UC Engineering Challenge

The UC Engineering Challenge 

Does your team have what it takes to win $3000?  

Are you passionate about innovation, problem-solving, and creating solutions that make a difference? The University of Canterbury Mechatronics Society invites you and your team to tackle the UC Engineering Challenge. Sign up now (Hyperlinked) 

What's the Challenge? 

Date: Saturday, 23rd August | 9am – 5pm
Location: A comfortable place in your school or community
Team Size: 2-4 students 

You'll receive an open-ended engineering problem requiring interdisciplinary thinking - challenges like developing innovative manufacturing processes, or creating automated solutions for urban environments. These are the kind of complex, real-world problems that today’s engineers solve on the daily. 

Your Mission 

In just 8 hours, your team will: 

• Analyse a complex mechatronics challenge 

• Design innovative solutions using interdisciplinary thinking 

• Create a professional report with sketches, calculations, and budget 

• Present your vision for the future of engineering 

The Rewards (per team) 

UC Engineering Prize for 1st Place: $3000

Holmes Solution's Prize for 2nd Place: $2000

Technology Education NZ Prize (Judges' Choice): $1000

Why Compete? 

• Real-world experience that universities and employers’ value 

• Develop teamwork skills essential for engineering success 

• Stand out in university applications and scholarship interviews 

• Win cash prizes while doing what you love 

Applications close: Friday, 22nd August 2025

Apply now and show the world what the next generation of engineers can achieve.

Questions? Contact the UC Mechatronics Society at uctronsoc@gmail.com