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Ready to turn your idea into reality?

Applications for YIC 2025 are open starting JUNE 5TH!


Key eligibility criteria are noted below.

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Eligibility

Team of 3+  founders between the ages of 16–25

Based in Canada, with international students welcome

Idea has not received $5K or more in funding in the past

Idea is making environmental or social impact

Idea Inspiration

Looking for inspiration as you come up with your great idea? Here are just some issues we saw tackled by youth in previous years:

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Starting a community-led urban garden in your home city

Developing a mobile app to revitalize indigenous languages

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Organizing a program to promote the adoption of clean energy

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​Initiating a social media campaign for the climate movement

Launching a sustainable online clothing trading system

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Improving on underwater surveys using machine learning tech

ApplyNow

Still not sure if you’re eligible? Reach out to us at coordinator@youthimpactchallenge.ca and we can review your situation.

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This is the place to ask questions, access workshop recordings, get EXCLUSIVE resources like our rubrics & more

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