The National Winners and Finalists
Ingenious+ 2024 Awards Ceremony. Rideau Hall Foundation. May 15, 2024. Photo: Justin Tang

Participants can win up to $10,000 along with prestigious mentorship and networking opportunities.

Your innovation can be a product, a service, a process, or a program that solves a problem or makes the world a better place.

You might be thinking… “That could be almost anything!” And you’re right. We are using a broad definition of innovation to capture the wide range of awesome things young Canadians are doing. Make sure your innovation fits into one of these five categories:

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

Ready to apply?

The deadline is 11:59PM PST, March 10, 2025!

Eligibility

  • Be between 14 and 18 when you enter
  • Live in Canada
200 regional awards of $1,000 are also available
  • 50 x $1,000 awards available for individuals or teams (up to 5) in BC, Yukon & NWT!
  • 40 x $1,000 awards available for individuals or teams (up to 5) in AB, SK & MB!
  • 70 x $1,000 awards available for individuals or teams (up to 5) in ON!
  • 20 x $1,000 awards available for individuals or teams (up to 5) in, QC!
  • 20 x $1,000 awards available for individuals or teams (up to 5) in NB, NL, PE, NS, & NU!
Deadline to apply: March 10, 2025

Need help with your application?

Don’t be afraid to contact us about the application process! We’re here for you if you’ve got questions. You can also check out the application kit and our application resources. Good luck!