Category: Ideathons

econext Clean Growth Ideathon

Embrace the Future of Clean Growth! econext is thrilled to announce it’s fifth 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 Grenfell Campus in Corner Brook! The in-person weekend-long event, open to all MUN and CNA students, will be taking place in-person March 7-9, 2025.

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| September 2024

What is Clean Growth?

Clean growth refers to economic growth that is achieved in an environmentally sustainable way. It involves developing and adopting innovative technologies, practices, and policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimize waste, and preserve natural resources while fostering economic prosperity.

Sustainability is the concept of meeting our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. It emphasizes the balance between environmental health, economic development, and social well-being.

By embracing clean growth, Newfoundland and Labrador can build a sustainable, diversified economy that preserves its natural beauty and resources for future generations.

Who can participate?

This is a multi-disciplinary event and we welcome any student from Memorial University and College of the North Atlantic to participate. If you are interested in clean growth, we encourage you to join us! Please note that this event takes place at Grenfell Campus in Corner Brook, and transportation and accommodations will NOT be provided.

When and where?

The ideathon will take place in-person at the Arts and Science Atrium at Grenfell Campus in Corner Brook over a 48-hour period from March 7-9, 2025. The event will be starting at 5:00pm on Friday March 7 and wrapping up by 6:00pm on Sunday March 9.

We encourage students to stay on campus while working to take part in workshops 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
• 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 March 7. 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 closes Wednesday March 5, 2025.  Click here to register.

What is the schedule?

Our ideathon is a weekend-long event, beginning on Friday, March 7 at 5pm and ending on Sunday, March 9 by 6pm.

(Schedule is subject to potential changes)

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.

Our Partners

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

econext Clean Growth Ideathon – Virtual for CNA Students

Embrace the Future of Clean Growth!

econext is thrilled to announce it’s fourth ideathon, paving the way for innovative solutions that will drive sustainable progress in Newfoundland and Labrador. This time, we are making the ideathon VIRTUAL and bringing it to College of the North Atlantic students all throughout the province! The two week event, open to all CNA students, will be taking place March 12-26, 2025, with winners being notified on March 28, 2025.

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 can be found below, with more being shared at the opening webinar where we will provide you with all the necessary information needed to participate.

Teams will consist of 2-5 students.

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

What is Clean Growth?

Clean growth refers to economic growth that is achieved in an environmentally sustainable way. It involves developing and adopting innovative technologies, practices, and policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimize waste, and preserve natural resources while fostering economic prosperity.

Sustainability is the concept of meeting our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. It emphasizes the balance between environmental health, economic development, and social well-being.

By embracing clean growth, Newfoundland and Labrador can build a sustainable, diversified economy that preserves its natural beauty and resources for future generations.

The Challenge

We challenge you to identify a problem, an issue, or an opportunity that is present in Newfoundland and Labrador relating to “clean growth”, and then create an innovative solution that addresses it. Clean growth is highly relevant to our province, here are a few areas that might help you get thinking:

• Renewable energy potential
• Fisheries and aquaculture
• Resource-based economy: oil and gas, mining, forestry, etc.
• Emerging green industries: green hydrogen, biofuels, clean tech
• Climate resilience
• Value from waste
• Greening Business

Your solution could be a technological advancement, a regulatory or policy change, a business idea, etc. The ideas are endless and we encourage you to step outside of the box and rely on your education and experience. More information will be provided during the virtual webinar scheduled for Wednesday, March 12 at 6pm. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions.

Who can participate?

This is a multi-disciplinary event and we welcome any student from CNA to participate. If you are interested in clean growth, we encourage you to participate!

When and where?

The ideathon will take place online over a two week period from March 12-28, 2025. See the section “what is the schedule?” for more information.

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!
• Network with people in the industry as well as your peers
• Workshop opportunities
• Learn about the clean growth industry
• Team building
• Have some fun!

How to register?

Registration is individual, but you will be required to work on teams of 2-5 students. Each member of your team must complete the registration separately. You will be required to submit your team name and members to us. We will provide details on how to submit this before the event. Team submissions will be accepted no later than noon on Thursday March 13. If you do not have a team, we will try our best to match you to one.

Click here to view the registration page.

Communications

Prior to and throughout the duration of the event, we will be communicating with participants via email. When registering, please provide the email in which you would prefer to be contacted.

What is the schedule?

Our ideathon is a two-week long event.

On Wednesday March 12 at 6:00pm a mandatory webinar will be held to release the challenge and provide any information necessary to participate. This will also be your chance to ask questions. A webinar link will be provided to participants.

Over the next two weeks, teams will work together on their ideas. You will have the opportunity to avail of mentor office hours. You will be required to sign up for 15 minute appointments. The list of mentors and their office hours are to be confirmed. Teams will also have the opportunity to participate in online workshops to help with idea formation and presentation preparation. These workshops and their times are to be confirmed.

On Wednesday March 26 at noon, teams are required to submit their presentations in video format. All team members are required to be present in the video. Details of how to submit, as well as the judging criteria, will be provided.

On Friday March 28, the top three teams will be announced.

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.

Our Partners

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

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.

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.

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.

 


Registration is now open for the first econext clean growth ideathon!

Challenge – How can we reduce the peak demand for electricity in Newfoundland and Labrador?

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

View the NL Power/Take Charge slideshow here to learn more about the challenge.

View the Key Green Economy Concepts presentation 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 prompt will be released at the beginning of the weekend and we will provide you with all the necessary information needed to complete the challenge.

Who can participate?

This is a multi-disciplinary event and we welcome any undergraduate student from Memorial University to participate. If you are interested in clean growth, we encourage you to join us!

When and where?

The ideathon will take place in the MUN Core Science Facility over a 48-hour period from September 22-24, 2023. Find the full event schedule below.

Most of the event will occur in the Core Science building in the whale atrium and the multi-purpose room. Students are responsible for finding their own places to work; however, there is a working area in the Core Science building. 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

Register using our Eventbrite.

Sign up solo or in teams of three-to-five students. We encourage students to register as teams where possible; however, we will try our best to match individual registrants to a team. There will also be an opportunity on the first evening to network to form teams. Final submission of teams will take place on the evening of Friday September 22.

Deadline to register is September 20, 2023.

Registration is completely free!

What is the schedule?

Our ideathon is a 48-hour event, beginning on Friday, September 22 at 5pm and ending on Sunday, September 24 at 5:30pm.

Our Partners

1ST PLACE PRIZE

2ND PLACE PRIZE

3RD PLACE PRIZE

OPENING CEREMONIES

MEAL SPONSOR

PARTNER

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.