Monday, June 8, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (all day) Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (all day) Thursday, June 11, 2026 (all day) Friday, June 12, 2026 (all day) Saturday, June 13, 2026 (all day) Sunday, June 14, 2026 (all day) Monday, June 15, 2026 (all day) Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (all day) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (all day) Thursday, June 18, 2026 (all day)
$15,000 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 Future Cities Innovation Challenge!
Who: All University of Waterloo students. No experience necessary!
What: A two-week challenge to flex your creativity and problem-solving skills
When: June 8-19, 2026
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 a variety of problem spaces.
- 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.
How can you be part of it?
Kick-off Event:
🗓️ Monday, June 8.
⏰ 4:00 - 6:00 p.m
📍 Black and Gold Room (SLC 2144)
Info and team formation session: Dive into the problem spaces, challenge schedule, prizing, and everything you need to get started.
Food and refreshments: Enjoy a light dinner while meeting your team and gearing up for the challenge!