Join an XPRIZE Competition
XPRIZE tackles the world’s most urgent and complex challenges through large-scale incentive competitions, transforming bold ideas into scalable breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity.
Increasing capacity of Canadian teams
One of the roles of the XPRIZE Canada Hub at the University of Calgary is to increase the participation of Canadian innovators and visionaries in XPRIZE competitions.
This is done through building awareness of new competitions, hosting capacity building sessions, and connecting the right people to tackle humanity's greatest challenges.
Get support
Are you interested in joining an active XPRIZE competition? Contact the XPRIZE Canada Hub team for guidance, connections, and pre-competition support.
Competitions open for registration
There are currently no official XPRIZE competitions open for team registration.
Check out the active challenge with Carrot Ventures in partnership with the XPRIZE Canada Hub
Food & AgTech Innovation Challenge
Produce More. Use Better. Adapt Faster.
A global challenge that advances breakthrough food and agriculture innovations from promising ideas to real-world impact; improving productivity, using resources more efficiently, and creating value for Canadian producers and consumers.
An initiative of Carrot Ventures, operated by Verdex Capital, and delivered in collaboration with XPRIZE Canada Hub.
Info Session
Thursday, November 12
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM (Alberta Mountain Time)
Join Carrot Ventures and XPRIZE Canada Hub to learn about the Food & AgTech Innovation Challenge. The Challenge is a global call for innovations that help agriculture and food systems produce more, use resources better, and adapt faster. Winners receive a $150,000 prize, and selected teams may be considered for up to $1.5M in follow-on investment.