About UTEK – The University of Toronto Engineering Kompetition (UTEK) is an annual, one day engineering event held in January. This event offers U of T undergraduate engineering students the opportunity to participate in one of six competitions and qualify for a position to represent UofT at the Ontario Engineering Competitions (OEC) and potentially the Canadian Engineering Competition.

In its seventh year, UTEK continues to enhance the student experience at Skule®. UTEK provides undergraduate students a forum to develop and practice the critical teamwork, design, and communication skills that are essential in a professional engineer. UTEK also affords students the chance to network with their professors and alumni in a casual setting, while working together with their peers in a competitive atmosphere.

UTEK encourages students to strive for excellence, and allows them to refine their technical design skills through practical applications and feedback from judges. Through the presentation of their ideas to a panel of judges, UTEK prepares students to present their ideas clearly and concisely and market their prototypes effectively by improving their communication skills.