Inter-disciplinary Innovation Challenge
Enginuity
Enginuity is an experiential, collaborative challenge where engineering, commerce, and business students unite to design a robotics solution at the intersection of arts and sustainability. Engineering students apply STEM principles, automation, and robotics, while commerce and business students develop branding, strategic positioning, and market viability. By working together, they gain real-world problem-solving, teamwork, and employability skills, transforming ideas into market-ready prototypes and presenting them to industry experts.
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Key Dates
Workshops
Enginuity includes 4 Universal Break Sessions, 1 expo and 1 final pitch event to give students the chance to ideate, conceptualize, train alongside mentors and present to industry jury members.
Feb 12, 12:00 – 1:30 N 521
Welcome Session
Teams form, setting the stage for collaborative problem-solving and real-world project execution. (Teamwork, Conviction)
Feb 26, 12:00 – 1:30 D 336 – Engineering Lab
Ideation & Research
Students analyze market needs, brainstorm solutions, and develop innovative concepts with industry relevance. (Research, Innovation, Analysis)
Apr 2, 12:00 – 1:30 B 325 – CMAS Theater
Conceptualization & Planning
Teams transform ideas into structured prototypes and business strategies, applying critical thinking and strategic decision-making. (Analysis, Research, Teamwork)
Apr 30, 12:00 – 1:30 B 325 – CMAS Theater
Prototype Development + Showcase Prep
Engineering and commerce/business students collaborate to refine solutions, ensuring market viability, technical feasibility, and compelling storytelling. (Innovation, Teamwork, Presentation)
Mar 30, all day – Concordia University – Gina Cody
Enginuity team to compete at a University Competition
An Enginuity team is heading to Eco-Innovate, a university-level competition where engineering and commerce students tackle real-world sustainability challenges. (Innovation, Analysis, Conviction)
Key Dates
Expo-Innovation
Enginuity includes 4 Universal Break Sessions, 1 expo and 1 final pitch event to give students the chance to ideate, conceptualize, train alongside mentors and present to industry jury members.
May 7, 11:30 – 2:00 B 325 – CMAS Theater
Exposition
Students present their work in a professional setting, gaining networking opportunities and real-world feedback from industry leaders. (Presentation, Conviction, Professionalism)
May 15, 10:00 – 2:00 – B 223 – Auditorium
Final Pitch in front of a Jury
The top teams pitch their innovations persuasively, demonstrating strategic thinking, adaptability, and market readiness. (Conviction, Analysis, Presentation)
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