Do you have a project or idea that can make a difference in the lives of yourself, your family or your community? Have you thought of a new way that science can solve a problem that you’ve seen in the world? Would you like to meet industry experts and get their feedback on your project?
Register for this year’s Youth Innovation Showcase to tell the world about your project and for a chance to win $5,000!
To be eligible to participate in the 2023 Youth Innovation Showcase, you must:
- Be between 12 and 19 years old as of August 14th, 2023, at 12:01am
- Live in British Columbia or the Yukon
The 2023 Youth Innovation Showcase is a virtual STEM competition for youth in BC and the Yukon who have used science to solve a challenge in their life or community. These solutions can be world-shaking or small-scale. Your project can have the potential to help millions of people, or just you and your friends. Big or small, all-encompassing or individual, all projects are encouraged to register. We accept projects in any scientific field and your project can be at any stage of development, from idea all the way up to finished and tested prototype.
Individuals and teams (2 people maximum) are invited to participate and will be divided into one of two age categories: 12 to 15 years old, and 16 to 19 years old. The two age categories will be evaluated separately; there is one $5,000 grand prize for each age category.
Your project must be an innovation. Not sure what an innovation is? Check out the projects that made it to the finals and semi-finals in last year’s competition for some ideas. Projects that have won the Youth Innovation Showcase competition in previous years are not eligible to participate.
How To Register:
To register for the Youth Innovation Showcase, you’ll need:
- a 45-Second Pitch Video telling us about your innovation
- a 1-page Innovation Report with details about your innovation
- an About the Innovator bio video telling us more about you
- a high-resolution profile photo
File size limit is 5GB. There is a $25 registration fee for the 2023 Youth Innovation Showcase.
Need help developing your video or report? We have guidelines with advice and tips for recording your Pitch Video and About the Innovator video, and writing your Innovation Report.