Ideas deservea stage.

INNOSpark helps young people turn curiosity into real-world impact through workshops, mentorship, and a global pitch competition.

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School workshops

Six interactive lessons that take Grade 7–8 students from business fundamentals to a final pitch.

Students taking part in an INNOSpark workshop
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Global competition

A free virtual stage for high school founders building businesses, nonprofits, and passion projects.

An EcoFlow finalist presenting a product during the INNOSpark global competition
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Inspiring founders

Student stories that show young people what is possible—and help them take the first step.

INNOSpark students sharing their story on stage

2026 global competition

Real ideas.
Global reach.

2,035global participants
875project submissions
$20,000in prizes
365,000views
6,381likes
Global competition launch
Students taking part in an INNOSpark classroom workshop
School workshop

From York Region to the world

Start local.
Think global.

INNOSpark began in 2024 with hands-on entrepreneurship workshops in York Region schools. Students learned to identify problems, test ideas, build prototypes, and pitch with confidence.

Two years later, that same student-led team created one of the world's largest student-led high school entrepreneurship competitions—with teams joining from across six continents.

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Finalist spotlight

What students built

From assistive hardware to climate resilience and local mobility—students showed what happens when ambition meets a real opportunity.

Ten INNOSpark finalist teams and the projects they built
“Most students never get the chance to create something of their own. INNOSpark exists to close that gap.”
The INNOSpark founders receiving YRDSB Applause certificates
York Region District School Board

Applause recipient

Recognized for student leadership, innovation, and initiative.

In June 2026, the York Region District School Board recognized INNOSpark and its founders for creating workshops, a global pitch competition, and a platform for real-world problem solving.

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Supported by leaders in technology, education & community