Student Challenge – Can you hack it?? Ideate. Innovate. Create.
Up to $3500 in cash prizes
$10 to register
WHO
All are Welcome.
WHAT
A challenge where participants are given a problem, create a solution and pitch to a panel of judges within a 28 hour time limit.
Tackle how to burst the bubble & create a new university experience that connects students beyond campus –now and to find opportunities after graduation.
Experience the creative, empathy-based Design Thinking method with a small team.
Meet new people. Solve real problems. Win prize money.
WHY
Develop your skills in problem-solving, critical thinking and communications – useful skills valued by today’s employers and day to day.
Prizes: Awarded by a Jury Panel
1st place: $2000
2nd place: $1000
3rd place: $500
WHEN
January 2020
WHERE
Fountain Commons Building
126 Crowell Dr, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6
Start It Up! FAQ’S
Location
Where is Fountain Commons?
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Sheldon+L.+Fountain+Learning+Commons,+26+Crowell+Dr,+Wolfville,+NS+B4P+2R6/@45.0877915,-64.3682916,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x4b5855a898ba8a1d:0xa81b019eeff0d855!8m2!3d45.0877866!4d-64.3661059
Accommodations
For students who wish to work through the night – there will be hammocks (first come / first serve)
The links below to local accommodations all within 10 min of The Fountain Commons
Tattingstone Inn B&B
http://www.tattingstoneinn.com/
Old Orchard Inn Hotel
Blomidon Inn B&B
Registration:
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