Prizes

The team with the best overall submission and presentation in the Next Great Innovator Challenge will walk away with a first place prize of $20,000*. Do you have what it takes to be number one?

Prizes will be awarded as follows:

First Place Prize
$20,000* and individual interviews with RBC
Second Place Prize
$10,000* and individual interviews with RBC
Runners Up Prize (to third, fourth and fifth place teams)
$5,000* and individual interviews with RBC

*All cash prizes are listed in Canadian dollars. Prize money is split equally among all team members.

Mini Prizes

Prizes for participation will be awarded throughout the competition as follows:

Team Profile submitted by October 11 (optional)
All team members entered into a random draw for a chance to win an iPad2^† (or similar). RBC reserves the right to, at its sole discretion, provide a thank you gift to those teams or individuals who submit by this deadline.

Congratulations to team IdeaElectronic and The Next WIP on winning the iPad draw.

Abstract submitted by October 24
Facebook badge awarded to teams

Research & Viability submitted by November 14
Facebook badge awarded to teams

Interview with RBC
Members of the Top 5 Teams are guaranteed an interview with RBC, and media training to assist with working with members of the media. This could be the career boost you were hoping for!

Find out more about the Next Great Innovator Process  on our facebook page.