Proposal Eligibility

• Teams are invited to submit a proposal for an innovative solution leveraging Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Cloud Technology.  

Team Eligibility

• Teams must consist of 2 – 4 undergraduate, graduate certificate, master’s, or Ph.D. students currently enrolled in a full-time or part-time program.·      

• Recent graduates completing their degrees in 2024 are also eligible 

• Teams must be able to attend the in-person DevFest, scheduled for November 8, 2025, in Windsor, to participate in the competition.

• Not all teammates are required to participate in every element of the competition.

In Person Pitch Presentation Instructions

Event Details

• Date: November 7, 2025

• Location: Room 123, Odette School of Business, University of Windsor

• Format: 10-minute live pitch + 5-minute Q&A

Deliverables & Expectations

1. Refined Slide Deck

• Teams must revise their Phase 1 slides based on the judges’ feedback.

• Slides should be visually clear, concise, and polished for a professional setting.

• Content must reflect improvements in problem framing, solution feasibility, and application of AI/ML/Cloud.

2. Live Prototype Demonstration

• Demonstrate a functional prototype or simulation during the pitch.

• Prototype should be accessible in a cloud environment (e.g., Google Cloud, AWS, Azure).

• Demo should showcase how AI/ML/Cloud technologies are applied in the solution.

Cash Prizes

• 1st Place - $500CAD

• 2nd Place - $300CAD

• 3rd Place - $200 CAD