Challenge Open: Jul 19 – Aug 30
Step 1 — Pick one roadblock from each challenge
View the list of roadblocks below.
Step 2 — Join the challenge using the form
Once you have filled out everything, press the Join Now button and be brought to PreprLabs.
Step 3 — Use AI to research and develop solutions
Use AI to perform research and develop solutions on your selected roadblock.
Step 4 — Submit proposal
You’ll receive an email after the submission date to announce the winners.
Challenge Roadblocks
Challenge 1: Electric Revolution
- Ethically and sustainably sourcing raw materials such as lithium and cobalt for battery production
- The lack of physical infrastructure to support adoption
- Cybersecurity and data protection threats to end-users
Challenge 2: Feeding the Future
- Reducing food waste, as more than 50% of food produced in Canada is not consumed
- Advancing urban agriculture as rapid urbanization reduces availability and usability of farmland
- Cybersecurity and data protection threats to farmers’ trade information
Challenge 3: Hacking Health
- Cybersecurity and data protection threats to patient information
- Maintaining high-quality and consistent data on a national level
- Administering culturally sensitive care to historically underserved communities
Challenge 4: Carbon Neutrality
- Optimizing logistics of business systems
- Transitions to sustainable energy sources
- Reporting of carbon emissions data and data protection
Prizes
For 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, the total prizes are:
1 
1st Place
- $500 Visa gift card
- 90 day GenAI course access
- 1 year PreprLabs license
- Lab kits for the entire team
2 
2nd Place
- $250 Visa gift card
- Lab kits for entire team
3 
3rd Place
- $100 Visa gift card
- Lab kits for all winners
Please be advised that while participants are welcome to enter the Challenges, individuals who have previously won are ineligible for further awards. All cash prizes will be awarded in CAD.
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