Help us spread the word about the Rideau Hall Foundation’s Ingenious+ – Canada’s youth innovation challenge!
This toolkit includes everything you need to promote the program and inspire young innovators (aged 14-18) in your community to apply. Whether you’re an educator, youth organization, community leader, or partner, your support helps more youth see themselves as changemakers.
If you’re after anything not included here, please reach out to communications@rhf-frh.ca.
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To apply: Applications Open November 17 2026
Ingenious+ overview: https://ingeniousplus.ca/
Application Resources: https://ingeniousplus.ca/application-resources/
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At-a-Glance
- What: Ingenious+ – Canada’s youth innovation challenge!
- Who: Canadian youth aged 14–18 (Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada). Apply individually or as a team (up to 4).
- Cost: Free to apply!
- Why: Up to 300 youth from across Canada will receive $1,000 to grow their project (plus the chance to advance to the national stage for up to $10,000), as well as mentorship and national recognition.
- When: Applications run November 17, 2026 – January 13, 2027.
Who Should Apply
Motivated teens aged 14–18 who have an idea or project that makes life better in their community, or beyond. Applicants can apply individually or as part of a team (up to 4 members). Projects can be early-stage or already underway, as long as they show potential for positive impact.
Innovations can fall under one (or more) of five key themes:
🌿 Climate Change & Environment
💙 Health & Well-Being
⚖️ Equity & Inclusion
🤝 Community & Civic Engagement
💡 Technology & Entrepreneurship
How to apply:
- Visit ingeniousplus.ca starting November 17, 2026
- Click Apply Now to create your account.
- You will receive an email once your account has been activated. Complete your application form and submit a short video or written description of your idea.
- Submit by January 13, 2027, at noon.
Need help preparing your application? Contact us at Ingeniousplus@rhf-frh.ca.
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Option A (Youth-focused):
💡 Got an idea that could make life better in your community?
Apply to Ingenious+ and receive $1,000 to grow your project, plus mentorship and national recognition.
Apply before January 13, 2027 at ingeniousplus.ca
Option B (Parents/guardians):
Do you know a young person with a great idea or project?
Ingenious+ supports youth aged 14–18 to bring their ideas to life.
Participants receive $1,000 to grow their project, plus mentorship and national recognition.
Apply before January 13, 2027 at ingeniousplus.ca
Option C (Educators):
Help your students or youth group take their ideas further!
Ingenious+ empowers youth aged 14–18 to grow projects that make a difference in their community.
Participants receive $1,000 to grow their project, plus mentorship and national recognition.
Applications close January 13. Share this opportunity: ingeniousplus.ca
Short blurb (50 words):
Applications for Ingenious+, Canada’s youth innovation challenge, close January 13, 2027! Youth aged 14–18 can receive $1,000 to grow their project, plus mentorship and national recognition. Have an idea to make life better in your community? Learn more and apply at ingeniousplus.ca.
Longer blurb (100 words):
The Rideau Hall Foundation’s Ingenious+ is a national innovation challenge for youth aged 14–18 who have an idea or project that makes a difference in their community or beyond. Participants can receive $1,000 to grow their project (plus the chance to advance to the national stage for up to $10,000), as well as mentorship and national recognition.
Whether your idea tackles climate change, equity, technology, or community leadership, Ingenious+ helps you take it to the next level.
Applications open November 17, 2026, and close January 13, 2027.
Learn more at ingeniousplus.ca.
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Do you have an idea that could make life better in your community? Ingenious+ is Canada’s youth innovation challenge for youth aged 14–18. Receive $1,000 to grow your project, plus mentorship and national recognition.
Applications open November 17 and close January 13. Learn more at ingeniousplus.ca.
Subject: Share this opportunity: Applications open for Ingenious+!
I wanted to share this great opportunity from the Rideau Hall Foundation. Applications are now open for Ingenious+, Canada’s youth innovation challenge for teens aged 14–18.
Ingenious+ celebrates young people who see a problem and decide to do something about it. Participants receive $1,000 to grow their project, plus mentorship and national recognition. Innovation can take many forms – from climate action to community leadership, health, technology, or inclusion.
👉 Applications open November 17 2026 and close January 13, 2027
Learn more: ingeniousplus.ca
Ingenious+ encourages applications from all youth. Innovation comes from lived experience, and anyone can have the next great idea.
For parents/guardians
Safety & Support
Ingenious+ is designed with youth safety, accessibility, and support in mind.
- All applicants under the age of majority in their province require parental or guardian consent.
- No fees are required to apply.
- Winners are invited to attend Ingenious+ Award Ceremonies (in their region, or in Ottawa or another major Canadian city for the national Innovators), where they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. All travel costs are covered by the RHF.
- Mentorship and learning opportunities are delivered in a supportive safe environments.
- Youth can contact the Ingenious+ team directly for help or clarification at any time.
Contact
General questions:
Ingeniousplus@rhf-frh.ca
Media questions:
communications@rhf-frh.ca
