Attend a free, 15 min. MIC consultation to talk about your idea with experts in challenge topic fields and help craft your proposal!

Note: If all available slots for your selected challenge category are already full, please email mic@cityofkingston.com.

This is not your regular pitch competition. We want to give you a job!

The Mayor's Innovation Challenge is a competition calling on teams of students from Kingston's major post-secondary institutions to develop innovative proposals to address an identified challenge faced by the City of Kingston.

The Mayor's Innovation Challenge provides a unique opportunity for you, as a current student or recent graduate, to apply your knowledge to real-world issues and help shape the future of Kingston! The winning team members gain an opportunity to launch their careers with a paid internship while working alongside municipal and academic leaders.

This year’s challenges are:

Dunin-Deshpande Smart Kingston Stream

• Smart Kingston Challenge

Public Sector Innovation Stream

• Demonstrating Leadership on Climate Action

• Enhancing Food Security and Sustainability

• Removing Barriers and Improving Accessibility

Thinking about participating in this year’s Mayors Innovation Challenge? Have a great idea, but want an opportunity to get valuable feedback from expert staff? Attend a free MIC consultation! This 15 minute session will provide your team with an opportunity to talk about your idea with experts in the challenge topic fields and help you craft a strong proposal.

Please note that at least one member of every participating team is required to attend at least one consultation or workshop.

Only one ticket is required per team!

Do you have questions about your proposal? Reach out to us at mic@cityofkingston.ca

Learn more at: CityofKingston.ca/MIC