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Building Canada’s Next Generation of Innovators
Tech Futures Challenge 2026 Kicks Off 31 Projects Across Seven Provinces Calgary, Alberta — January 22, 2026 — Students, mentors, and judges from across Canada came together this week to launch MindFuel’s Tech Futures Challenge (TFC) 2026, marking the start of...
MindFuel launches Codingville with AI
57,000 Canadian students and 2,270 teachers to receive training Calgary, AB – October 23, 2025 – Through its enhanced Codingville program, which now includes learning in artificial intelligence (AI), MindFuel is delivering essential digital skills training, and will...
Dedicated directors and new team leaders enhance MindFuel’s role in developing Canada’s next generation of innovators
Calgary, Alberta – October 2, 2025. MindFuel recently welcomed four new board members and new team leaders to its management team. Their combined experience and expertise will contribute to the expansion of MindFuel’s national innovation network, designed to connect...
MindFuel to expand Tech Futures Challenge and programming for under-represented youth with renewed funding from Drax Foundation
Indigenous youth in BC and AB empowered through STEM innovation learning Calgary – May 12, 2025 – The MindFuel Foundation (MindFuel) is pleased to announce the second round of funding approved by Drax, a UK-based renewable energy company, whose international...
MindFuel receives $500,000 in seed funding from RBC Foundation
Funding to accelerate development of Connect2Innovate, a youth innovation community led technology platform CALGARY, AB, April 17, 2025 - MindFuel is pleased to announce that it has received $500,000 in funding over two years from RBC Foundation. This seed funding...
MindFuel receives $540,000 from NSERC PromoScience
Funding to support science and technology learning for youth to inspire them towards related post-secondary studies and careers Calgary – April 1, 2025 – MindFuel is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $540,000 over three years from Natural Sciences and...
MindFuel awarded $2.89M from CanCode 4.0 to support delivery of coding and AI training to Canadian students & teachers
MINDFUEL TO DELIVER CODING AND AI TRAINING TO MORE THAN 57,000 CANADIAN STUDENTS THROUGH $2.89M CANCODE FUNDING AWARD Every year, MindFuel helps tens of thousands of young people across Canada gain valuable skills through interactive learning, programs and workshop...
MindFuel and Team Phoenix secure $125,000 grant for further product development
The funds will advance product validation for the algae bioreactor used in carbon sequestration Calgary – June 2024 – MindFuel is pleased to announce that its recent application for funding from the Indigenous Innovation Initiative (I3) has resulted in $125,000 to be...
Drax Donates $260,000 to Canadian Organizations Focused on Supporting STEM Education
Three organizations to receive funding that will focus on STEM education in BC and Alberta Calgary – June 20, 2024 – Renewable energy company Drax has announced that three Canadian non-profits will receive $260,000 through the fourth round of donations from the Drax...
MINDFUEL RECEIVES $398,400 FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA’S COMMUNITY SERVICES RECOVERY FUND IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH INNOVATION
As a Transformer funding partner, the Government of Canada and the Canadian Red Cross support MindFuel’s mission to provide access to innovation skills and knowledge development to underrepresented youth Calgary – January 10, 2024 – MindFuel is pleased to announce...
MindFuel welcomes new board chair Dan Semmens
The newly appointed board chair brings years of experience in the tech and innovation space. Calgary – 29 November 2023 – MindFuel is pleased to announce that Dan Semmens, SVP, Data & Artificial Intelligence with ATB Financial, has been appointed chair of the...
MindFuel and partner, CDL-Rockies celebrate youth in post-secondary STEM fields through scholarships
MindFuel makes STEM education and the innovation space more accessible for more young people , most especially those who are from traditionally underrepresented demographics. At the core of everything we do is the belief that we all benefit when more diverse voices...
