Fourth edition of the Retail Innovation Challenge (RIC)

extracurricular | August 24, 2023
Submitted by Ericka Wagner for McMaster University

Announcing the launch of the fourth edition of the Retail Innovation Challenge (RIC)! This competition will take place in a hybrid format from Wednesday, October 18 to Saturday, November 4 with a focus on Sustainability and the Retail Circular Economy.

Phases 1 and 2 will be held online. The third and final phase will be held in person at McGill University in Montréal. Activities will be organized for finalist teams from the evening of November 2 through November 4. There is no fee for the registration of student teams.

Each finalist team will win prize money. For each case study, first place team wins $2,500 while second place team wins $1,000. The overall Grand Prize-winning team receives $10,000 powered by the SAQ.

Register here.

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