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.
Brandon Sun
Foundation calls for prairie youth entries in innovation challenge
“We know that young people coast, to coast, to coast are solving challenges, whether they be local community challenges, or even bigger challenges and problems and they’re really, really creative solutions.”
Hear from Amy Mifflin-Sills, Director of Innovation and Skills at Rideau Hall Foundation, about how young people can amplify their positive impact through Ingenious+.
CHCH News
St. Catharine’s Biomedical Inventor Teen Wins Big in Ingenious Challenge
“Just take that first step and apply,” says Cosby. “Ingenious+ and everything they’ve provided for me has made my life pretty incredible.”
Elijah Cosby, an Ingenious+ winner from St. Catharine’s, Ontario, shares how Ingenious+ kick started his success and helped him take his wearable device for people with vision loss to the next level.
CBC Kids News
After months of work, I received $10,000 through the Ingenious+ National Innovation Award to explore new methods to teach music to blind kids.
The competition is for 14- to 18-year-old Canadians who want to grow their innovations and ideas.
It was a huge privilege and made me feel empowered.
I felt pride and confidence like never before.
Continue reading Thivya’s column here.
Yahoo! Finance
$160,000+ on the Line for Young Innovators with Ingenious+ Challenge
Money talks–this Yahoo! Finance article showcases the opportunities you can access through the Ingenious+ youth innovation challenge, from financial support to networking opportunities to learning and development. Teresa Marques, President and CEO of the Rideau Hall Foundation shares her passion for helping youth create positive change.
“This challenge is all about recognizing opportunities to improve lives through creative thinking. By empowering our youth with the capital and connections to take their projects to the next level, we are growing Canada’s next generation of changemakers.”
More Media Coverage for Ingenious+
And there’s more! Check out these additional articles about Ingenious+ and be sure to submit your application before February 22, 2024.
Education News Canada: $160,000+ on the Line for Young Innovators with Ingenious+ Challenge
IndoCanadian Voice: $160,000+ on the Line for Young Innovators with Ingenious+ Challenge
Newswire: $160,000+ on the Line for Young Innovators with Ingenious+ Challenge
CJWW600 Radio Saskatoon: Young innovators encouraged to enter Ingenious+ Challenge
Winnipeg Free Press: Competition Seeks Young Innovators
More Stories About Ingenious+ Winners
Want to feel inspired? Check out more photos, video clips, and stories from past Ingenious+ winners on social media.
Good luck with your innovation and your application. We hope to see your name featured in the headlines one day soon!
Applications can be submitted online at ingeniousplus.ca until February 22, 2024. National award recipients will be celebrated during Canadian Innovation Week, May 13th to 17th, 2024.
