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Yuvraj Lal, Lordina Mussey, Uzoamaka David and others are enlisted in the challenge
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.