The Quantum Valley Investments® Problem Pitch competitions challenge you to research an important problem and pitch your research to a panel of judges. Funding is awarded to support teams that demonstrate the most thorough understanding of their chosen problem to develop a solution.
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Applications will be reviewed by Problem Lab Team, and selected 4 to 6 student teams will be notified to move forward in the competition for either the Open Problems or $Billion Problems categories. Student team decides which category they wish to apply, but cannot apply to both. The online register application form shows which category to select declare.
It is highly recommended that students read the Problem Lab methodology  prior to entering the competition. 
For more information, contact problemlab@uwaterloo.ca.
Applications for this Spring 2025 term will close Sunday, June 15, 2025 by 11 p.m. EST.