Starting a Chapter

You can make a difference

DIYN is building a network of student-led chapters across Canadian high schools — empowering young people to explore innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

Bring innovation to your school

High School Chapters introduce students to innovation, entrepreneurship, STEM careers, and leadership. As a chapter leader, you'll organise events, inspire your peers, and help shape the next generation of Canadian innovators.

Inspire

Run workshops and events that spark curiosity in STEM, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

Connect

Build relationships with university students, professionals, and chapter leaders across Canada.

Grow

Develop real leadership skills, a track record, and a community that lasts beyond graduation.

Requirements

Here's what you'll need to get your chapter off the ground.

Enrolled Student

Be enrolled in a Canadian high school

Teacher Advisor

Have support from a teacher or faculty advisor

Executive Team

Recruit 6–10 students to lead alongside you

Monthly Activity

Commit to hosting at least one event per month

What DIYN provides

You bring the passion — we bring the infrastructure. Every chapter gets a full support package to hit the ground running from day one.

Apply to start a high school chapter
  • 01
    Chapter starter guide
  • 02
    Event and workshop templates
  • 03
    Promotional materials
  • 04
    Leadership training
  • 05
    Ongoing support from the DIYN team

Example activities

Run events your peers will actually show up for.

Innovation & design-thinking workshops
STEM career panels
Research & entrepreneurship challenges
Networking with university students & professionals
Community impact projects

How it works

From idea to launch in three steps.

01

Apply

Fill out our short chapter application. Tell us about your school, your team, and what you hope to build.

02

Connect

Our team reviews your application and schedules an onboarding call to get you set up with resources.

03

Launch

With your starter kit in hand, host your first event and officially bring DIYN to your school.

Ready to make an impact?

Start a DIYN chapter at your school and become part of a growing network of student leaders across Canada.