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Eligibility and dates

Young people anywhere in Canada 14 to 18 years of age who are innovating to solve real-world problems. Submissions for 2022 are now closed. Thank you to all who submitted.

Prizes

Regional cash prizes of $1,000 plus mentorship. National cash prizes plus mentorship from leading innovators: 1st place $10,000, 2nd place $7,500, 3rd place $5,000.

Healthier

_{Canadians have already developed innovative ways for us to lead healthier, longer lives while also coming up with ingenious ways to protect our environment. We’re asking young Canadians to find new or improved ways of addressing the many challenges facing the health of our population and our planet. Every small change can make a difference.}

Some ideas to get you thinking

What new ways can young people in my community encourage physical activity?
Are there new approaches to monitoring and encouraging responsible consumption and waste reduction?
Is there a medical issue that I can help solve?
Can I develop a solution to help with food insecurity?

Smarter

_{Canadians have always been good at embracing change and adapting new ways of doing things.
Innovation breaks down silos, eliminates distance and helps connect people and places in new and exciting ways.}

Some ideas to get you thinking

Is there old-school knowledge that can be repurposed to make a better world now?
How can we make living with a disability easier?
Is there a new way to promote gaining an education?
Do I have a great idea for improving my favourite sport?

Kinder

_{Being fair matters to Canadians. They speak openly about their desire for a country that is both smart and caring. In the desire to find better ways of treating each other, we are looking to young Canadians to devise innovations that can make Canada, and the world, a kinder, more inclusive place.}

Some ideas to get you thinking

What solutions can you think of to social or economic challenges in your community?
How can we help homeless people feel less lonely and safer?
Can we make everyone feel like they are part of the community?
Are there new ways to improve the lives of newcomers as they settle into our communities?

With thanks to our Supporters and Partners

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Submissions for 2022 are now closed. Thank you to all who submitted!

Canada’s Youth Innovation Challenge for 14-18 year olds

Meet the inaugural winners of Ingenious+ and learn about how their winning innovations are destined to make our world Healthier, Smarter, and Kinder. Watch the ceremony

Prize details

Eligibility and dates

Prizes

Congratulations to the 2022 Ingenious+ Regional Winners

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Healthier

Yukon Youth Healthcare Summit

Breanne Everett, Orpyx Medical

David Brown, Chinova Bioworks

The Rankin Rock Hockey Camp

Yukon Youth Healthcare Summit

Breanne Everett, Orpyx Medical

David Brown, Chinova Bioworks

The Rankin Rock Hockey Camp

Yukon Youth Healthcare Summit

Breanne Everett, Orpyx Medical

David Brown, Chinova Bioworks

The Rankin Rock Hockey Camp

Smarter

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SUPStick

TreatLab

Katherine Homuth, Sheertex

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TreatLab

Katherine Homuth, Sheertex

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SUPStick

TreatLab

Katherine Homuth, Sheertex

Kinder

Dene Heroes Publication Project

Stackd

Trades of Tradition

From Scrap to Art

Dene Heroes Publication Project

Stackd

Trades of Tradition

From Scrap to Art

Dene Heroes Publication Project

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Trades of Tradition

From Scrap to Art

Submissions for 2022 are now closed.

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Meet the inaugural winners of Ingenious+ and learn about how their winning innovations are destined to make our world Healthier, Smarter, and Kinder.

Watch the ceremony

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to make our world