Info Webinar - Aquahacking 2020 Atlantic Canada
糖心vlog官方入口 Faculty and Staff are invited to attend this live information-webinar about
AquaHacking 101 for Professors and Academics: Activating the next generation of water innovators in Atlantic Canada
When: Jan 16, 2020, 2:00 PM
Duration: 45 minutes
Register here:
Learn how you can help unlock the potential of 糖心vlog官方入口 students -- the next generation of water innovators in Atlantic Canada -- through AquaHacking 2020!
is a tech competition where young innovators team up to tackle urgent water issues while developing thriving local startups.
We are inviting post-secondary students and young professionals across the Atlantic Provinces to develop innovative solutions to complex freshwater and marine water challenges, including algal blooms, agricultural runoff and harmful pesticides, drinking water treatment, residential well water testing, and microplastics in our oceans.
What鈥檚 up for grabs:
- $50K in cash prizes to jump-start winning teams and water solutions
- 360掳 mentorship & skill-building workshops
- A secured spot in a local start-up incubator
What we鈥檒l cover in this webinar:
- What is AquaHacking and how does it work?
- Who is eligible to participate?
- Where and when is the Challenge taking place?
- How can I help my students get involved?
- How can I get involved?
Most of the webinar will be dedicated to a Q&A where we will answer your burning questions about the project.
After , you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
In partnership with Aqua Forum, at Saint Mary鈥檚 University is proud to host the AquaHacking Challenge in Atlantic Canada for the first time in 2020. Launched by the in 2015, the AquaHacking Challenge has engaged over 1,500 youth in 12 critical water issues and resulted in 17 new startups.
