Welcome to the Interac U-Innovate Challenge, hosted by TECHNATION’s Career Ready Program. This is a unique opportunity to reimagine the future of commerce, where intelligent systems transform payments into experiences that are effortless, trusted, and truly human-centered.
Participants will explore how Agentic AI can make financial interactions more intuitive, reliable, and empowering. Picture possibilities such as payment tools that anticipate your needs, shared expenses that organize themselves, and experiences that adapt to your values and your daily life. This challenge isn’t just about advancing AI, it’s about reshaping how people connect, collaborate, and transact in a digital world.
Challenge statement
- How might we design a future where Agentic AI enables payment experiences that feel effortless, trustworthy, and truly empowering?
- What new forms of commerce could emerge if Agentic AI could autonomously negotiate, budget, and transact on our behalf?
- In what ways could Agentic AI transform how we navigate group payments, such as splitting bills, managing subscriptions, or coordinating shared expenses?
- What new possibilities could emerge if Agentic AI personalized payment experiences based on our values, goals, and lifestyle choices?
Important details:
- Register and submit your solution by January 18 for a chance to win cash prizes and the possibility of an Interac internship! See details on the Eligibility and Rules page
- Phase 1: Registration and Online Submission until January 18
- Phase 2: The Final Pitch (in-person): February 4
- Learn more and participate here