These are exciting times for young innovators! The Science Fair Foundation of British Columbia would like to extend an invitation to youth in your community to participate in the 2020 Youth Innovation Showcase.
Who can participate?
· Any young person between the ages of 12 to 24 who resides in BC or the Yukon.
The Details
· Direct youth to register online at www.youthinnovation.ca
· Youth to create & submit a 30-second video stating; their name, age, where they are from, the School they attend, if applicable, and their innovative idea.
· Submission Deadline April 30, 2020
· Semi-finalists will be invited to interview with a panel of industry members
· Mentorship will provide constructive feedback, Q&A and Go-To-Market feasibility analysis.
· Finalists will be invited to Vancouver to pitch their innovations at a #BCTECH industry event to industry, post-secondary academia and investors.
Why Youth Should Participate?
· Win prizes!
· Mentorship
· Learn how to pitch their idea and speak in public
· Engage with #BCTECH industry leaders
· Learn about #BCTECH jobs of today and the future
About the Science Fair Foundation of British Columbia (SFFBC)
The Science Fair Foundation BC has been supporting youth science and technology education in British Columbia and the Yukon since 1983. With over 1,500 STEAM educators and professionals volunteering as mentors, judges and science fair hosts each year, SFFBC is the largest volunteer science outreach network in the province. SFFBC’sScience Fair Program is recognized as one of the most successful in Canada.
Contact us at info@youthinnovation.ca or visit http://www.youthinnovation.ca for more details.