Game Changer - Manitobas Idea Competition

Game Changer is an opportunity for students to practice their entrepreneurial skills.

The competition is open to undergraduate students, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows registered in any post-secondary institution in Manitoba including Assiniboine Community College, Brandon University, Red River College, St. Boniface University, University of Winnipeg, University College of the North and University of Manitoba.

Any student(s) can participate in either Phase of the competition, e.g. You can submit a problem in Phase 1 but you are not obligated to participate in Phase 2 if you do not wish. You can also participate in Phase 2 without having submitted a problem in Phase 1.

Phase 1: Problem Generator

• Students can submit problems in teams or individually
• Each student/team can submit up to a maximum of two (2) “problems”
• A selection committee will review all submitted problems and pick the top five (5) to be showcased in Phase 2: Solution Generator
• Winners of the top five (5) problems will win $250 each

Phase 2: Solution Generator

• Any number of teams can work on a solution from the five (5) showcased problems
• The teams must consist of members from different faculties
• Cross institutions are encouraged but not required
• A selection committee will review all submitted solutions and pick a maximum of 10 solutions to continue to final event
• At the final event teams will present their solution to a panel of judges with a chance to win $10,000

*Once problems are showcased ANY student/post-doc can participate in Phase 2*

More information can be found at: http://umanitoba.ca/gamechanger