How can UInnovate and join the Global Innovation Challenge?

UInnovate is a groundbreaking initiative that brings together elite students from leading universities worldwide to tackle real-world problems posed by industry giants. More than a competition, it’s an immersive experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, and impact.

Why join?

• Global Collaboration: Partner with top entrepreneurial universities and gain worldwide visibility.
• Elite Talent Engagement: Give your students the opportunity to work on critical challenges for industry.
• Real-World Impact: Students learn foundations in problem identification, market analysis, and technology development while creating validated, high-potential ventures.
• Industry Integration: Grow connections with global industry leaders and sponsors.
• Incubation & Continuation: Winning ideas don’t stop at the challenge—they move forward into incubation and commercialization.

What’s in It for Your University?

• Engage student entrepreneurs through Waterloo's proven entrepreneurship framework.
• Strengthen your global reputation as a leader in innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Showcase your students on an international stage.
• Gain recognition as part of the world’s top student innovation challenge.
• Position your institution as a hub for impact-driven ventures.