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Title:
Expansion of STEM & Innovation Skills in Under-represented Youth to Enhance Personal Growth & Build Community Sustainability
Agreement Number:
A1-15300-07-07
Agreement Value:
$20,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 31, 2024 - Jul 31, 2025
Description:
The project engages middle and high school students in solving real-world problems using STEM skills and mentorship, fostering an innovation mindset. It supports youth in addressing local issues with global impact through design-thinking, including identifying challenges, designing projects, building prototypes, and presenting solutions.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:

Intended results are to facilitate outreach initiatives across Canada that mainly focus on STEM or science policy that align with one or several of NRC's strategic pillars.

Location:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2L 2A6
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q2-00005
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
132657065
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
The MindFuel Foundation
Recipient's Legal Name:
The MindFuel Foundation
Federal Riding Name:
Calgary Confederation
Federal Riding Number:
48005
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Outreach Initiative
Program Purpose:

Enable the NRC to increase its outreach, engagement, and support of research excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields, including under-represented diversity groups.