Contact the Problem Lab
Mathematics and Computer Building, room 2057
University of Waterloo
519-888-4567, Ext. 36421
Harnessing the power of problem analysis
The Problem Lab identifies and understands important problems to create innovations with disruptive economic and social consequence. We help established organizations, newly created ventures, and aspiring entrepreneurs recognize obstacles.
Students
Are you interested in entrepreneurship, a problem, or developing your research and analysis skills? Learn how to examine a problem from many different perspectives at an event, workshop, or competition.
External partners
Businesses, non-profit organizations, charities, and public agencies seek our assistance with problem analysis. Faculty and staff can conduct the analysis, supervise a student team to do so, or help partners create their own analyses.
News
- Sep. 4, 2019Applications are open for the Quantum Valley Investments® Problem Pitch competition
- Sep. 4, 2019Applications open for the Co-op Problem Award
- July 12, 2019The winners of the Spring 2019 Quantum Valley Investments® Problem Pitch competition
This semester’s finalists demonstrated a deep understanding of important commercial problems affecting multiple industries – from the music industry to pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Congratulations to the winners and all the finalists in this semester’s Problem Pitch competition.
Events
- Oct. 1, 2019Research workshop with UWaterloo Entrepreneurship Librarian
Good research skills are imperative for successful entrepreneurs, and especially important for Problem Pitch competitors. Join Rachel Figueiredo, Waterloo’s Entrepreneurship Librarian, to learn how you can leverage your existing research skills to do effective market research. During this workshop Rachel will highlight the tools available through the Library that help give you a competitive advantage.