Project
proposals

Work with UCalgary student engineers to build and test your idea.

Propose a project

Project requirements

A clear problem and people who need it solved.
A prototype a student team can advance in one term.
Access to users, resources and a faculty mentor.
An engaged decision-maker and a plan to continue.

Your role

Help shape the scope, answer questions and support testing.

Program outcomes

Expect a demonstration, testing insights and documentation. A finished commercial product is beyond the program’s scope.

No engineering background or UCalgary affiliation is needed to propose.

How projects are selected

Show what a student team can build and learn. We also consider available skills, equipment and mentor support.

See selection criteria · 100 points

Project selection criteria, scored out of 100
Feasibility	25
Problem and need	15
Potential impact	15
Student learning	15
Readiness	10
Project and mentor support	10
Continuation	10

Project proposal

For innovators across Canada.

Apply with Google Forms

We are accepting project idea applications for our latest cohort until November 30, 2026.

Open project form

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FAQs

Can I apply from outside Calgary?

Yes—proposals are open across Canada. Include a willing UCalgary faculty mentor and a plan to work with the student team.

How do I arrange a mentor?

Contact a UCalgary faculty member with relevant expertise and confirm their interest before applying. The program advisor is not automatically your project mentor.

Are early ideas welcome?

Yes. Explain the need, your solution direction and what a small team could realistically prototype.

What happens after I apply?

We review fit, feasibility and support, then follow up with shortlisted applicants on scope, resources and approvals before final selection.