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EVENT DETAILS

Competitors will be tasked with innovating a solution to an existing challenge in the Canadian healthcare system.

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

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REGISTRATION ENDS:
23 December, 2024

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ROUND 1 SUBMISSION DUE:
20 January, 2025

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ROUND 2 LIVE PITCH:
13 February, 2025

what IS this year's Competition theme?

Artificial Intelligence

Primary Care

Primary care is one of the cornerstones of Canadian healthcare, providing first-contact to the healthcare system and ongoing continuity of care for individual patients and their families.

Despite its critical role, primary care faces mounting challenges such as increasing patient load, clinician shortages, long wait times, and disparities in access – particularly in rural and remote communities. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into primary care has the potential to align with several key Canadian healthcare priorities. 

The Healthcare Innovation Challenge invites you to explore how AI can redefine primary care in Canada.
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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.

November 15 - December 23, 2024

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Round 1:
WRITTEN PROPOSALS

With your team, draft a 1-page written proposal and 5-slide deck outlining your novel solution to our challenge prompt.

January 6 - 20, 2025

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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.

February 13, 2025

HOW DOES IT WORK?

What do winners get?

WHAT DO WINNERS GET?

The top 3 teams earn cash prizes valued at $5000.

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

Networking with industry leaders and academics.

A tangible opportunity to change the world for the better.

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Have QUESTIONS? 

Check out our FAQ sheet.

Read our official rules.

Watch our info session.

Send us an email.

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