Tuesday, March 24, 2026 4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
EDT (GMT -04:00)
Come race against the clock to find innovative solutions to important problems facing people, our planet and our prosperity.
The Speed Challenge is open to anyone aged 18 and up, regardless of whether you are a student of UWaterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, Conestoga College or a resident of Kitchener-Waterloo.
NO TECHNICAL BACKGROUND REQUIRED!
Join the Speed Challenge to:
- Learn and practice skills in ideation and innovation and apply these skills to start creating solutions to issues that can help people, planet and prosperity
- Learn more about the Cooperathon powered by Desjardins, a Canada-wide free entrepreneurial program that helps develop an innovative idea to start a business or advance academic research, culminating in a competition offering $100K in cash prizes and personalized support to empower projects with the highest social, environmental, or economic impact potential come to life.
The potential to win gift card prizes for the top-marked teams
Problem Spaces
- People: Solutions promoting well-being, equity, and accessibility.
- Planet: Solutions for sustainability, climate resilience, and the natural environment.
- Prosperity: Solutions for economic inclusion, industrial modernization, and digital trust.