New Innovation Research Challenge Seeks Proposals for
Novel Applications of BlackBerry Technologies to Advance Progress
Against UN Sustainable Development Goals
WATERLOO, Ontario, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on a
partnership spanning over three decades, BlackBerry
Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) and the University of Waterloo's Water Institute, one of
the world's top water research institutes, today launched a
first-of-its-kind innovation research challenge for professors and
students.
The Water Innovation Challenge invites new applications of
BlackBerry technologies to address water-related challenges,
including the cybersecurity of water systems, water emergencies,
and Internet of Things (IoT) water management
solutions.
In support of a mutual commitment to help ensure the
availability and sustainable management of water, the Water
Innovation Challenge will catalyze new research and technological
innovation that advances the sustainability and water related
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Water
resilience is critical for economic development, climate change,
and healthy ecosystems.
"BlackBerry was founded with an agenda of addressing some of the
world's most critical needs, specifically cybersecurity and
connectivity. We are purposefully delivering innovations and
partnerships which leverage our technologies to address these most
pressing issues facing communities and industries around the
world," said Neelam Sandhu, Senior
Vice President and Chief Elite Customer Success Officer,
BlackBerry. "We are delighted to expand our partnership with
the University of Waterloo to help
tackle water security."
"The Water Institute at the University of
Waterloo is thrilled to be partnering with BlackBerry to
catalyze technological innovation to advance progress against the
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals," said Roy Brouwer, Water Institute Executive Director,
Professor in the Department of Economics. "The Water
Innovation Challenge will connect our researchers to BlackBerry
technologies in new ways to address the most urgent global
challenges of today."
The window to submit applications will be open from January 10 to February 24, 2022. Chosen
applicants will commence their research for the Spring 2022
academic term.
To learn more about the Water Innovation Challenge, click
here.
To learn more about corporate social responsibility (CSR) at
BlackBerry, visit BlackBerry.com/CSR.
About BlackBerry
BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) provides intelligent
security software and services to enterprises and governments
around the world. The company secures more than 500M endpoints including over 195M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company leverages AI
and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas
of cybersecurity, safety and data privacy solutions, and is a
leader in the areas of endpoint management, endpoint security,
encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry's vision is
clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.
About the Water Institute
The Water Institute was established by the University of Waterloo in 2009 to be a global
leader in interdisciplinary water research and education. The
Institute facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge
exchange in addressing complex water challenges, and promotes
innovation in interdisciplinary research and education. Water
Institute researchers represent a wide breadth of disciplinary
expertise with over 170 faculty members, including more than 20
Canada and University Research Chairs, and 300 graduate students
representing 23 departments and schools across all 6 faculties.
The Water Institute is the largest water research centre in
Canada and is ranked among the
world's top academic water research and education institutions.
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