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EVENT DETAILS

Competitors will be tasked with innovating a solution to an existing challenge in the Canadian healthcare system through the use of artificial intelligence.

Teams are encouraged to apply interdisciplinary perspectives in devising their solutions. 

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REGISTRATION ENDS:
November 24, 2026

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ROUND 1 SUBMISSION DUE:
January 26, 2027

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ROUND 2 LIVE PITCH:
March 25, 2027

what IS this year's Competition theme?

Healthy Aging Across the Lifespan

Healthy aging across the lifespan is one of Canada's most pressing healthcare priorities. As populations grow older and healthcare needs become increasingly complex, there is an urgent need for solutions that support physical, mental, and social wellbeing from early life through older adulthood. Ensuring that individuals can remain healthy, active, and engaged throughout their lives is critical to improving quality of life and reducing pressures on healthcare systems.

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Innovative approaches are needed to address the diverse factors that influence healthy aging. Advances in artificial intelligence offer new opportunities to promote prevention, enhance care delivery, improve health outcomes, and support individuals in maintaining independence, wellbeing, and social connectedness throughout the lifespan.

The Healthcare Innovation Challenge invites you to explore how AI can support healthy aging at every stage of life.
Theme
Structure

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REGISTRATION

Sign-up individually (as a Free Agent) or with a team of 2 -5 members. At least 1 member must be a registered student at the Institute of Medical Science.

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Round 1:
WRITTEN PROPOSALS

With your team, develop a 1-page written proposal and 1-minute recorded pitch outlining your novel solution to our challenge prompt.

December 8 - January 26, 2027

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Round 2: PITCH DAY

The top 5 teams from Round 1 will be invited to deliver a live pitch to an esteemed panel of judges and an audience of faculty and students.

March 25, 2027

HOW DOES IT WORK?

What do winners get?

WHAT DO WINNERS GET?

The top 3 teams earn prizes valued at $5000.

The winning team gets expert guidance to help bring their idea to life.

Networking with industry leaders and academics.

A tangible opportunity to practice innovation and pitching.

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Have QUESTIONS? 

Check out our FAQ sheet.

Read our official rules.

Join our info session on Oct. 27

Send us an email.

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