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SUMMARY:Cognizant BrAInstorm Challenge 2026
DESCRIPTION:Agentic AI for Good: Building intelligent solutions to real-world challenges. \nWhat can you build with agentic AI? The Cognizant BrAInstorm Challenge 2026 invites post-secondary students from across Atlantic Canada to explore the possibilities of AI-driven innovation. \nOver five weeks\, teams will work virtually to develop intelligent solutions to societal challenges\, culminating in an in-person final pitch competition at ShiftKey Labs in Halifax*. Whether you’re interested in technology\, business\, social impact\, or entrepreneurship\, this is your chance to experiment with emerging AI technologies\, build something meaningful\, and showcase your ideas. \n\nThe challenge \nThis year’s theme\, Agentic AI for Good\, challenges students to think beyond traditional AI tools and explore how autonomous\, AI-driven systems can address real-world problems. Challenge statements will be announced soon. Full details about the challenge can be found in the slide deck! (click the link!) \nHow it works \n\nForm your team and submit your idea by November 1 at 11:59PM: Connect with other students and assemble your team. Develop your concept and submit your proposed solution.\nBuild your MVP: Work virtually over the following weeks to turn your idea into a working prototype.\nNovember 15 — MVP semi-finals: Present your progress for a chance to be among the top eight teams.\nNovember 28 — Final pitch competition: The top eight teams come together in person at ShiftKey Labs in Halifax to present their solutions and compete for cash prizes.\n\nWhat’s in it for you? \n\nHands-on experimentation with agentic AI\nAn opportunity to solve meaningful societal and business challenges\nCollaboration with students from across Atlantic Canada\nCash prizes\n\n1st place: $2000\n2nd place: $1500\n3rd place: $1000\n\n\nAn opportunity to showcase your work and connect with the Cognizant team\n\nOpen to students across Atlantic Canada \nThe Cognizant BrAInstorm Challenge welcomes students from post-secondary institutions throughout Atlantic Canada. The event is primarily virtual\, making it accessible to participants across the region.\n*Eligible participants travelling from outside Halifax will receive travel cost coverage for the in-person finale (restrictions apply). \nReady to build something? \nBring your curiosity\, find your team\, and take on the Cognizant BrAInstorm Challenge 2026. \nSubmit your team and idea by November 1st\, 2026! \nThe Cognizant BrAInstorm Challenge 2026 is a Cognizant event organized and hosted by ShiftKey Labs.
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/cognizant-brainstorm-challenge-2026
CATEGORIES:Hackathon,Virtual
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