$15,000 in cash prizes up for grabs

Ready to revolutionize healthcare? Join the Health Innovation Challenge, a dynamic 10-day experience where University of Waterloo students team up to tackle real-world healthcare challenges! Hosted by Velocity in partnership with the Grand River Hospital Foundation.

Who: All University of Waterloo students! No technical background needed!
What: A two-week challenge to flex your creativity and problem-solving skills  
When: Feb 3rd - Feb 14th
Why: Your ideas could redefine the future of healthcare innovation!‍

What’s in it for you?

Team up: Collaborate with fellow students to tackle real-world problems in 3 problem spaces:

• Streamlining Environmental Services (EVS) Operations: The hospital’s Environmental Services (EVS) team is seeking to enhance the efficiency and coordination of daily room cleaning and discharge operations to support improved patient flow and reduce delays.
• Innovating Patient Mobility Aids: Advancing Care for Bariatric Patients and Individuals with Fragile Skin Conditions - This challenge invites innovative solutions to improve mobility aids for bariatric patients and those with fragile skin conditions, addressing safety, comfort, and usability for both patients and caregivers.
• Enhancing Patient Education and Communication: The Grand River Regional Cancer Centre’s Health Literacy & Patient Education program aims to improve the quality of patient education materials and communication processes to enhance the overall patient experience.

Note: You don't need to have a team to register; you can register as an individual.

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

Learn from the best: Gain insights and mentorship from healthcare industry experts across Ontario.

Innovate: Discover groundbreaking ways to solve pressing healthcare challenges.

‍How can you be part of it?

Kick-off event:

🗓️ Monday, February 3

⏰ 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!

Health Innovation Challenge Finals

• Final Pitch: If you are chosen as one of the top eight teams, compete in front of a live audience and expert judges for a chance to win cash prizes!

$15,000 in Cash Prizes Await!

• Top Three Solutions: $5,000 each

Questions? Email us

Don’t miss out – Register NOW!