The first innovation challenge in this series seeks solutions to support accessible career entry for persons with disabilities. Challenge Description The first innovation challenge seeks solutions that support accessible career entry for persons with disabilities. Priority areas identified by the disability community in this area include bias, disclosure of disability, and the limitations of a “one-size-fits-all” recruitment […]
National Geographic Innovation Challenge
LEARN MORE HERE TURNING THE TIDE ON PLASTIC WASTE The Ocean Plastic Innovation Challenge, a key component of National Geographic and Sky Ocean Ventures’ partnership to reduce plastic waste, asks problem solvers from around the globe to develop novel solutions to tackle the world’s plastic waste crisis. More than 9 million tons of plastic waste […]
NYC Curb-To-Market Challenge
APPLY HERE Application Deadline: June 1, 2019 The Inspiration One summer day in 2018, manufacturing entrepreneur Chris Graff was visiting Governors Island in New York City and noticed dozens of Adirondack chairs strewn about the park. These particular chairs were made by an Indiana-based company that makes its products out of recycled milk cartons. Chris learned the raw […]
AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge: Startup Edition
LEARN MORE HERE Application Deadline: May 10, 2019 Join the conversation at #AWImpact Does your startup have a technology or service that can improve quality of life for older adults and/or caregivers? The AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge: Startup Edition will recognize top startups in Canada’s technology and aging sector, and support entrepreneurship in the sector. Applicants […]
The Innovations Solution Canada Releases New Challenges!
Innovative Solutions Canada is a new program with over $100 million dedicated to supporting the scale up and growth of Canada’s innovators and entrepreneurs by having the federal government act as a first customer. Twenty participating federal departments and agencies will set aside a portion of funding to support the creation of innovative solutions […]