Mission & Values
The STEAM Innovation Challenge (STEAM IC) is a registered, Canadian, non-profit, student-led, competition dedicated to empowering the next generation of innovators by fostering creativity, collaboration, and excellence in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. The STEAM Innovation Challenge encourages sustainability in the next generation and allows students to tackle real-world problems through innovation. We strive to ignite a passion for STEAM disciplines while encouraging critical thinking, and problem-solving. Through hands-on challenges, and a spirit of competition, we aim to instill a desire for learning and a commitment to driving positive change in our communities through diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to nurture a new generation of leaders who will shape the future of technology, science, and innovation.
Creativity | Global Perspective |
Risk-Taking | Visionary |
What is STEAM IC?
Participation for STEAM ICAC
STEAM IC hosts the STEAM Innovation Challenge Annual Conference (STEAM ICAC) in Toronto, to provide participants the opportunity to showcase their innovations based in STEAM fields to qualified judges. Participants develop an innovative solution to one of the 3 problem prompts provided by STEAM IC. STEAM IC events for 2023 – 2024 are astronomy, engineering, and life sciences. At STEAM ICAC, participants also have the opportunity to attend workshops held by industry professionals and community organizations. Participants who rank at STEAM ICAC are awarded with the STEAM IC Trophy, as well as other prizes.
Participant Perks
- Learn more about your desired STEAM Fields; Astronomy, Engineering, and Life Sciences
- Participate in the competition and win prizes, certificates, and awards!
- Spend a day in Toronto for ICAC
- Work on exciting challenges and build a project for submission
Upcoming Events
Late February
A webinar on mechanical engineering in partnership with IGNITE STEM.
AiVolution
A conference about technology and AI, in partnership with AIVolution.
Late March
A webinar on marine biology in partnership with ScienceHolic, a youth-run nonprofit that aims to introduce intricate scientific concepts in a manner that is fun and comprehensible to teens.
March/April
An upcoming conference on financial literacy in partnership with LIGHT Peel Region.
STEAM ICAC
Hosted by STEAM IC, emcompasses the challenge, networking opportunities, workshops, and more.