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Ready to take action to save our planet? Great! Get your thinking caps on because the University of Manitoba is participating in Invent for the Planet on Feb. 14 to 16.

Invent for the Planet, a 48-hour, sustainability-focused international idea and design competition, is open to all students (undergraduate and graduate) from all faculties and post-secondary institutions across Manitoba. In the competition, interdisciplinary student teams of four to six are tasked with solving issues in areas such as waste management, food security, environment, education, digital technology, agriculture, and medicine/medical systems and delivery.

The winner of the UM competition will have the opportunity to present their idea to Texas A&M University https://youtu.be/rkWDCQMvY14 judges on behalf of the University.

Prizes up for grabs for the top three teams of the local competition include:

· First place: $1000 cash + North Forge Technology Exchange https://www.northforge.ca/ mentorship to make your idea / design come to life

· Second place: $750 cash

· Third place: $500 cash

*Click here for registration details. https://news.umanitoba.ca/invent-for-the-planet/*

*This event is co-hosted by the Faculty of Science, UM Partnerships and Innovation, Office of Sustainability, Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship and North Forge Technology Exchange.*