Chapter
University of Waterloo
FICI’s chapter at the University of Waterloo runs workshops in creative problem-solving (including the TRIZ method), technical design and intellectual property, helps students prototype feasible ideas, and prepares nominees for international invention competitions.
What chapters do
Every chapter runs the same five activities, in the order a student moves through them.
- 01
Invention workshops
Creativity and invention sessions, including From Zero to Invention.
- 02
IP and patenting
Workshops on intellectual property (IP) and how patenting works.
- 03
Prototyping
Help turning a feasible idea into a working prototype.
- 04
Competition prep
Preparation for international invention competitions.
- 05
Speakers and mentors
Speaker events and introductions to industry and mentors.
- Get involved
Take part at this chapter
Open to every student — no idea needed to start.
Upcoming events
Upcoming events · none scheduled
New workshops and speaker events appear here as soon as this chapter announces them.