Are you ready to turn your ideas into reality? The 2025 BCIT Student Innovation Challenge is your chance to innovate, compete, and win! Whether you’re developing a business idea, an applied research project, or a sustainability solution, this annual challenge provides a unique platform to showcase your work and make an impact.
Here are the top five reasons you should enter the 2025 BCIT Student Innovation Challenge:
#1 – Win cash prizes
Every great idea needs resources to grow, and cash prizes can help. Each category, Entrepreneurship, Applied Research, and Sustainability offers three cash prizes: 1st Place: $3,000, 2nd Place: $1,500 and 3rd Place: $500
If you have a startup concept, research project, or sustainability initiative, this funding could be the boost you need to take it to the next level.
#2 – Gain real-world experience and recognition
This isn’t just a competition, it’s an opportunity to gain valuable experience in presenting, pitching, and refining your idea. Whether you’re looking to impress future employers, attract investors, or launch your own venture, participating in the Student Innovation Challenge enhances your resume and builds your credibility as an innovator.
#3 – Get support to bring your idea to life
Innovation isn’t just about having a great idea, it’s about making it happen. This challenge provides a platform to get expert feedback on your project, prototype or business plan and connect you with the BCIT applied research and entrepreneurial community. From mentorship opportunities to networking with like-minded students and industry professionals, this challenge offers supports to bring your vision to life.
#4 – Solve real-world problems in one of three categories
Choose the category that best fits your passion and make a difference in your field.
Entrepreneurship – Have a game-changing business idea? Compete for funding and recognition and turn it into a successful startup.
Applied Research – Working on a Capstone project, Industry Sponsored Student Project (ISSP), or Directed Studies project? Use this challenge to showcase how your work solves real-world problems.
Sustainability – Passionate about creating a greener future? Present innovative solutions for climate action, waste reduction, renewable energy, or social sustainability.
#5 – Applying is quick and easy
Applying is simple! Visit BCIT Student Innovation Challenge to access competition guidelines, submission requirements and key deadlines.
Bonus: Join a legacy of innovators
Participating in the BCIT Student Innovation Challenge means you will be joining a community of innovators. The BCIT Student Innovation Challenge has helped numerous students bring their ideas to life and you could be next.
The deadline to apply is March 28, 2025. Don’t miss out on this chance to showcase your big idea.
Thank you to sponsors
A huge thank you to generous sponsors for making this year’s challenge possible and for their commitment to innovation, sustainability, and student success.
Thank you to Urban Solutions, courtesy of BCIT Donor Donald Yen, JTS Consulting, Futurpreneur and Odlum Brown, for their unwavering support and commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, sustainability and excellence within the BCIT community. Their dedication to empowering students and enabling positive change is truly inspiring, and we are deeply grateful for their contributions.
What are you waiting for? Apply today and take your innovation to the next level.