Canada's Youth Innovation Challenge
Celebrating our Ingenious+ Regional Winners
Ingenious+ National Award Ceremony for 2025
With thanks to our Supporters and Partners
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If you’re 14–18 and working on an idea or project that could make a difference in your community or beyond, Ingenious+ is for you!
Apply for a chance to receive $1,000, mentorship and learning opportunities, with the possibility of winning a $10,000 national award to help grow your project.
Make sure you're 14–18 and your project meets the requirements below.
See eligibilityRequest an account through our application portal. We'll email you when your account is ready so you can get started.
Complete the application to explain your idea, the problem you're solving and how your project makes a difference.
View application questionsApplications usually take between 30 and 45 minutes. You can submit your project description in writing, in video, or both. Read the judging criteria to help guide your submission.
Ingenious+ welcomes projects in five categories. Your idea could be something you’ve created, improved or started in your community. It doesn’t need to be a business or a finished invention.
Create ideas that protect the planet and promote sustainability.
Improve mental or physical health and support wellness in your community.
Remove barriers, celebrate diversity, and build inclusive spaces for all.
Lead local projects that bring people together and strengthen civic life.
Use creativity, business, or technology to solve real-world problems.
You can apply if:
If you’re under the age of majority in your province or territory, you’ll also need permission from a parent or legal guardian.
Ingenious+ celebrates young people who are making a difference through their projects. There are three levels of awards, with opportunities to receive funding, recognition and support to keep growing your project.
Up to 300 young innovators will each receive $1,000, mentorship and learning opportunities, and be celebrated at a regional award ceremony.
Up to 13 young innovators (one per province or territory) will receive $3,000, mentorship and learning opportunities, and be celebrated in Ottawa during Canadian Innovation Week.
One winner in each of the five categories will receive $10,000, mentorship and learning opportunities, and be celebrated at a ceremony in Ottawa during Canadian Innovation Week.
If you have any questions, check out our FAQs, read the rules or get in touch.
The 2025 Winners
Karan Kirpalani
Heather Kong
Legend Wang
Maria Polyanska
Mahmoud Salah
Martine Chen
Matt Fong and William Zhou
Madhav Saravanan
Max Wen and Justin Huang
Got questions? We've got answers.
No. Your idea could be something you’ve created, improved or started in your community. It doesn’t need to be a business or a finished invention.
Yes. You can apply on your own or with a team of up to 4 people.
No. Your project can be something you’ve created, improved or started. It doesn’t have to be a new invention or a business.
You can apply in more than one category. Choose the categories that best fit your project.
All entries are reviewed using the judging criteria. You can submit your project description in writing, in video, or both.
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