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Junior Innovators
Grades 7–12 or equivalent. Explore an idea, learn new skills and showcase your first open-technology creation.
LINUX ASSOCIATION OF CANADA · OPEN SOURCE WEEK 2027
Participate
Four divisions. One national opportunity.
September 3–4, 2027 · Prairieland Park, Saskatoon
YOUR IDEA BELONGS HERE
Build something that matters
Whether you are discovering open source for the first time or already building ambitious projects, the Student Innovation Challenge is your opportunity to turn an idea into something real, share what you learn and connect with Canada’s open-technology community.
FOUR DIVISIONS · ONE COMMUNITY
Find your place in the Challenge
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College & Polytechnic Innovators
For college, technical-institute and polytechnic students. Put hands-on skills and practical problem-solving to work.
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University Innovators
For undergraduate, master’s and PhD students. Advance an idea through research, development and collaboration.
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Emerging Innovators
For recent graduates, subject to final eligibility rules. Showcase your skills and make connections with industry professionals.
HOW TO TAKE PART
From idea to showcase
Start with your team
Enter individually or form a team of up to four students.
Build your open project
Create and document a solution using open technologies.
Share what you create
Submit your work for review and connect with the wider community.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Your journey starts here.
Public registration is not open yet. Individuals and teams of up to four students will be welcome.
Proposed opening: January 15, 2027 (subject to confirmation).
Land Acknowledgement
The Linux Association of Canada respectfully acknowledges that our home in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is located on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. These lands have been home to First Nations peoples for thousands of years, including the Cree, Dakota, Nakota, and Saulteaux, who maintain deep and enduring relationships with the land and the South Saskatchewan River.
We are grateful to the First Nations and Métis peoples who have cared for these lands for generations. We honour their enduring relationship with the land, their cultures, histories, and contributions, and we offer our respect and sincere gratitude as we live, work, learn, and build community here.