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

INNOSpark helps young people turn curiosity into real-world impact through workshops, mentorship, and a global pitch competition.
Six interactive lessons that take Grade 7–8 students from business fundamentals to a final pitch.

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

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

2026 global competition

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

“Most students never get the chance to create something of their own. INNOSpark exists to close that gap.”

Applause recipient
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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