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econext ideathon | September 20-22, 2024 | MUN St. John’s Campus

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econext Clean Growth Ideathon

Embrace the Future of Clean Growth! econext is thrilled to announce it’s third ideathon, paving the way for innovative solutions that will drive sustainable progress in Newfoundland and Labrador. This time, we are bringing the ideathon back to the MUN St. John’s Campus! The weekend-long event, open to all MUN students, will be taking place in-person September 20-22, 2024.

What is an ideathon?

Ideathons are competitive events in which students work together in teams over a short timeframe to come up with solutions to a set challenge. Our ideathons are a space to develop innovative solutions for clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador.

The specific challenge, relating to clean growth, will be released at the beginning of the weekend where we will provide you with all the necessary information needed to participate.

Teams will consist of 3-5 students.

Learn more about our previous ideathons here: September 2023 | March 2024

Who can participate?

This is a multi-disciplinary event and we welcome any student from Memorial University to participate. If you are interested in clean growth, we encourage you to join us! Please note that this event takes place at St. John’s campus, and transportation and accommodations will NOT be provided.

When and where?

The ideathon will take place at the Core Science Facility at Memorial University’s St. John’s Campus over a 48-hour period from September 20-22, 2024. Locations and times are available in the schedule below.

We encourage students to stay on campus while working to take part in workshops and activities and to benefit from mentors.

Why should you participate?

  • We will be awarding cash prizes to the top three teams: $3,000 for 1st Place, $2,000 for 2nd Place, and $1,000 for 3rd Place! PLUS more non-tangible prizes.
  • Network with people in the industry as well as your peers
  • Workshop opportunities
  • Learn about the clean growth industry
  • Team building
  • You will be provided with free meals, snacks, and swag
  • Group activities
  • Have some fun!

How to register?

Registration is individual, but you will be required to work on teams of 3-5 students. Submission of teams will take place on the evening of Friday September 20. If you have already established a team, you will be required to submit your teams then. If you haven’t already established a team, there will be opportunity throughout the evening to network to form teams. We will assist in matching individuals to teams as needed.

Registration has now closed.  Click here to view the registration page.

What is the schedule?

Our ideathon is a weekend-long event, beginning on Friday, September 20 at 5pm and ending on Sunday, September 22 at 5pm.

(Schedule is subject to potential changes)

 

View the mentor’s schedule here.

Click here for a highlight of our judges.

Our Partners

1st PLACE PRIZE

OPENING CEREMONIES

MEAL SPONSOR

MEAL SPONSOR

Have questions?

Reach out to Alex Rumbolt at alex@econext.ca or Chelsea Linfield at chelsea@econext.ca

Stay tuned for more information! We will be updating this page in the coming weeks as the ideathon approaches.

 

The econext Ideathon was made possible through partnership with the Business + Higher Education Roundtable, and with support from the Government of Canada.

econext ideathon | March 1-3, 2024 | Corner Brook

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This event took place March 1-3, 2024. Click here to read the news release which summarizes the event and highlights the winning teams!

econext Clean Growth Ideathon

Embrace the Future of Clean Growth! econext is thrilled to announce it’s second ideathon, paving the way for innovative solutions that will drive sustainable progress in Newfoundland and Labrador. This time, we are teaming up with Navigate Entrepreneurship Centre and Memorial University’s Centre for Social Enterprise, and heading to Corner Brook! The weekend-long event, open to students enrolled in a university or college program in NL, will be taking place in-person March 1-3, 2024.

 

Challenge – From an NL perspective, determine a problematic waste stream and develop an innovative solution for reducing and/or repurposing the waste material

View the econext opening ceremony slideshow here to learn about the event logistics.

View the challenge slideshow here.

View the mentor’s schedule here.

 

What is an ideathon?

Ideathons are competitive events in which students work together in teams over a short timeframe to come up with solutions to a set challenge. Our ideathons are a space to develop innovative solutions for clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador.

The specific challenge, relating to clean growth, will be released at the beginning of the weekend where we will provide you with all the necessary information needed to participate.

Teams will consist of 3-5 students.

Learn more about our previous ideathon here.

Who can participate?

This is a multi-disciplinary event and we welcome any students enrolled in a university or college program of study in Newfoundland and Labrador to participate. If you are interested in clean growth, we encourage you to join us!

When and where?

The ideathon will take place in-person at Memorial University Grenfell Campus over a 48-hour period from March 1-3, 2024.

We encourage students to stay on campus while working to take part in workshops and activities and to benefit from mentors.

Why should you participate?

  • We will be awarding cash prizes to the top three teams:  $3,000 for 1st Place, $2,000 for 2nd Place, and $1,000 for 3rd Place! PLUS more non-tangible prizes.
  • Network with people in the industry as well as your peers
  • Workshop opportunities
  • Learn about the clean growth industry
  • Team building
  • You will be provided with free meals, snacks, and swag
  • Group activities
  • Have some fun!

How to register?

Click Here to Register!

Registration is individual, but you will be required to work on teams of 3-5 students. Submission of teams will take place on the evening of Friday March 1. If you have already established a team, you will be required to submit your teams then. If you haven’t already established a team, there will be opportunity throughout the evening to network to form teams. We will assist in matching individuals to teams as needed.

Deadline to register is February 26, 2024. Click Here to Register!

Registration is completely free!

What is the schedule?

Our ideathon is a 48-hour event, beginning on Friday, March 1 at 5pm and ending on Sunday, March 3 at 5pm.

Have questions?

Reach out to Alex Rumbolt at alex@econext.ca or Chelsea Linfield at chelsea@econext.ca

Stay tuned for more information! We will be updating this page in the coming weeks as the ideathon approaches.

 

The econext Ideathon was made possible through partnership with the Business + Higher Education Roundtable, and with support from the Government of Canada.

Robot Interactive + Marketing

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Robot Interactive + Marketing is a full-service communications and consulting firm with extensive experience working with companies in the clean energy and clean tech space.

McCol Metals

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Following years of research and dedication, McCol Metals (McCol) has developed a state-of-the-art process to facilitate the recovery and recycling of platinum group metals (PGMs) from spent mixed metal oxide (MMO) electrodes.

In a world with endless clean growth potential, McCol’s team of innovators are effectively creating value from waste and actively increasing sustainability to global PGMs markets.

Worley

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Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts.

Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation.

SubC Imaging

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SubC Imaging’s mission is to continuously create the most technologically advanced and intelligent subsea imaging equipment and software for marine research, offshore oil and gas, aquaculture, fisheries, and other industries.

Mekapisk EnviroBlu Inc.

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Indigenous led /partnered Mekapisk EnviroBlu has a Newfoundland and Labrador produced multi purpose cleaner/degreaser which is non toxic and water based. It is safest in class SDS and is changing the way that industry cleans .

ACAP Humber Arm

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Not for Profit serving the Bay of Islands and Humber Valley.

Braya Renewable Fuels

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The Braya Renewable Fuels refinery in Come By Chance, Newfoundland and Labrador is a repurposed petroleum refinery that is being converted into a renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel production facility. The facility is expected to commence operations in late 2023.

The refinery’s strategic location enables it to source low-carbon intensity feedstocks from anywhere in the world while delivering sustainable fuels to low-carbon markets along both US coasts.

Qalipu Holdings Inc.

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The Qalipu Holdings is the business investment arm of the Qalipu First Nation (QFN). It is an independent, arms-length entity responsible for managing the QFN investment interests, businesses, and properties. The QH is an incorporated company which also oversees several other QFN business operations including Mi’kmaq Commercial Fisheries (MCF). Aside from managing the Band’s existing portfolio of investments, the QH also aggressively pursues new business opportunities in the fisheries, forestry, agricultural and technology sectors. Both the QH and MCF are profitable, self-sustaining companies.

QHLP is actively involved in the renewable sector with several joint venture and business partnerships in place related to wind energy, advanced wind energy training, transportation and logistics.