Mayor’s Innovation Challenge

The challenge

The Mayor’s Innovation Challenge is open to individuals, teams and businesses from around the world. Your idea will be submitted through IdeaScale and The City of Calgary’s Innovation Lab. Submissions close June 11, 2021.

Three finalists will be selected from each project stream. Finalists will have the opportunity to meet with experts and mentors from the community who have generously offered their services to help refine their business case. They will also be able to meet with staff from The City of Calgary (or ENMAX) to get more information on how their idea can be realized or implemented.

In early September, finalists will pitch their idea to a panel of community and business leaders led by Mayor Nenshi. They will choose one winner from each stream. These winners will work with an Innovation Champion from The City of Calgary (or ENMAX) to further refine their idea. They will also have the opportunity to meet with senior officials from Western Economic Diversification to discuss their innovation or idea and potential for federal government support.

Deadline to apply is June 11, 2021