Canada HealthSync

How can we create a healthcare system that truly connects Canadians?

 Challenge Stages and Deliverables

Challenge Kickoff Event

January 30, 2025 - 11:00am - 2:00pm MT

Attend the challenge kickoff event to hear from industry professionals on the topic of the challenge and gain guidance from challenge organizers. This is a hybrid event taking place at NorQuest College and streamed virtually. Please sign up for the kickoff event here if you are planning to attend.

STEP 1: Registration/Ideation

January 13 - February 5, 2025 

Create or join a team of 2-4 post-secondary students. For this stage, prepare a 5-7 page presentation outlining your project and its potential impact. All submissions must be in English and uploaded to the platform by 11:59 PM (MT) on February 5, 2025. 

The judging stage will occur between February 6-7, 2024. Up to 25 teams will be chosen to advance to the finals. The finalist teams will receive notifications on the evening of February 7, 2025.

STEP 2: Development

February 8 - March 9, 2025  

During this stage, teams will be paired with a mentor to assist them in further developing their ideas. The deliverable for this stage is a 3-5 minute video presentation demonstrating your solution, the technology behind it, as well as the market it is serving. All submissions must be in English and should be uploaded to the platform by 11:59 PM (MT) on March 9, 2025.  

The judging stage will occur between March 10-12. Up to five teams will be chosen to advance to the finals. The finalist teams will receive notification on the evening of March 12, 2025.

STEP 3: The Final Pitch

March 24, 2025 

Between March 12-March 24, 2025, the top 5 teams will refine their solution/prototype and prepare a five-minute presentation, including a brief demonstration of the prototype. The finalist teams will pitch their solutions to the jury at a hybrid event on March 24, 2025, held at NorQuest College. Teams can attend in person or present virtually. Winners will be announced at the end of the event.