Do you have a solution to a major global problem?
Form a team and pitch your idea.
The World’s Challenge Challenge (WCC) at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is a competition where teamsÌýpick one of theÌýÌý(also known as Global Goals)Ìýand propose a solution. Teams that have been selected will make a 5 to 7 minute presentation on their proposed solution followed by a quick Q&A session.
The winning team will win $3,000 and will move on to compete against other schools at the International WCC held at Western University in London, Ontario.ÌýThe winning team of the International round will win $30,000, the second place team will win $15,000 and the thirdÌýplace team will win $7,500.ÌýThe World’s Challenge Challenge is a collaboration between Entrepreneurship @ Environment, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ International and Western University.
Important datesÌý
- WCCÌýApplication Deadline: TBD
- WCC Ideation Workshop: TBDÌý
- WCC Slide Deck Submission Deadline: TBD
- WCC University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵÌýFinals:ÌýTBD
Watch this page for details of when the next competition willÌýbe announced!Ìý
Eligibility
Only teams of two to fourÌýstudents will be accepted, preferably from at least two different disciplines.This competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. Participating students may be full-time or part-timeÌýand applications are welcome from every faculty. We encourage your team to bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds or areas of study and review theÌý.Ìý
Previous winners
Anna Kuepfer, Leah Wouda and Abby Loewen won the World’s Challenge Challenge with SheCycle, an antimicrobial reusable sanitary pad that can be locally sourced and distributed in Uganda.