Build solutions. Launch ventures. Create change.
Innovate+ is for young Canadians ready to turn bold ideas into real-world projects—whether that's a social enterprise, tech solution, community innovation, or creative venture.
What makes Innovate+ different?
While Discover+ helps you start a club, Innovate+ helps you build a solution. This program is designed for:
- Prototyping ideas and testing solutions
- Developing entrepreneurial and innovation skills
- Pitching your project to partners and funders
- Scaling from concept to sustainable impact
What you get
Funding
Up to $1,000 for prototyping and testing
Skills Workshops
Pitching, business modeling, user research, partnerships
Expert Mentorship
1:1 support from entrepreneurs and innovators
Pitch Opportunities
Present your project to potential partners and funders
Innovation pathways
We support different types of innovation
Social Innovation
Solve community challenges through creative approaches to social issues.
Example: A peer mental health texting service
Tech Innovation
Build apps, platforms, or tech tools that solve real problems.
Example: An accessibility app for campus navigation
Environmental Innovation
Create sustainable solutions for environmental challenges.
Example: A campus composting initiative that generates revenue
Creative Ventures
Launch art, media, or culture projects that engage communities.
Example: A podcast highlighting newcomer stories
How Innovate+ works
- 1
Apply
Share your innovation idea and impact goals
- 2
Refine
Work with a mentor to develop your concept
- 3
Prototype
Use funding to build and test your solution
- 4
Pitch
Present to our community and potential partners
- 5
Scale
Get support to grow your impact
Skills you'll build
Ready to build your innovation?
Applications are open. Start your journey today.