INNOVATION SPRINT
WHAT IS AN INNOVATION SPRINT?
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- A four-hour hackathon sprint developing unique solutions for challenges faced by local businesses
- Open to all post-secondary students from any faculty of study in Atlantic Canada
- Gain practical, industry experience
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FIRST PLACE
SECOND PLACE
THIRD PLACE
October 14, 2023
Starberry Drink Co. is an all natural, non-alcoholic, refreshing drink made of the whole strawberry and 2 other ingredients; maple syrup and water. This is a Haudenosaunee recipe from the people of long house. The drink retells the life lesson of how many beautiful things come from facing hard times and building the resilience faced by the stem of the berry that leads to bearing the fruit. The drink is also highly nutritious, filled with the benefits from the berry and zinc, vitamin and potassium from the maple syrup.
THE CHALLENGE
Help Starberry Drink Co. solve one of their biggest challenges in their business. Win a huge prize for your greatest idea!
What to expect
| noon–1 p.m. | Welcome and networking |
| 1-2 p.m. | Introduction to Starberry Drink Co. and the challenge they face |
| 2-4 p.m. | Solution development and problem solving |
| 4–4:30 p.m. | Pitch presentations and announcements |
Join the sprint!
September 23, 2023
Founded in 2014 by Shivani Dhamija, Shivani’s Kitchen is a culinary venture offering authentic Indian cuisine with a modern twist, providing a delightful fusion of flavours and a captivating dining experience. She launched her very own Spice Blends in 2016, which can be found across grocery stores (Sobeys and Atlantic Superstore) in Atlantic Canada.
THE CHALLENGE
Help Shivani’s Kitchen solve one of their biggest challenges in their business. Win a huge prize for your greatest idea!
What to expect
| 10:30–11 a.m. | Welcome and networking |
| 11 a.m.–noon | Introduction to Shivani’s Kitchen and the challenge they face |
| noon–2 p.m. | Solution development and problem solving |
| 2–2:30 p.m. | Pitch presentations and announcements |
April 22, 2023
Easy Platter, co-owned by Poleen Kaur and Saint Mary’s University alum Mandhir Singh MBA’14 is a one-of-a-kind, on-demand personal chef service in the greater Toronto and Halifax areas. Recently featured on CBC’s Dragon Den, Easy Platter received $150,000 for 6% of their company.
THE CHALLENGE
Help Easy Platter solve their biggest challenge facing their company. Win big for your solution!
What to expect
| 9–10 a.m. | Introduction to Easy Platter and the challenge they face |
| 10 a.m.–noon | Design thinking and ideation workshop |
| noon–1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1–3 p.m. | Solution development |
| 3–4 p.m. | Presentations to judging panel |
| 4–4:30 p.m. | Closing: networking and awards |
