Do you want to be part ofimagininga better future for the heart ofŌtautahiChristchurch?
Do you want to build your professional networks and develop connections with PWC andChristchurchNZ?
Do you want free food and a chance to win cash?
TheBoost Your City Challengeisyour chancedevelop ideas to engage young people with the downtown core ofŌtautahiChristchurch.ChristchurchNZis looking for innovative solutionsthatthey canactuallyimplement- this is your chance to have a real impact! Nospecificexperience isrequiredto take partand you do not need toalreadyhave an idea.
Over the course of aweekyou will work with a team tocome up withand develop an idea with the support of mentors and input from bothChristchurchNZand PWC. The challenge isa great wayto build both your CV and your professional networks.
On the final day of the Challenge, your team will pitch your concept to a panel of judgesfromChristchurchNZand PWC. Thetopteams will take homea share of $3000 in cash prizes!
Registrations are now closed
Why sign up?
- Meet interesting new people from differentdisciplines and backgrounds.
- Develop your creativity, innovation,teamworkand problem-solving skills.
- Build experience in creating a compelling, professional presentation.
- Network with mentors and industry experts.
- Have something awesome to put on your CV.
- Get free food and be in to wincashprizes!
Who should sign up?
This Challenge is designed for UC students of any discipline and any level (fromfirst-yearto post-grad).
Do I need a team in advance?
You can register as an individual, pair or group. This challenge is open to any UC student – any level and anyprogrammeof study.We willorganisetheteams.
Who is running the Challenge?
The UC Centre for Entrepreneurship,ChristchurchNZ,and PWCare working in partnership to deliver theBoost Your City Challenge.
Key dates and info
- Registrations closed: Wednesday, 26th April 2023
- Challenge Launch:Thursday 27th April 2023 3.00pm - 5.00pm in the city at PWC (Departing UC 2.30pm)
- Challenge Speed Mentoring: Friday 28th April 2023 11.30am -12.30pm at UCE
- Challenge Showcase and Awards: Tuesday 2nd May 2023 4.00pm - 7.00pm at PWC
Registrations are now closed
If you have any questions, feel free to emailjames.carr@canterbury.ac.nz
