Farhan Jiwani (BSc ’12) was more than a brilliant Science and Business graduate of the University of Waterloo. He was a visionary, a compassionate friend, and a relentless innovator. As a co-founder of ACTO, Farhan played a key role in building one of the world’s leading PharmaTech companies. Alongside his roommates and close friends Parth Khanna (BSc ’12, BA ’12), Kapil Kalra (BA ’13, BASc ’13), and Kumar Erramilli, Farhan helped create a company that uses AI and design thinking to make physicians smarter and patients healthier, everywhere.
To honour Farhan’s lasting impact, Parth Khanna and ACTO established the Farhan Jiwani Memorial Bursary. This bursary supports students in the Science and Business program at Waterloo. It is intended for students who, like Farhan, have the passion and potential to drive innovation and make a meaningful difference in the world.
"Giving back is deeply personal for me. It is my way of honouring Farhan’s extraordinary spirit, kindness, and relentless drive for innovation that inspired everyone around him, especially me. Farhan profoundly shaped my purpose, showing me that our struggles can truly become our strengths. Through this memorial bursary, I want to ensure Farhan’s legacy continues to empower Waterloo Science students, encouraging them to create meaningful change and reach their fullest potential. Investing in education and innovation honours his memory and creates lasting, impactful change for future generations." — Parth Khanna, BSc ’12, BA ’12 CEO, ACTO
Your gift to this memorial bursary is more than a tribute. It is a meaningful investment in the dreams of students who reflect Farhan’s values of integrity, curiosity, resilience, and the courage to turn ideas into action. Together, we can ensure that his legacy continues to inspire and uplift future generations of Science and Business leaders.
Give now to honour Farhan’s legacy and help empower the next generation.