MaRS and CIBC Inclusive Design Challenge: Access to Work

Challenge Description:

• First innovation challenge seeks solutions that support accessible career entry for persons with disabilities
• Priority areas identified include bias, disclosure of disability, and the limitations of a “one-size-fits-all” recruitment process

Who Should Participate?

• Individuals, groups and organizations with a solution to make finding meaningful employment more accessible to persons with disabilities

Opportunity:

• Five winners will be awarded the following prizes:
  • A first place prize of $50,000
  • 2 runner-up prizes of $20,000
  • 2 honourable mention prizes of $5,000

What’s Happening Now?

• Challenge is open for submissions
• Submissions close Wednesday June 30, at 11:59 p.m. (EDT)
• Visit the MaRS Innovation Challenges website to register