Konrad Capstone Design Award

Funded by the Konrad Group.

Eligibility

Student groups enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering’s fourth-year Capstone Design project in the following programs: Electrical, Computer, Management, Software, and Systems Design Engineering.  Selection to be based on project proposals that, in the opinion of the selection committee, demonstrate a focus on leveraging digital technology. This includes, but is not limited to web or mobile applications, artificial intelligence, machine learning, voice or image recognition, or augmented reality/virtual reality to solve a problem.  The winning team will have the opportunity to consult with industry mentors from Konrad Group.

Value

In the Winter term, one award valued at $2,000, will be provided to a student groups undertaking a Fourth-Year Capstone Design Project in the following programs: Electrical, Computer, Management, Software, and Systems Design Engineering. The award funds will be divided equally among the winning team members. 

Application deadline

February 26, 2024

Application selection process

  • Interested student groups apply by completing the Application Form.
  • A Faculty of Engineering selection panel will review all applications AND determine the winning groups in March.

About Konrad Group

Konrad Group is a global digital agency and innovation firm that helps the world’s top companies succeed in the digital age. With their pioneered design thinking approach, Konrad Group is empowering the world’s best brands to design and build compelling digital experiences that transform their businesses, including McDonald’s, Spotify, Coca-Cola, and more. As a big supporter of student growth and experiential learning, we are a proud sponsor of the Konrad Capstone Design Award.

Past recipients

Calamansi - Management Engineering (2023)

DiagnoseMI - Biomedical Engineering (2022)

CASTRA - Systems Design Engineering (2021)