Northern College, Northern Ontario Angels, and Timmins Economic Development are thrilled to invite Northern College students, alumni and grade 11-12 high school students in the region to participate in the Venture Northern College: Student Innovation Challenge - a celebration of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship across Northern Ontario!
This year's challenge question: How might we improve safety and well-being, efficiency, environmental impact, or community outcomes in Northern Ontario's mining industry through innovation?
Why participate?
- Develop creative solutions to real-world challenges
- Gain mentorship from industry leaders
- Build valuable networking and presentation skills
- Compete for cash prizes
- 1st place prize = $3,000
- 2nd place prize = $2,000
- 3rd place prize = $1,000
Key Dates:
- Deadline: January 30, 2026
- Live Pitch Event: March 26, 2026 at Northern College, Timmins Campus
Eligibility:
- Grade 11-12 students in Northeastern Ontario and James Bay coastal communities
- Northern College students and alumni
For full details and to apply, visit: http://www.northerncollege.ca/venture-challenge
For more information
4715 Highway 101 East
South Porcupine Ontario
Canada P0N 1H0
www.northernc.on.ca/
