Submissions will be accepted from October 18, 2021 to November 12, 2021 at 11:59 pm EST.
The Innovative Product Award (formerly known as TIPTA) was established in 1994 by the Toronto Construction Association (TCA). The Award is open to any supplier who can demonstrate the development, and/or the use of innovative technologies in their respective industries. This is a great opportunity to showcase your products/services at the new virtual Buildings Week, comprised of The Buildings Show | Construct Canada, PM Expo, HomeBuilder & Renovator Expo and World of Concrete Toronto Pavilion, and BUILDEX Alberta.
To be eligible, your submission below signifies your assurance that your firm accepts and/or satisfies the following eligibility requirements and conditions:
- The proposed technology must not have been the subject of an application for this award before
- The applicant must be the current owner of the related intellectual property (IP) or technology, or the initiator of any related IP application, and be capable of showing evidence of no patent infringement
- Research and development of the technology must have started no more than 3 years before
- Significant modifications of an existing technology to accommodate new applications are eligible
- Any dispute will be subject to decisions of the judges
The first place winner will receive:
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The Innovative Product Award including a $5,000 cheque
- A press release announcing the first place winner will be issued to local media
- A Toronto Construction Association (TCA) membership valid for one year which includes:
- A full page advertisement and classified listing in our annual publication of the Construction Book
- An electronic listing in the TCA’s online directory
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A press release announcing the winner in our monthly e-connect newsletter
- Second and Third place winners will be profiled in TCA’s quarterly magazine (The Builders’ Digest)
The award technical criteria will allow the applicant to demonstrate innovation by describing:
- The development and/or the application of a new and unique technology (associated with any activity within the construction and property management industries)
OR
- A new and unique application or adaptation of an existing technology (associated with any activity within the construction and property management industries)
Online application available here. Eligibility is restricted to TCA member companies or those companies exhibiting at virtual Building Week.
Deadline for submissions is Friday, November 12, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Extensions will not be granted.
Questions regarding submission for the award, please contact: Nazak Ghobadi
