IDeA Competition Info Session

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Learn more about the Innovative Designs for Accessibility (IDeA) student competition!

<h1>IDeA Competition Info Session</h1><p>The <a href="https://www.univcan.ca/programs-and-scholarships/innovative-designs-accessibility-competition/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Innovative Designs for Accessibility (IDeA) student competition</a> challenges university students across Canada to use their creativity to develop innovative, cost-effective and practical solutions to accessibility barriers for people with disabilities. Individuals and teams can win up to $5,000 for their accessibility solution. To learn more about the IDeA student competition, and how you can get support for your solution from the <a href="https://www.sfu.ca/changinstitute.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship</a>, join us on  Thursday, March 4 at 1:30 p.m. PST.</p><p>The deadline to enter the 2021 IDeA competition is April 30, 2021 at 5 p.m. ET.</p><p><strong>Date: March 4</strong></p><p><strong>Time: 1:30 - 2:15PM (25 min presentation + 20 min Q&amp;A)</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Online</strong></p><p><em>You will receive the Zoom link after you RSVP. </em></p>

<h1>Innovative Designs for Accessibility (IDeA)</h1><p>The <a href="https://www.univcan.ca/programs-and-scholarships/innovative-designs-accessibility-competition/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Innovative Designs for Accessibility (IDeA) student competition</a> challenges university students across Canada to use their creativity to develop innovative, cost-effective and practical solutions to accessibility barriers for people with disabilities. The objectives of the program are:</p><ul><li>to contribute to the creation of a culture of accessibility in Canada</li><li>to motivate students to think about accessibility issues and to include accessibility in their creation of social and technological innovations now and in the future</li><li>to develop cost-effective, practical and innovative concepts, programs, initiatives or designs that address everyday accessibility issues</li></ul><p>The deadline to enter the 2021 IDeA competition is April 30, 2021 at 5 p.m. ET.</p>

<h3>About <a href="http://www.sfu.ca/io/venture/venture-connection.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Coast Capital Savings Venture Connection</a></h3><p>Western Canada's first university business incubator, Coast Capital Savings Venture Connection® is a university-wide incubator, entrepreneurship training program for students and recent alumni. From the initial business idea through to validation, Venture Connection® supports individuals exploring entrepreneurship possibilities. The program offers an early-stage business incubator, mentorship, co-op education terms, competitions, networking opportunities, workshops and seminars. Venture Connection® collaborates with all SFU faculties and departments, including the Beedie School of Business, the Faculty of Applied Sciences, the Faculty of Communication Arts and Technology, Work Integrated Learning and a wide-range of external partners. The program is supported by professional staff, including Mentors-in-Residence with substantial experience in a range of industries.</p>

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