Future Cities Innovation Challenge

$20,000 in cash prizes up for grabs!!

Ready to make a real impact in the future of cities and communities? Join the Future Cities Institute and Velocity for the first ever Future Cities Innovation Challenge. ‍

• Who: All University of Waterloo students
• What: A two-week challenge to flex your creativity and problem-solving skills
• When: March 10-21, 2025
• Why: Your ideas could contribute to the creation of more resilient cities and communities.

What’s in it for you?

• Team up: Collaborate with fellow students to tackle real-world problems in accelerating housing development, harnessing AI for smarter urban transformation, building sustainable infrastructure and advancing sustainable mobility.
• Make friends: Connect with like-minded peers and grow your network.
• Learn from the best: Gain insights and mentorship from housing industry experts from across the country. Innovate: Discover groundbreaking ways to create evidence-based scalable solutions that build more resilient communities and cities.

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