded by University of Waterloo alumni and researchers that are driving Canada's economy forward. These companies, nurtured within the region's vibrant tech ecosystem, are making significant local and global impacts. Through this series, we highlight how Waterloo and these home-grown businesses are fostering prosperity by attracting, developing and retaining the talent essential for fueling Canada's economic growth.
Nestled in the heart of Waterloo region's innovation district, Alchemy exemplifies how a startup can expand into a global successful business with the support of local talent. What began as a fourth-year capstone project for a group of Faculty of Engineering students designed as a spray for preventing frost formation on windshields evolved into a camouflage coating used by the Canadian Armed Forces.
