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Sunday, March 1, 2026 - Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (all day)

Future Cities Innovation Challenge 2026

Ready to make a real impact in the future of cities and communities? Join the Future Cities Institute and Velocity for the secondFuture 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: Sometime in March 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 accelerating housing developmentharnessing AI for smarter urban transformationbuilding 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.