The Smart South Island Open Innovation Challenge is looking for answers to some of Greater VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 most pressing challenges.
The competition, overseen by the , has its eye on transportation, housing affordability, economic resilience and inclusion, as well as environmental and human health. Participants are invited to submit their best B次元官网网址榮martB次元官网网址� pilot project ideas with the aim of improving the quality of life for fellow South Islanders.
And thereB次元官网网址檚 a chance to take home $15,000 for three winners.
The idea to source homegrown solutions is inspired by SIPPB次元官网网址檚 work with the regionB次元官网网址檚 bid for , a nationwide competition that will showcase the best B次元官网网址榮martB次元官网网址� ideas. Winners of the local challenges will get the opportunity to compete nationally, for prizes of $5, $10 or $50 million.
B次元官网网址淭he Smart South Island Innovation Challenge is a fantastic way to unleash the creativity of local residents and organizations by designing innovative solutions to the real-world challenges impacting the South Island,B次元官网网址� said Emilie de Rosenroll, CEO of the South Island Prosperity Project.
The challenge is open to anyone with a vision and is free to enter.
A panel of experts including Christina Clarke, executive director of the Songhees Nation; Mandy Farmer, CEO of Accent Inns and Hotel Z; Nanon de Gaspe-Beaubien Mattrick, founder of Beehive Holdings; Hannes Blum, former CEO of Abebooks.com, and Owen Matthews, vice-president of Wesley Clover, will assess the proposals.
Information workshops are scheduled for Dec. 15 and Jan. 17 (location TBA).
If youB次元官网网址檙e someone with a bold and innovative idea waiting to be put in motion, check out for more details. Deadline for submissions is Jan. 28.
