Bombardier, TCS, and TECHNATION Canada Announce the Winners of the SustAInable Aviation Student Innovation Challenge
Bombardier (BDRBF), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and TECHNATION Canada have announced the winners of the SustAInable Aviation Student Innovation Challenge, a competition focused on using artificial intelligence for aviation sustainability. The event, held at Bombardier's Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre in Dorval, featured nearly 100 student participants, with 25 advancing to the finals.
The competition uniquely incorporated a Generative AI-powered robot on the judging panel, which interacted with students in both French and English. Students received mentoring from Bombardier and TCS experts throughout the challenge. The initiative offered $16,000 in cash prizes and internship opportunities at Bombardier.
The challenge attracted students from various disciplines including engineering, computer science, and commerce, aiming to contribute innovative solutions for sustainable business aviation. The event was supported by Quebec's Chief Innovation Officer and received endorsement from Montreal's mayor, highlighting the city's position as a major aerospace hub focused on aviation decarbonization.
Bombardier (BDRBF), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) e TECHNATION Canada hanno annunciato i vincitori della SustAInable Aviation Student Innovation Challenge, una competizione incentrata sull'uso dell'intelligenza artificiale per la sostenibilità nell'aviazione. L'evento, tenutosi presso il Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre di Bombardier a Dorval, ha visto la partecipazione di quasi 100 studenti, con 25 che sono avanzati alla finale.
La competizione ha incorporato in modo unico un robot alimentato da intelligenza artificiale generativa nella giuria, che ha interagito con gli studenti sia in francese che in inglese. Gli studenti hanno ricevuto mentoring da esperti di Bombardier e TCS durante tutta la sfida. L'iniziativa ha offerto 16.000 dollari in premi in denaro e opportunità di stage presso Bombardier.
La sfida ha attratto studenti di varie discipline, tra cui ingegneria, informatica e commercio, con l'obiettivo di contribuire con soluzioni innovative per l'aviazione commerciale sostenibile. L'evento è stato sostenuto dal Chief Innovation Officer del Quebec e ha ricevuto il patrocinio del sindaco di Montreal, evidenziando la posizione della città come un importante hub aerospaziale focalizzato sulla decarbonizzazione dell'aviazione.
Bombardier (BDRBF), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) y TECHNATION Canadá han anunciado a los ganadores del SustAInable Aviation Student Innovation Challenge, una competencia centrada en el uso de inteligencia artificial para la sostenibilidad en la aviación. El evento, que se celebró en el Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre de Bombardier en Dorval, contó con casi 100 estudiantes participantes, de los cuales 25 avanzaron a la final.
La competencia incorporó de manera única un robot impulsado por inteligencia artificial generativa en el panel de jueces, que interactuó con los estudiantes tanto en francés como en inglés. Los estudiantes recibieron mentoría de expertos de Bombardier y TCS a lo largo del desafío. La iniciativa ofreció 16,000 dólares en premios en efectivo y oportunidades de prácticas en Bombardier.
El desafío atrajo a estudiantes de diversas disciplinas, incluyendo ingeniería, informática y comercio, con el objetivo de contribuir con soluciones innovadoras para la aviación comercial sostenible. El evento fue apoyado por el Chief Innovation Officer de Quebec y recibió el respaldo del alcalde de Montreal, destacando la posición de la ciudad como un importante centro aeroespacial enfocado en la descarbonización de la aviación.
Bombardier (BDRBF), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) 및 TECHNATION 캐나다는 인공지능을 활용한 항공 지속 가능성에 중점을 둔 SustAInable Aviation Student Innovation Challenge의 수상자를 발표했습니다. 이번 행사는 Bombardier의 Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre에서 개최되었으며, 거의 100명의 학생이 참가하였고, 25명이 결선에 진출했습니다.
이 대회는 심사위원 패널에 생성적 AI 기반 로봇을 독특하게 포함시켜, 학생들과 프랑스어와 영어로 상호작용했습니다. 학생들은 도전 기간 동안 Bombardier와 TCS 전문가들로부터 멘토링을 받았습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 16,000달러의 현금 상금과 Bombardier에서의 인턴십 기회를 제공했습니다.
이 도전은 공학, 컴퓨터 과학 및 상업 등 다양한 분야의 학생들을 끌어모았으며, 지속 가능한 비즈니스 항공을 위한 혁신적인 솔루션에 기여하는 것을 목표로 했습니다. 이번 행사는 퀘벡의 Chief Innovation Officer의 지원을 받았고, 몬트리올 시장의 지지를 받아 항공 탈탄소화에 중점을 둔 주요 항공 우주 중심지로서의 도시의 위상을 강조했습니다.
Bombardier (BDRBF), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) et TECHNATION Canada ont annoncé les gagnants du SustAInable Aviation Student Innovation Challenge, un concours axé sur l'utilisation de l'intelligence artificielle pour la durabilité dans l'aviation. L'événement, qui s'est tenu au Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre de Bombardier à Dorval, a rassemblé près de 100 participants étudiants, dont 25 ont accédé à la finale.
La compétition a intégrée de manière unique un robot alimenté par l'IA générative dans le jury, qui a interagi avec les étudiants en français et en anglais. Les étudiants ont bénéficié d'un accompagnement de la part des experts de Bombardier et de TCS tout au long du défi. L'initiative a offert 16 000 dollars en prix en espèces et des opportunités de stage chez Bombardier.
Le défi a attiré des étudiants de diverses disciplines, notamment l'ingénierie, l'informatique et le commerce, visant à contribuer à des solutions innovantes pour l'aviation commerciale durable. L'événement a été soutenu par le Chief Innovation Officer du Québec et a reçu l'appui du maire de Montréal, soulignant la position de la ville en tant que grand pôle aéronautique axé sur la décarbonisation de l'aviation.
Bombardier (BDRBF), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) und TECHNATION Kanada haben die Gewinner des SustAInable Aviation Student Innovation Challenge bekannt gegeben, einem Wettbewerb, der sich auf den Einsatz von künstlicher Intelligenz für die Nachhaltigkeit in der Luftfahrt konzentriert. Die Veranstaltung fand im Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre von Bombardier in Dorval statt und zog fast 100 Studierende an, von denen 25 ins Finale einzogen.
Der Wettbewerb integrierte auf einzigartige Weise einen von generativer KI betriebenen Roboter in die Jury, der mit den Studierenden sowohl auf Französisch als auch auf Englisch interagierte. Während der gesamten Herausforderung erhielten die Studierenden Mentoring von Experten von Bombardier und TCS. Die Initiative bot 16.000 Dollar an Geldpreisen und Praktikumsmöglichkeiten bei Bombardier an.
Die Herausforderung zog Studierende aus verschiedenen Disziplinen an, darunter Ingenieurwesen, Informatik und Wirtschaft, mit dem Ziel, innovative Lösungen für eine nachhaltige Geschäftsaviation zu entwickeln. Die Veranstaltung wurde vom Chief Innovation Officer von Quebec unterstützt und erhielt die Unterstützung des Bürgermeisters von Montreal, was die Stadt als bedeutendes Luft- und Raumfahrtzentrum mit Fokus auf die Dekarbonisierung der Luftfahrt hervorhebt.
- Initiative strengthens Bombardier's innovation pipeline through potential talent acquisition
- Demonstrates company's commitment to AI integration and sustainability in aviation
- Strategic partnership with major tech company TCS enhances technological capabilities
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MONTRÉAL, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and TECHNATION Canada are proud to announce the winners of the SustAInable Aviation Student Innovation Challenge, a competition aimed at empowering Quebec's post-secondary students to shape the future of business aviation.
During an inspiring day at Bombardier’s Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre in Dorval, Québec, the student finalists presented their proposals that leveraged artificial intelligence to support the aviation industry’s continued efforts toward sustainability. Quebec’s Chief Innovation Officer Luc Sirois kicked-off the event with a keynote speech that addressed the current state of AI.
Throughout the challenge, students were supported by Bombardier and TCS’ seasoned experts, who provided regular insights and mentoring to the various teams. Executives from both companies also took part in this thrilling event, serving on the jury for the final stage of the competition. And, to further demonstrate the potential of artificial intelligence, the judging panel also included a robot, powered by groundbreaking Generative AI technology. The robot interacted with the students with human-level conversational and social skills, listened to all the pitch presentations and posed questions to the finalists in both French and English.
“At Bombardier, innovation is an integral part of our DNA. We were therefore thrilled to open our doors to Quebec students with a passion for technology, and to hear their ideas for continuing to propel the world of business aviation towards a more sustainable future,” commented Brigitte Larivière, Chief Information Officer, Bombardier. “We are impressed by the creativity shown by the students and now look forward to welcoming the competition winners into our internship program.”
- Brigitte Larivière, Chief Information Officer, Bombardier
“We are so proud to support the next generation of leaders and innovators, and we’re excited to see how these transformative ideas influence Bombardier,” Soumen Roy, Executive Director and Country Head, Canada, TCS. “At TCS, we believe that innovation lies at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and collaboration. This challenge offers students an incredible opportunity to contribute to the future of AI and aviation while gaining exposure to Montreal’s dynamic tech community.”
- Soumen Roy, Executive Director and Country Head, Canada, TCS
"Sustainability is a strategy that every industry must deploy to protect our planet, and the aviation sector is helping lead the way. The SustAInable Aviation Challenge is a unique initiative that has engaged our next generation of innovators. TECHNATION, Bombardier and TCS have come together as partners to address critical issues like sustainability, presenting real-world challenges for Canada's future tech talent to tackle while using innovative AI solutions. A win-win for Canada and for all!"
- Angela Mondou, President and CEO, TECHNATION
“Montréal is a major aerospace hub, and we have a clear ambition to make the metropolis a world leader in decarbonizing aviation. That's why I'm delighted to see an initiative like the SustAInable Aviation Student Challenge in Montréal. It's all about innovation that promotes sustainable development through artificial intelligence, areas of expertise that make our metropolis shine on a global scale. What's more, listening to the younger generation is of paramount importance to our Administration, and this challenge directly involves students. It mobilizes their creativity by encouraging them to share their ideas, and offers them tremendous opportunities for the future.”
– Valérie Plante, mayor of Montréal
Nearly 100 students enrolled in the challenge from various disciplines including engineering, computer science and commerce, with 25 students moving on to the final round. The challenge offered participants the chance to win cash prizes totaling
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