On April 3, 2024, the University of Waterloo will embark on a bold new mission to create healthier, more prosperous cities with the launch of the Future Cities Institute founded by CAIVAN.
Over the span of two weeks, University of Waterloo students will collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for urban challenges. These challenges address pressing issues that cities are facing. Our innovation challenges provide a dynamic, low-risk environment for students to explore creative ideas, with a strong emphasis on applying learning and research to real-world city contexts. Through industry collaborations, students gain rapid insights and feedback, learning how to transform ideas into impactful solutions that can drive positive change in urban development.
Join us for the Velocity Future Cities Innovation Challenge Final Awards and Presentations!
Come celebrate the top eight teams who have made it this far as they take the stage to deliver their polished three-minute pitches to a live audience and judges. There is $20,000 in cash prizes up for grabs!
FCI Postdoc Robin Mazumder is a panelist on Where We Live: Critical Perspectives on Our Built and Natural Environments as part of The John Albert Lecture Series. This session, in Victoria, BC, explores how cities and regions can reimagine built environments to create more affordable, beautiful, and sustainable communities that support mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.