Next Great Innovator > The Challenge > Prizes
RBC will bring the five finalists to Toronto, where they will present their ideas in person: an opportunity to prove to a panel of top RBC executives that their innovation is worthy of a world-class bank.
Key dates for this year's Next Great Innovator Challenge:
August 19, 2009:
Pre-Launch. Try out the new Innovation Mini Challenge!
September 23, 2009:
The NEW Challenge question revealed and registration OPENS.
November 1, 2009:
Registration closes.
December 6, 2009:
Final day for submissions.
January 20, 2010:
Challenge finalists announced.
January 20, 2010:
Peer voting opens.
March 3-5, 2010:
Winners announced.
The team with the best overall presentation will walk away with a first prize of $20,000*. Do you have what it takes to be number one?
First (1st) Place Prize
$20,000*
Second (2nd) Place Prize
$10,000*
Runners Up (Three teams)
$5,000*
*All cash prizes are listed in Canadian dollars. Prize money is split equally among all team members.
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