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.
Check out our photo album from this event.
Challenge: Utilizing Newfoundland and Labrador’s organic waste to create clean energy opportunities.
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.
Click here for the opening ceremonies slideshow.
Click here for the prompt presentation.
Click here for the judging rubric.
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.
