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Problems before products

Student founders start with real constraints and a nearby user.

Reported by Tori Coles, Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Student entrepreneurs tackle real-world challenges at the Spring 2026 Quantum Valley Investments® Problem Pitch Competition Finals
EntrepreneurshipStudent entrepreneurs tackle real-world challenges at the Spring 2026 Quantum Valley Investments® Problem Pitch Competition FinalsPhoto: University of Waterloo / original source page

Recap of the Spring 2026 QVI Problem Pitch Competition Finals.

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