Student entrepreneurs tackle real-world challenges at the Spring 2026 Quantum Valley Investments® Problem Pitch Competition Finals
From improving access to clean drinking water to advancing space sustainability, student innovators from across the University of Waterloo showcased bold ideas with the potential to solve some of society's most pressing challenges during the Spring 2026 Quantum Valley Investments® Problem Pitch Competition Finals.
Hosted by the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, the QVI Problem Pitch Competition challenges students to identify meaningful problems, validate their significance, to support the development of innovative, evidence-based solutions. Rather than beginning with an idea, students start by deeply understanding a real-world challenge; a foundational entrepreneurial mindset that emphasizes solving problems people genuinely face.