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Seneca Polytechnic and Amity University, in collaboration with Microsoft, invite students to participate in an exciting Virtual Design Jam, February 10-27, 2025.
The winning team will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Amity University Dubai to further develop their winning idea.
This cross-disciplinary event will bring together students from both institutions to tackle real-world challenges using Design Thinking and cutting-edge tools like the Microsoft Copilot Suite and InStage. Participants will collaborate in diverse teams to ideate, prototype, and pitch innovative solutions to a problem statement provided by Microsoft.
Through interactive learning sessions, mentoring, and teamwork, participants will gain valuable skills in creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving, while networking with peers and professionals from different cultural backgrounds.
Host Institutions: Seneca Polytechnic & Amity University
Dates: February 10 - 27, 2025
Eligible Programs: All current full-time Seneca students.
Focus: Problem-solving using Microsoft tools, Design Thinking, and intercultural collaboration.
Prize: Winning team will travel to the partner institution to further develop their idea.
Application Deadline: Jan. 30, 2025
Networking Opportunity: Don’t miss the chance to connect with industry leaders and mentors throughout the event. Building relationships early can lead to career-defining opportunities!
Maximize Your Learning: Each event is structured to progressively build your skills, ensuring you're ready for Pitch Day on February 27.
Rapid Prototyping: This event teaches you how to quickly iterate and refine ideas, a skill highly valued in fast-paced tech industries.
Collaboration Across Cultures: Working with international peers is a unique chance to develop cross-cultural communication skills, invaluable in global work environments.
Pitch Day: All your hard work culminates on Pitch Day. Practice your pitch, refine your solution, and be ready to showcase your ideas confidently to the judges.
Mentoring Sessions: These are crucial moments to gain feedback and improve your project. Don’t hesitate to ask questions and seek guidance!
Mentors from Seneca and Amity will guide students through the Design Jam. Resources include:
Guidance from Experts: Your mentors are experienced professionals who can provide personalized feedback and insights to sharpen your project.
Leverage Resources: Use the available tools like Microsoft Copilot and InStage to enhance your project and pitch quality.
All participants will receive a Can-Cred Micro Badge. The winning team will receive an all-expense-paid trip to the partner institution to further develop their idea.
Prepare to Impress: Practice your pitch, anticipate questions, and be ready to showcase not just your solution, but the journey you took to arrive at it.
Incentives to Win: The all-expenses-paid trip is a unique opportunity to further develop your winning idea with a global team—use this as motivation to give your best performance!
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