Contact the Problem Lab
Mathematics and Computer Building, room 2057
University of Waterloo
519-888-4567, Ext. 36421
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 5:30 PM EDT
In this workshop, we’ll focus on researching your ideas with Christine Moffatt, Researcher at the Problem Lab, and previously the Entrepreneurship Liaison Librarian. After this session, students will be able to: articulate research questions about their problem space; identify key library resources and freely available sources that will help with their market and industry research; articulate remaining gaps in their research about their problem space.
Highly recommended for students interested in the Quantum Valley Investments® Problem Pitch.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 5:30 PM EDT
In this workshop, legendary Professor Larry Smith will discuss what makes an important problem, why pursuing important problems is advantageous for start-up founders and employees in an organization, and the two overlooked channels where students can find important problems. Larry will share success stories and mistakes from his former students at UW – you can think of these as summary lessons from the last 40 years. At the end of the workshop, a list of 30 Billion Dollar Problems will also be shared with students.
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 5:30 PM EDT
The University of Waterloo is home to a community of centers dedicated to supporting students in the development of innovative mindsets and entrepreneurial ideas. During this event, you will be provided with an innovation roadmap that will detail how and when to engage with campus resources. If you want to build skills in innovative thinking or explore entrepreneurship, attending this event is the first step in your journey!
Monday, September 13, 2021 (all day)
Each semester, the Problem Lab hosts the Quantum Valley Investments® Problem Pitch competition. This competition challenges teams of students to pitch their research of an important problem affecting industries or technologies for a chance to win R&D funding to support the development of a solution to the problem.