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The Waterloo Chapter now officially supports all 3 Technovation Global Divisions!
Beginner Division (NEW for 2026!)
- Everyone on the team is between the ages of 8 - 12
- You can use Scratch, MIT App Inventor, Thunkable, or another language to create your project
- Read the full Technovation Challenge Submission Requirements here
Junior Division
- Everyone on the team is between the ages of 12 - 15
- You can use MIT App Inventor, Thunkable, or another language to create your project
- Read the full Technovation Challenge Submission Requirements here
Senior Division
- Everyone on the team is between the ages of 16 - 18
- You can use MIT App Inventor, Thunkable, or another language to create your project
- Read the full Technovation Challenge Submission Requirements here
2026 Season Resources for Teams & Participants
Monthly In-Person Workshops at Local Tech Companies
Access to Mentors & Coaches
Weekly Online Workshops & Team Time with Coaches
Improved Online Platform to Access Resources & Connect with Mentors, Coaches, and Teammates
App Inventor Fundamentals Online Workshops & Tutorials
Drop-In Virtual Help Sessions
Advanced App Inventor Online Workshops & Tutorials
NEW! Our "Influencer Team" (Alumni Volunteer Opportunity)
Technovation Waterloo 2025/2026 Workshops & Events
Season Kick-Off Event
At our Kick-Off Event participants and parents will learn more about the Technovation Waterloo Chapter 2026 Season, hear from Technovation Waterloo Alumni, meet fellow participants (and potential teammates!), brainstorm potential problems to tackle, and start your Technovation 2026 journey!
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Wednesday, February 4, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Wednesday, February 11, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Wednesday, February 18, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Wednesday, February 25, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Wednesday, March 11, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Wednesday, March 18, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Wednesday, March 25, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Wednesday, April 1, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Wednesday, April 8, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Wednesday, April 15, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Wednesday, April 22, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)Technovation Weekly Online Workshops
Weekly Wednesday Online Workshops via Zoom, including talks from speakers and teamwork time for the Technovation 2026 program.
Saturday, February 21, 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)
Saturday, March 21, 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Tuesday, April 21, 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Thursday, May 21, 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)In-Person Monthly Workshops
Monthly In-person working sessions at the UWaterloo & local tech-companies.
Technovation Waterloo Regional Pitch Event 2026
The best (and most exciting) event of the Technovation season! We will have live pitches, a female-identifying STEM entrepreneur speaker, lunch, photos, and prize-winning pitches!
Questions about the Program?
Email our Chapter Ambassador, Samantha Jewett (technovation@uwaterloo.ca)