The Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business is proud to host and sponsor the Problem Lab’s Fall 2025 Problem Pitch Competition, where Waterloo students showcase their research-driven approaches to tackling today’s most pressing challenges.
New updated application deadline has been extended to Sunday, October 12, 2025 by 11pm EST.
Unlike traditional pitch competitions that focus on solutions, the Problem Pitch challenges students to dig deeper, spotlighting their ability to understand the root of a significant problem. This emphasis on problem analysis is what often sparks the most transformative innovations.
Finalist teams will present their research to a panel of industry leaders and alumni for a chance to win $7,500 in prize funding.
“We believe the Problem Lab and the Quantum Valley Investments Problem Pitch Competition will encourage students to focus on fully understanding a problem before venturing to solve it, and will lead to better ideas and strategies for new businesses.”
What to expect:
- Finalist teams presenting research on complex, real-world problems
- Feedback from an expert judging panel of innovators, entrepreneurs, and alumni
- A showcase of Waterloo student ingenuity and future changemakers
