Deadline: July 3, 2025
Do you have an exciting idea that could change your community—or even the world? Are you passionate about making a real difference? The 2025 Youth Impact Challenge is calling on YOU!
The Youth Impact Challenge is a dynamic summer competition designed for Canadian-based youth aged 16–25 (including international students!) who are ready to create positive change in their local and global communities. Whether your idea is environmental or social, they want to hear about it!
Looking for inspiration as you come up with your great idea? Here are just some issues they saw tackled by youth in previous years:
- Starting a community-led urban garden in your city
- Developing a mobile app to revitalize Indigenous languages
- Organizing programs to promote clean energy adoption
- Initiating social media campaigns for the climate movement
- Launching a sustainable online clothing trading system
- Improving underwater surveys using machine learning technology
If you have a fresh idea that can make a difference, they want to see it!
Benefits
- Over $40,000 in prizes will be awarded to the most impactful teams!
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.
Application
For more information, visit Youth Impact Challenge.
