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    Older Adult Innovation Challenge

    When:
    Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM – Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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    Description:

    Older Adult Innovation Challenge

    Host Organization: Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation (CABHI)
    Format: Hybrid (partial in-person and virtual)
    Start Date: January 29th, 5:30 – 7:30pm virtual start

    Pitch Date: February 5th, 5:30 – 7:30pm in person
    Honorarium: $525 per student (awarded upon completion)

    This interdisciplinary challenge invites students to address one of today’s most pressing societal issues: supporting an aging population through innovation.

    Students will work in teams to develop practical, real-world solutions for older adults and caregivers. Teams will be assigned to one of the following themes

    • Optimizing and enhancing health for older adults
    • Empowering caregivers of older adults to live their best lives

    The challenge emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and the integration of social impact with technological and systemic innovation.

    How to Participate

    • Open to students from all disciplines
    • Apply individually or as a team of 4–6 students
    • Students may participate in one opportunity only

    To express interest, please email ceisi@queensu.ca.

    We look forward to working with you on these exciting, real-world challenges.

    Contact:
    Simon VanAsseldonk
    sv49@queensu.ca
    Cost:
    FREE
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