About
Where innovation meets impact
Building STEM foundations, applied learning, and a connected innovation ecosystem that turns ideas into real-world solutions.
From Learning to Action. From Ideas to Impact.
Our Purpose
MindFuel exists to strengthen Canada’s capacity for innovation by helping youth build skills, apply knowledge, and move ideas into action.
We envision a future where innovators at every stage of their journey are supported by hands-on learning, real-world experience, and a connected community that helps them move forward – leading the charge on on change.
35+
Years Supporting Youth Innovation
$150M
Invested in Youth STEM Futures
1M+
Learning Sessions Annually
Our Approach
For over 35 years, we’ve designed programs that blend learning with real-world innovation — preparing youth to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. Learning leads to impact when people are creating, building, and applying what they know. Across our ecosystems, participants don’t just explore ideas – they build solutions, test assumptions, and learn by doing.
STEM Foundations
Building Innovations
Launching Ideas
Moving Forward
As a registered charity since 1990, we’ve invested over $100 million into Canada’s innovation ecosystem and we reach hundreds of thousands of Canadians each year through our in person and online programming. Our programs are developed by a dynamic team of teachers, artists, technologists and entrepreneurs, and focus on bringing ideas to life through design thinking and skills development workshops to seminars in entrepreneurialism and starting a business.
As Canada’s innovation challenges continue to evolve, MindFuel is focused on deepening applied learning, strengthening connections across the innovation ecosystem, and expanding access to pathways that help ideas move into action.
Stay Connected.
Keep Building.
Connect2Innovate brings learners, educators, mentors, alumni, and partners together – helping ideas and solutions continue beyond any single experience.