We started with a simple question: can innovation be felt — not just talked about? Not in theory. Not in textbooks. But in a few minutes of real, human experience. In the Fall of 2025, InnoVerse Club set out to find the answer at George Brown College. We didn’t want to run another lecture or a competition. We wanted to design something alive — a space where creativity could be experienced freely, without pressure, grades, or limits.
We wanted to see what happens when you remove all expectations — no prizes, no competition, no deadlines — and just give people a question worth thinking about. Every participant joined out of curiosity, not obligation. And that’s where the magic began.
As students entered the space, they found a wall of nine topics, each one representing a different side of innovation: technology, health, education, sustainability, and more. They picked one. We gave them a creative prompt. Their mission? Think beyond the box. Each person wrote their idea on a sticky note and placed it on the Innovation Wall — a living constellation of imagination, color, and thought.
The experience unfolded across three consecutive days and three faculties: Engineering, Health Sciences, and Business. In just 4 hours and 50 minutes, more than 120 students from different nationalities and programs took part. Each faculty had its own version — so every participant felt the challenge spoke their language.
| Metric | Value | Description / Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Total Duration | 4 hours 50 minutes | Conducted over three consecutive days across three faculties |
| Total Participants | 120 students | From Engineering, Health Sciences, and Business programs |
| Average Interaction Time | 2.4 minutes | From topic selection to idea submission |
| Completion Rate | 100% | Every participant completed the experience |
| Individual Participation | 75% | Independent idea contributions |
| Group Participation | 25% | Small collaborative teams contributing one idea |
| Engagement Density | 1 participant every 2 minutes | Average frequency of new entries throughout sessions |
| Re-engagement Rate | 8% | Returning participants who engaged more than once |
| Active Engagement Rate | 90–95% | Far above global benchmarks for open participation (25–35%) |
| Content Customization Level | 100% | Tailored prompts and questions for each faculty |
| Voluntary Participation & Satisfaction Rate | ~95% | Based on observed behavior and feedback |
We learned that innovation doesn’t need time — it needs space. When people are free to think, explore, and express, ideas appear faster than you’d imagine. No competition. No fear of being wrong. Just curiosity — and a shared wall that turned into a galaxy of ideas. This first prototype is only the beginning. InnoVerse — Where innovation becomes weightless, and every curious mind turns into a star.