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Ingenious+ gives youth in Canada aged 14 to 18 the opportunity to innovate for good, and to share strategies for improving our world.

Submissions accepted from December 12th, 2022 to March 12th, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. PST.

If you have an amazing project, this is the innovation challenge for you.

Open to 14-18 year-olds anywhere in Canada, Ingenious+ is your chance to receive $1,000 (or more!) plus mentorship and learning opportunities to grow your innovation.

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Ingenious+ supports young innovators who are developing solutions at the community level and beyond.

What is Ingenious+?

Ingenious+ gives young innovators a chance to start realizing their ideas through financial support, learning opportunities and mentorship from leading Canadian innovators!

Who can apply?

Youth ages 14-18 anywhere in Canada. Learn more about eligibility.

How does it work?

Submit your innovation in writing and/or with a video
Eligible submissions will receive $1,000 and additional learning opportunities
Eligible submissions have the option to move on to a national competition to be considered for an additional $10,000

What counts as an innovation?

Innovation is about doing something better to make an impact. This includes improving upon a product, service, or process or creating something new that solves a problem or makes the world better. Ingenious+ supports young innovators who are developing solutions at the community level and beyond. This year’s themes are:

Community and Civic Engagement
Climate Change and the Environment
Equity and Inclusion
Health and Well-being
Technology and Entrepreneurship

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Do you have an idea that will improve your community?

Innovate for Good

Innovate For Good

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Want to get inspired?

Check out last year's winners!

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National Winner

Naila Moloo

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Spencer Izen and Jessica Kim

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National Winner

Samantha Ouyang

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About the Initiative

Powered by the Rideau Hall Foundation in partnership with JA Canada, Ingenious+ is a national youth innovation challenge with a strong regional and community focus. The goal is to give students aged 14 to 18 the opportunity to innovate for good, and to share their strategies to address problems at home, across Canada, and around the world.

Ingenious+ gives youth in Canada aged 14 to 18 the opportunity to innovate for good, and to share strategies for improving our world.

Submissions accepted from December 12th, 2022 to March 12th, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. PST.

If you have an amazing project, this is the innovation challenge for you.

Notify me when submissions open!

Challenge Details

What is Ingenious+?

Who can apply?

How does it work?

What counts as an innovation?

Do you have an idea that will improve your community?

Innovate for Good

Innovate For Good

Want to get inspired?

Transparent and Flexible Solar Cells

The Student Press Freedom Act

Aeropure

Not ready to apply yet?

With thanks to our Supporters and Partners

About the Initiative

Have any questions? Let us know!