Blockchain Innovation Challenge powered by Stellar, Waterloo

A two-week challenge for University of Waterloo students, hosted by Velocity and powered by Stellar, from 2 to 18 November 2026: build Stellar solutions that widen access to savings, credit, payments and identity verification for underserved people. $15,000 in prizes. The kick-off on 2 November (4 to 6 pm, Black and Gold Room, SLC) is mandatory for every participant; teams in the Top 16 present at a project showcase on 16 November, and the Top 8 at the final awards on 18 November (5 to 7:30 pm), both at the Innovation Arena, 280 Joseph St, Kitchener. Open to current undergraduate and graduate students.