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UW Problem Lab

Name: UW Problem Lab
Address: 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, N2L3G1, CA
Telephone: +15198884567

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The Problem Lab identifies and understands important problems to create innovations with disruptive economic and social consequence.

We help established organizations, newly created ventures, and aspiring entrepreneurs recognize obstacles.

11/30/2021

Introducing the esteemed judges for the Quantum Valley Investments® Problem Pitch Competition!

The impressive professionals will be evaluating the 6 finalists competing tomorrow for $7,500 for research and development with the opportunity to double their prize winnings post-event!

Best of luck to our teams tomorrow night! Link in bio to learn more about the finalists and register to watch the pitch

07/15/2021

Interesting in hearing important problems facing today’s world? 🌎

Register for the Quantum Valley Investments® Problem Pitch Finals to watch 6 teams present their analysis of important commercial problems affecting industries and consumers. Tune in on July 26th @ 7pm to hear a range of topics ranging from renewable energy and agriculture challenges to consumer information and data problems.

Register for the virtual event and prepare for deep dives into important problems and opportunities for innovation.

➡️ Check the link in our bio for finalist information and to register for the event 🔗

05/13/2021

Applications to the Spring 2021 Quantum Valley Investments® Problem Pitch are now open!

The Problem Pitch invites students to think deeply about important problems affecting companies and industries and pitch their analysis for a chance to win funding to develop a solution. This semester each finalist will receive a minimum of $2,000 in R&D funding and the winning team will receive $7,500.

3️⃣ easy steps to building a stellar application

👉 Check out the Problem Lab website and FAQ for competition info

👉 Get feedback on your topic, research tips and ask questions by booking a 1:1 with a member of the Problem Lab before apps close

👉 Research your problem with a team (or on your own) and submit your Problem Pitch application before midnight on May 30th

For more information, resources and to connect with the Problem Lab, check out the link in our bio 🔗

03/24/2021

The Problem Lab is honoured to present the Winter 2021 Quantum Valley Investments® Problem Pitch winners! 🏆

-Cove
-Green In You
-AI Ethics

We received over 50 applications this semester and judges determined these teams presented the most thorough understanding of their problem domains.

We thank all finalists for their amazing work and congratulate the winners on their achievements and look forward to supporting them as they build solutions to the problems they presented!

03/23/2021

Introducing the next panel of accomplished judges for the Open Problem Stream of the Quantum Valley Investments® Problem Pitch.

Three professionals from a range of industries and backgrounds will be evaluating the 6 finalists competing for $7,500 in funding tonight! 🏆💰

Brian O'Grady, Founder and Principal Consultant at Search Warrant Online Marketing, is a data-driven innovator and digital marketer for B2B technology brands. He has trained marketers on 4 continents to help clients like IBM, Kinaxis, and Alcatel achieve measurable success with digital marketing that influences more than a billion dollars in annual revenue.

Gavriel State is a Senior Director for Simulation and AI at NVIDIA, based in Toronto, where he leads efforts involving applications of AI technology to simulation systems and vice versa. Previously, Gavriel founded TransGaming Inc, and spent 15 years focused on games and rendering technologies.

Vanessa's teaching at UWaterloo includes coursework on design and problem-solving. Her research focuses on the problem of cross-disciplinary knowledge integration and the design of scenarios for the human dimensions of large-scale environmental change. Her recent work has included the influence of occupational, interpersonal, and cultural conflicts on climate change attitudes.

Don’t miss your chance to see the Open Problem Stream finalists tonight!

Visit uwaterloo.ca/problem-lab/events to register 🔗

03/22/2021

Introducing the esteemed judges for the Quantum Valley Investments® Billion Dollar Problem Stream

The impressive professionals will be evaluating the 6 finalists competing for $7,500 in funding tonight!

Tricia Mumby spent many years working in digital printing at UW and had an understanding of the technology required to print quality products as efficiently as possible. Today, Mabel’s Labels prints millions of labels every year and is recognized as a leader in social marketing, user experience and customer service.

Vlado Jokic’s years of startup, consulting and corporate innovation experience have developed a keen eye for finding gaps in our understanding of important problems. His notable experience includes modernizing operations of a century-old business, designing digital distribution solutions for the film industry in the pre-YouTube days, streamlining professional sports operations (NBA, NHL, NFL), and working on innovation in Canadian Digital ID and Open Banking space.

Don’t miss your chance to see the first set of finalists in the Billion Dollar Problem Stream tonight!

Check out the link in our bio to register

03/11/2021

Interesting in hearing important problems facing today’s world?

Join us at the Quantum Valley Investments® Problem Pitch Finals on March 22nd & 23rd to watch student teams tell their analysis of important commercial problems. Each night, pitches run from 5-7pm and span a range of topics technology challenges to pressing sustainability problems.

Register for the virtual events using the link in our bio and prepare for deep dives into important problems and opportunities for innovation.

➡️ Check the link in our bio for event information and registration 🔗

02/24/2021

Are you looking for team members or co-founders for your next business idea/side project? Want to browse through club openings to gain more relevant experience? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you’re in luck! The team behind UW Entrepreneurship Society has created Project Janus to make it easier for you to collaborate with fellow UW students—whether you’re looking for a project, or a team to start one.

entsoc.ca/janus

01/11/2021

Applications to the Winter 2021 Quantum Valley Investments® Problem Pitch are now open!

The Problem Pitch invites students to think deeply about important problems affecting companies and industries and pitch their analysis for a chance to win funding to develop a solution. This semester at least two winners will be selected and each will receive up to $15K in R&D funding.

3️⃣ easy steps to building a stellar application

👉 Check out the Problem Lab website and FAQ for competition info

👉 Get feedback on your topic, research tips and ask questions by booking a 1:1 with a member of the Problem Lab before apps close

👉 Research your problem with a team (or on your own) and submit your Problem Pitch application before midnight on Feb 7th

For more information, resources and to connect with the Problem Lab, check out the link in our bio.

01/08/2021

If you want a great career, you need to stand out from the crowd.

That’s where the Zero Experience, a student program offered by the Problem Lab, comes into play. You’ll build a network of experts to support you, research problems affecting millions of people, and develop skills to support your career. The program offers a guided experience to help you tap into your innovation potential to become more employable, we’d be excited to welcome you.

The program offers a weekly workshop every Monday evening. Workshops are fast paced and full of team projects, unique life insights, Q&As with industry leaders, and more.

The pandemic has made building a career, meeting new friends, and capitalizing on university far more difficult. We want to give you the tools to build something incredible out of yourself and your ideas, along with a chance to build deep, new connections with like-minded peers.

Check out the link in our bio to learn more about Zero Experience and the program application. No matter what faculty, year, or background you come from, we want you to apply. The deadline is January 15th. We’re really looking forward to meeting you!

11/30/2020

We're happy to announce the winners of the Fall 2020 Problem Pitch have been selected! 🏆

Congratulations to the winning teams on their well-deserved accomplishments.

-Emre: Healthcare systems that support refugees and displaced people have not advanced in decades, making it nearly impossible to prevent and control disease outbreaks.

-Masque: Current masks used for personal protective equipment (PPE). in healthcare settings are too irritating, improperly sized and hot for all day usage.

-Firewatch: As the climate warms, wildfires are evolving into unmanageable climate emergencies that destroy the land we live on and seek sustenance from.

To learn more about the student teams and the problems they pitched, check out the news on our website (LINK IN BIO).

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09/24/2020

Applications are currently open for the Co-op Problem Award! Each semester two scholarships of up to $1,500 are awarded to students with the best analysis of an important problem affecting one of their previous co-op employers or the employer’s industry.

Tell us about:
☑️ The importance and scale of the problem
☑️ The context of the problem
☑️ The history of the problem
☑️ Past attempts to solve the problem

Submit your application before October 11th.

Check the link in our bio more information and to submit an application. @ University of Waterloo

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