{"id":3054,"date":"2024-12-16T14:34:20","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T19:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/?page_id=3054"},"modified":"2025-04-02T15:57:46","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T19:57:46","slug":"smartto-innovation-challenge","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/smartto-innovation-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"SmartTO Innovation Challenge Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" autoplay controls loop src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/01\/SmartTO-Innovation-Challenge-Video.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4f60c965f172ab3e7d272e0efaeb434f\"><em>Please note that the competition has officially closed. Congratulations to all of the winners and those who participated. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7311066978729791489\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to view the winners.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-44a44987687a974b75850fe1c1784413\">About<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SmartTO<\/a>, we are driving innovation in Ontario\u2019s transportation and mobility sectors. The SmartTO Innovation Challenge Competition invites startups to propose innovative solutions to today\u2019s most pressing challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">After months of open ideation featuring\u00a0<strong>123 ideas, 132 comments, and contributions from 68 participants\u00a0<\/strong>our analysis of the results has shaped our final challenge statement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-6628efb3d7f9c4085cd0d02d68af243f\" style=\"color:#fffdc7;background-color:#121c1c;grid-template-columns:auto 60%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-link-color wp-elements-e4a43dbaee95dce4c784e7d27eae19a8\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-64e6f78728164ed978bbf8bf87a5ebc1\" style=\"font-size:48px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1.15\">Challenge Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5e33a466dc16fa2295d272ca992379eb\">How can your startup leverage smart materials and enabling technologies to advance mobility and transportation while enhancing Ontario's position in innovation across:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-e22ec64290f4b4a3c9812aefbd3b136f\">Sustainable Energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-e16cf397e6a50b054f0eebf2e3bf58ca\">Intelligent Systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-9ead50f260bbc7b3f11565c113020a5b\">Last-Mile Delivery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7d4165cd389ce30c5efc252262abff80\"><em>Competition is now Closed.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-13-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3608 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-13-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-13-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-13-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-13-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-13-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-13.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:56px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ffe4a61779a413d6a4f17b7e27db45a7\">About the Challenge Statement<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>SmartTO is seeking&nbsp;Ontario-based startups&nbsp;in the&nbsp;mobility and transportation sector&nbsp;to help address challenges in the province. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sustainable energy<\/strong>, including but not limited to&nbsp;electrification, alternative fuels, energy storage, and grid integration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intelligent systems<\/strong>, such as&nbsp;robotics, AI, automation, connected infrastructure, and advanced control technologies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Last-mile delivery<\/strong>, covering&nbsp;micromobility, urban logistics, autonomous delivery, and innovative distribution models.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are just a few examples\u2014if your startup is developing&nbsp;cutting-edge solutions, we want to hear from you! Now, we invite you to apply and bring your innovations to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-71e2388aa380899e0d7ee10ce50ba8ff\">The Process<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-63d4b16f4da154c2cdd889349d3fa210\">SmartTO has collaborated with a network of industry experts to identify six critical challenges shaping the future of mobility. Startups have the opportunity to submit their innovative solutions and be part of driving impactful change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light full-width bg-primary\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container pt-4 mt-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio headshots is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/02\/Feedback.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3759\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/02\/Feedback.png 940w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/02\/Feedback-400x335.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading card-title font-weight-bold has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-74d9314fcea00b5b8c62aa11b359e382\">1. Information Session<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2f5780826b83ef2d61ed4ad8fc53df78\">All potential applicants are invited to join an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/events\/smartto-innovation-challenge-competition-information-session\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">information session on Feb. 19th, 12pm-1pm<\/a> online to receive valuable insights from our team on how to prepare for submissions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/12\/Process-2.-Ideation-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3428\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/12\/Process-2.-Ideation-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/12\/Process-2.-Ideation-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/12\/Process-2.-Ideation.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading card-title font-weight-bold has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fb76c3749c56a8c3a151e4110776e53a\">2. Apply<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5d48fef9a8e8046cb32796a0bac441bb\">Submit your innovative solution and demonstrate how your idea can shape the future of mobility. Be sure to align with the <a href=\"#elgibility\">criteria below<\/a> for the best chance to be selected as a finalist.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/02\/Judging.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3761\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/02\/Judging.png 940w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/02\/Judging-400x335.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading card-title font-weight-bold has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c0e8a1ec3eb28cd07eb8717bb5f0e8e3\">3. Judging<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-778d6f1ac88a0e74d23f1c3090e97572\">A panel of industry leaders will evaluate and select the winners  based on meeting the challenge competition criteria.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/02\/Demo-Day.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3763\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/02\/Demo-Day.png 940w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/02\/Demo-Day-400x335.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading card-title font-weight-bold has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1c3d8700baf906a9e7b6501b70db280c\">4. Winners Announced<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8366d46c2127942fe08a8d12e5383ad9\">The competition will culminate in a <a href=\"#DEMO-DAY\">SmartTO Demo Day<\/a> event on March 26, 2025, where the winners will be announced and prizes will be awarded.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-08d2549fcfb53af9b5f7f26182b62142\">Key Dates<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/02\/Innovation-Challenge-Mailchimp-Image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/02\/Innovation-Challenge-Mailchimp-Image-3.png 940w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/02\/Innovation-Challenge-Mailchimp-Image-3-400x335.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/04\/2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/04\/2.png 940w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/04\/2-400x335.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/04\/3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/04\/3.png 940w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/04\/3-400x335.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/04\/Innovation-Challenge-Mailchimp-Image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/04\/Innovation-Challenge-Mailchimp-Image-5.png 940w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/04\/Innovation-Challenge-Mailchimp-Image-5-400x335.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9ac00cf961d1ea846fe5a532228b76c6\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading border-top mb-4 pt-2 has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ba10bbd5e710ce74613102b90840dc39\" id=\"elgibility\">Competition Eligibility Criteria<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/yu-blockpatterns\/img\/arrow-right.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11509\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h6 has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-37fa5a9c6e346f1a2ba91713b2bfe869\">Company Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Must be Incorporated in Ontario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fewer than 500 employees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/yu-blockpatterns\/img\/navigation-arrows-fwd-bck.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11516\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h6 has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8db0db614dbee0c27eef63ead02fc999\">Industry Focus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Business must operate in the transportation, automotive, or mobility sectors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/yu-blockpatterns\/img\/arrow-right.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11521\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h6 has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-a970ae196bf79f2207455444dd643dff\">Experience          &amp; Traction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Demonstrated relevant industry experience and traction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/yu-blockpatterns\/img\/arrow-fullscreen.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11504\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h6 has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-19099361b40894decf43165d78104aa5\">Challenge Alignment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution must align with the objectives of the challenge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/yu-blockpatterns\/img\/checkmark.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11510\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h6 has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5b5975619ad28deb509d28bb3115097b\">Innovative Tech Solutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Must leverage innovative technology.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/yu-blockpatterns\/img\/plus-sign-addition.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11517\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h6 has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-275d34ac99a79a59043c79e66daf1ecf\">Risk 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.kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:0px;}.kt-accordion-id3054_586d1f-23 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;}.kt-accordion-id3054_586d1f-23 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-left:0px solid #f2f2f2;}.kt-accordion-id3054_586d1f-23 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id3054_586d1f-23 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id3054_586d1f-23 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id3054_586d1f-23 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id3054_586d1f-23 kt-accordion-has-11-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane3054_e2fc11-49\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Commercialization Potential<\/strong>:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>TRL (Technology Readiness Level)<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Early Stage (TRL 3+):<\/strong>&nbsp;Evaluated based on potential, innovation, ability to demonstrate proof of concept, and feasibility of further development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mature Stage (TRL 5\u20136+):<\/strong>&nbsp;Evaluated based on readiness for deployment, scalability, and demonstrated market validation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both stages are scored based on their alignment with the challenge's objectives and their commercial potential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Market Potential<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clear market need or demand addressed by the solution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence of potential commercial success.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feasibility<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Technical and operational viability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear implementation steps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scalability<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Potential to scale regionally, nationally, or internationally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Uniqueness<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Differentiation and innovative elements compared to competitors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alignment with Growth Areas<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solution aligns with the challenge statement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First Customer<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Target customer identified.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Initial customer relationships or partnerships in place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Competitive Advantage<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clear advantage over existing alternatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficult for competitors to replicate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business Model<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clear, sustainable revenue generation strategy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plan for Real-Life Testing<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Testing plans for market-like conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defined milestones and success indicators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expertise<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Relevant team expertise and resources to address potential gaps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id3054_82fc87-5d .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:0px;}.kt-accordion-id3054_82fc87-5d .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id3054_82fc87-5d > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:0px solid 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id3054_82fc87-5d kt-accordion-has-11-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane3054_a79ab8-f5\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Additional Considerations:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Social and Environmental Impact<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contribution to social or environmental goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation and Uniqueness<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Level of innovation and differentiation from competitors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alignment with mobility ecosystem<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support or alignment with relevant stakeholders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaboration with partners or other collaborators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading border-top mb-4 pt-2 has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ee0fca9b5ed7390d19be6cd6ec6ba842\" id=\"DEMO-DAY\">Prizes<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-parallax is-light full-width\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-very-dark-gray-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3102 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/12\/Futureproof-2-2.jpg)\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container pt-4 mt-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/03\/1-1024x790.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4063\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/03\/1-1024x790.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/03\/1-400x309.png 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/03\/1.png 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center card-title h5 has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\">$5000 Megalab Group Cash Prize<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#212529\">Turn your vision into reality with a $5,000 Megalab Group cash prize to fuel your startup. Whether you need funding for product development, marketing, equipment, or any other business need, this prize is yours to use however you see fit. As the&nbsp;lead sponsor,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/megalabinc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Megalab Group<\/a> &nbsp;is committed to supporting innovators shaping the future of transportation and mobility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Sponsored By:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1649\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/05\/Megalab-Logo-Final-Outline_Rev.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1334\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:contain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/05\/Megalab-Logo-Final-Outline_Rev.png 1649w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/05\/Megalab-Logo-Final-Outline_Rev-400x83.png 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/05\/Megalab-Logo-Final-Outline_Rev-1024x214.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/05\/Megalab-Logo-Final-Outline_Rev-1536x320.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1649px) 100vw, 1649px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/03\/2-1024x790.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4065\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/03\/2-1024x790.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/03\/2-400x309.png 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/03\/2.png 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center card-title h5 has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\">$20,000 Applied Technical Project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#212529\">Receive $20,000 in value towards building your technology with a SmartTO Applied Technical Project, providing access to academic experts, specialized equipment and labs at ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ's <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lassonde School of Engineering<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centennialcollege.ca\/about-centennial\/schools\/school-of-transportation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Centennial College School of Transportation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:63px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"141\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/02\/YorkU_SmartTO_Logo-400x141.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/02\/YorkU_SmartTO_Logo-400x141.png 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/02\/YorkU_SmartTO_Logo.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" 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The event will celebrate the SmartTO Innovation Challenge as well as another flagship initiative, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/smart-mobility-tech-accelerator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smart Mobility Tech Accelerator<\/a> (SMTA) program, in collaboration with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YSpace<\/a>. Finalists will be selected to pitch to key OVIN representatives, startups, academia, and valued industry partners. Top winners will be recognized for their innovation and impact, with valuable prizes to be awarded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lu.ma\/m1kiipg5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/02\/The-Well-2023-117-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3857 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/02\/The-Well-2023-117-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/02\/The-Well-2023-117-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/02\/The-Well-2023-117-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2025\/02\/The-Well-2023-117.jpg 1199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading border-top mb-4 pt-2 has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3dc56e8d37adddb1e8bc7a4a3303fa59\">Partners<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to our partners who play a crucial role in driving innovation and fostering collaboration throughout the challenge. Their expertise, resources, and commitment help create an environment where bold ideas can thrive and make a real-world impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:34%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-7-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3446\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-7-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-7-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-7-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-7-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-7-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-7.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66%\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re adopting a cutting-edge, open ideation approach powered by our partner, <strong>Innovation 360<\/strong>. With over a decade of expertise in successful innovation strategies, Innovation 360 offers comprehensive tools for ideation and commercialization, backed by data from thousands of global organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SmartTO and its partners will collaborate with our community and external contributors to co-create, refine ideas, and drive innovation together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">POWERED BY:<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/innovation360.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer 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