Every Ingenious+ Innovation Challenge winner has a unique story. But there is a common thread in nearly all of them. Their ingenious ideas were sparked by real-world problems, personal experiences, or meaningful encounters.

Check out some of the amazing media coverage of Ingenious+ winners in the Canadian media!

Now in its fourth year, Ingenious+ is accepting applications until February 28th. Participants can win up to $10,000 along with prestigious mentorship and networking opportunities to advance a project that is making positive change in their community and beyond.

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Over the next few weeks, we'll be sharing tips and downloads to help you answer specific questions on the Ingenious+ Application Form. As an Ingenious+ winner, you could receive up to $10,000 in funding and access to mentorship and resources that will take your innovation to the next level.

Curious about what it’s like to apply for Ingenious+? We’ve got you covered! Join us on Thursday, February 13, from 1:00 - 2:00 PM (ET) for a Virtual Learning Session where past Ingenious+ winners Elijah, Yasmine and Natalie will share their experiences.

On May 15th, the third national Ingenious+ youth innovation awards ceremony took place at Ingenium’s Digital Innovation Lab in Ottawa. The ceremony celebrated the challenge’s eight national finalists and five national winners. From advancements in drone technology to agricultural applications, these industrious youth have proved to be brilliant examples of Canada’s passion for innovation.

Canadian media are buzzing over the Ingenious+ Youth Innovation Challenge! The challenge–which offers over $160,000 in prize money, along with prestigious mentorship opportunities–has made headlines across the country. Check out some of the latest features.

Spencer Bubis created a short film that shows the complex history, identities, intercultural relationships and systems that affect the relationship between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous people in Winnipeg. “While we all know it will be a long and incredibly difficult process, we believe that film is one of the best tools to cultivate empathy within people.”
Spencer received a community service grant for his project from #RisingYouth.