Future of Manufacturing

Manufacturing is a key component of Canada’s economy, representing 10% of GDP as of 2017. To advance the industry, the continual development of skills, knowledge, and technology is essential. These innovations, while critical, can also present many complex challenges.

Participate in the Future of Manufacturing Challenge to tackle the critical challenges that matter most and join a network of support to find the best solutions and make a difference in the manufacturing industry.

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Future of Manufacturing

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Why Get Involved

Disruptive technologies have the potential to change every aspect of industry and present critical new opportunities. These changes also impact the skills employers want and need. This Challenge works to not only open up new opportunities for organizations of every size, but for students and graduates as well.

Innovators

Awesome prizes & incentives to take your idea to market

Build your portfolio & discover digital career pathways

Create social impact

Problem Solvers

Empower students to become innovative problem solvers

Illustration: a graduation cap on a screen.

Create remote work-integrated learning experience

Connect with bright new talent

Assessment Process

Step 1

Initial Assessment & Semi-Final Selection

Step 2

Selection of Finalists

Step 3

Selection of Winners

Step 4

Competition winners carry out idea

Prize Pool

30 prizes at 10k

$300 in Linux course credits to all winning teams

10 Summer internships provided by Prepr
$1,000 in Lab Kits from Prepr

Explore Industry Future Challenge Verticals

Cybersecurity

The manufacturing industry is becoming increasingly reliant on digital networks; as such, cybersecurity is essential.

An information breach can cost between $4-73 million on average.
Hackers can penetrate IT networks, gain control, and cause a myriad of issues ranging from minor difficulties to major recalls.
Manufactures possess a large amount of confidential information, which is important for giving them an economic and technological advantage.

Smart Cities

Smart City technology is on its way to transforming the manufacturing industry.

A ‘smart city production system’ includes distributed manufacturing and logistics which work to meet the city’s demand.
Smart production has the potential to have a positive impact on the environment by reducing waste.

AI/ML

The manufacturing industry is already a technologically advanced field and it continues to lead the way forward.

Factories using AI and ML technology are being built to improve equipment effectiveness.
AI can allow manufacturers to predict which products need to be created and in which amounts – meeting demand while reducing over-production.
Advanced automation allows for greater customization

Build the Future, Today

Our goal is to create meaningful exchanges between public and private sector organizations. Interested in being part of the conversation? Get involved by joining a Challenge or be part of the change by supporting the initiative as a sponsor.

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