Innovation Challenges
Big Ideas. Local Impact. Two Days to Build a Social Innovative Solution for Regina!
The Challenge
Focus:
- Dependent (each year there is a local and social impact)
In 2026, we reimagined and revitalized Regina’s downtown. Teams explored strategies that strengthen community well-being, boost economic activity, and enhance the downtown experience.
Who Can Participate:
The Innovation Challenge is open to all students enrolled at the University of Regina or its federated colleges. Participation is open to all undergrad and graduate students from all faculties.
The Experience:
- Join an interdisciplinary team and dive into a real-world challenge
- Ideate, research, plan, and prototype a solution over two days
- Work with community insights and expert guidance
- Pitch your idea to a panel of leaders from business, government, and academia
Students will be selected and grouped into teams of five, bringing diverse perspectives together to create practical, community-focused ideas.
Why Participate:
Gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship and innovation, build your network, and make a real impact on Regina's future.
Event Agenda:
Friday:
- 3:30 - 4:15 PM: Registration, Team Check-In, and Reception
- 4:15 - 4:30 PM: Opening and Welcome
- 4:30 - 5:30 PM: Stakeholder Panel: Regina’s Opportunities and Challenges
- 5:30 - 6:00 PM: Team Debriefing
- 6:00 - 6:30 PM: Team Dinner
- 6:30 - 10:30 PM: Work Session 1
- 10:30 - 11:00 PM: Daily Wrap-Up
Saturday:
- 8:00 - 8:30 AM: Morning Check-In
- 8:30 - 11:00 AM: Work Session 2
- 10:00 AM: Mentors On-Site
- 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Lunch
- 12:00 - 3:30 PM: Final Work Session
- 3:30 - 4:30 PM: Pitch Presentations
- 4:30 - 5:00 PM: Judges Deliberation
- 5:00 - 5:30 PM: Awards and Closing Remarks
Registration
Ready to Take on The Innovation Challenge?
- Registration is now closed.
