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.
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
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.
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.
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. Exact schedule to be provided at a later time.
We encourage students to stay on campus while working to take part in workshops and to benefit from mentors.
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.
Our ideathon is a weekend-long event, beginning on Friday, March 7 at 5pm and ending on Sunday, March 9 by 6pm.
Full schedule to be released at a later time.
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.
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