Process & Prizes
The following timeline may change during the challenge.
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Consultation Phase Opened
July 17th, 2018
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Consultation Phase Closed
August 17th, 2018
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Challenge Launched
October 2nd, 2018
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Application Deadline
February 1st, 2019
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First-Stage Screening: Up to 10 applicants chosen
April 2019
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Incubation Period
April to September 2019
Selected applicants further develop prototypes
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Second-Stage Screening: Up to 5 finalists chosen
December 2019
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Pilot-Phase
January 2020 to December 2020
Prototypes piloted
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Grand Prize Winner Announced
Spring 2021
Prizes
$1M
Grand Prize Winner
The grand prize winner will receive an estimated prize of $1,000,000 to further develop and build their product.
$100k
Up to 5 Finalists
Applicants chosen after the second-stage screening (selected from the semi-finalists) will receive an estimated prize of $100,000 to pilot their prototypes.
$25k
Up to 10 Semi-Finalists
Applicants chosen after the first-stage screening (up to 10) will receive an estimated prize of $25,000 to further develop their prototypes.
Applicants are encouraged to solicit additional funds from other resources.
Challenge details
Who can apply
Open to any for-profit and not-for-profit organizations such as companies, industry associations, Indigenous organizations and research associations, as well as post-secondary institutions.
Funding
- Up to 10 Semi-Finalists will receive an estimated prize of $25,000 to further develop their prototypes.
- Up to 5 Semi-Finalists will receive an estimated prize of $100,000 to pilot their prototypes.
- A grand prize winner will receive an estimated prize of $1,000,000 to further develop and build their product.
Key Dates
- Challenge Launch: October 2nd, 2018
- Application Deadline: February 1st, 2019
- First Selection Phase - Semi-Finalists Announced: April 2019
- Incubation Period: April to September 2019
- Second Selection Phase - Finalists Announced: December 2019
- Pilot-Phase: January 2020 to December 2020
- Grand Prize Announced: Spring 2021