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    Last updated: Aug 18, 2026 11:39 am
    A new version of the »ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ Events Calendar will launch Wednesday, August 26. All events dated September 1, 2024 and later will be migrated. As part of this process, additions to the current calendar will be suspended at 3:00 p.m. on August 25.

    Older Adult Innovation Challenge

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