Ready to make a real impact in the future of cities and communities? Join the Future Cities Institute and Velocity for the first ever Future Cities Innovation Challenge.  

‍Who: All University of Waterloo students
What: A two-week challenge to flex your creativity and problem-solving skills
When: March 10-21, 2025
Why: Your ideas could contribute to the creation of more resilient cities and communities.

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What’s in it for you?

• Team up: Collaborate with fellow students to tackle real-world problems in accelerating housing development, harnessing AI for smarter urban transformation, building sustainable infrastructure and advancing sustainable mobility.

• Make friends: Connect with like-minded peers and grow your network.

• Learn from the best: Gain insights and mentorship from housing industry experts from across the country.

• Innovate: Discover groundbreaking ways to create evidence-based scalable solutions that build more resilient communities and cities.

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How can you be part of it?

Kick-off Event:

🗓️ Monday, March 10

⏰ 4:00 - 6:00 p.m

📍 SCH Cafeteria

• Info and team formation session: Dive into the problem spaces, challenge schedule, prizing, and everything you need to get started.

• Food and refreshments: Enjoy a light dinner while meeting your team and gearing up for the challenge!

Other mandatory events over the two-week challenge include:  

Project Showcase

• Pitch Your Ideas: Present your solutions to a panel of judges. The top eight teams will advance to the finals!

Future Cities Innovation Challenge Finals

• Final Pitch: Compete in front of a live audience and expert judges for a chance to win cash prizes!

Questions? Email us

‍Don’t miss out – sign up to the interest form now!