Process
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Charging the Future Challenge launch and call for applications
July 2019
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Deadline for applications
October 28, 2019
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Selection of the five finalists
January 2020
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Final prototype submission deadline for your battery breakthrough
July 2021
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Teams pitch their positive ideas
Summer 2021
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Final grand prize winner announced
Fall 2021
Challenge details
Who can apply?
- For-profit and not-for-profit organizations such as companies, industry associations and research centres
- Canadian post-secondary institutions
- Indigenous organizations and groups
Key dates
- October 28, 2019: deadline to submit applications
- Spring 2020: Top five finalists announced
- July 2021: Prototype submission deadline
- Summer 2021: Pitch event
- Fall 2021: Final grand prize winner announced
