Show the world what’s worth changing

For a project to be accepted into this category, a project must use technology in a new or improved way, such as enhancing efficiency, solving problems, or introducing innovation. 

This includes areas such as robotics, computing, cybersecurity, biotech, machine learning, VR/AR, and automation. Students should also understand the basic science behind their technology.

For a project to be accepted into this category, it must cover social and behavioural sciences; economic, geographical, psychological, or sociological studies of human behaviour, attitudes, and experience; or social analysis of environmental factors, demography, learning, or perception. Projects on consumer affairs, effects on society, social anthropology, and political science are also eligible—provided they involve the use of scientific methods.

For a project to be accepted into this category, it must have a biological or ecological focus and investigate aspects of animal, human, microbial, or plant biology. Typically, projects deal with the following areas of study: agriculture, anatomy, animal science, biochemistry, biodiversity, biotechnology, botany, conservation, disease, ecology, environmental science, enzymology, food science, forestry, genetics, horticulture, marine biology, medical science, metabolism, microbiology, molecular biology, nanotechnology, physiology, physiotherapy, plant science, sustainability, or veterinary science.

For a project to be accepted into this category, it must be based on chemistry, physics, mathematics, applied mathematics, engineering, computer programming and language, or electronics. Projects based on earth and space sciences such as meteorology, geophysics, geology, astronomy, advanced materials, and nanoscience are also eligible.

For a project to be accepted into this category, it must incorporate the study of attitudes and behaviour in relation to health, mental health, nutrition, work, leisure, sport and exercise, living habits, and well-being. The study of culture, civil engagement, community, economic development, environmental quality, housing, skills, social connections, and quality of life and work will also be eligible.