The Pitch Deck: AI-powered Canadian opportunity access platform for high school students in rural and underserved communities

A platform that improves equitable access to high value opportunities for rural and underserved students through a centralized platform powered by AI driven personalization.
Unlock Games

A student led company designing tactile board games that empower visually impaired players to enjoy independent, strategic play through inclusive and assistive design.
TerraWash Machine

An off grid washing solution that reduces unpaid domestic labour, advancing health, gender equity, and economic opportunity.
ThinkerLoop

A low cost tool that transforms reusable components from electronic waste into beginner friendly “mystery tinkering kits” for children ages 8–12.
Magnolia Minds Foundation – Project Bloom

A youth led initiative delivering free STEM, arts, and public speaking programs, along with shared resources, to expand equitable access to enrichment for marginalized youth.
NextGen BIPOC Coders

A STEM focused coding program empowering children from underrepresented BIPOC communities with pathways to opportunity.
NavGuard

A wearable device that detects obstacles from the ground to overhead using ultrasonic sensors and vibration feedback, improving mobility for people with visual impairments.
Narratives of New Canadian Youth (NNCY)

A photojournalism project that amplifies the stories of young immigrants across Canada to challenge xenophobia and reshape online narratives around immigration.
Zora

An early‑intervention app combining a haptic wearable with gamified tools and stigma‑free resources to support youth taking guided steps toward eating‑disorder recovery.
Indigenous Dance Foundation

A culturally grounded dance program for Indigenous youth in northern and Arctic communities. Expanding access to dance, fostering confidence, and advancing Truth and Reconciliation through sport and the arts.