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Turn Your Idea into $3,000 with the Venture Challenge!

January 12, 2026
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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

Help us inspire the next generation of innovators and changemakers! Please share this opportunity widely.

Questions? Email us at innovation@northern.on.ca

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