Research Labs, Competitions, Grants or Startups — FutureEra helps you turn your ideas into impact.
Unlocking youth potential through STEM research.
FutureEra is a youth-driven nonprofit connecting high school students to world-class research labs, competitions, and startup support.
Start Anywhere. Grow Everywhere.
Our programs are built to evolve with you. Whether you're starting with an idea, a project, or a competition — you can grow in any direction.
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Girls in STEM
A mentorship + lab matching program supporting girls in scientific research. Weekly sessions + final project presentation.🌍
Equity in Innovation
Explore AI, data justice, and open government datasets to build research projects with social impact.🧠
Research Without Barriers
Inclusive research pathways for all students. Laptops provided. 1:1 coaching for underserved communities.🌱
Local to Global
Solve real issues in your community — and pitch your project to national competitions or grants.What Our Students Say
“I never imagined working with university researchers in high school.”
“My project on air quality just won an award thanks to mentorship!”
“As a girl in STEM, I felt supported building a VR empathy simulator.”
“FutureEra helped me write my first research proposal and win funding.”
“This changed the way I think about data science and ethics.”
News & Impact
March 2025
FutureEra receives $15,000 Community STEM Grant
Funding will expand our Girls in STEM and Open Research for All programs across Ontario.
Feb 2025
We spoke at Oakridge High School about AI & Ethics
An interactive workshop with 100+ students exploring the future of responsible tech.
Jan 2025
Launch of ‘Research Without Barriers’ in 3 school districts
Targeted mentorship and device access for underserved high school students.
Scholarships & Awards
Excellence in Research & Innovation
Awarded to students demonstrating outstanding independent research or competition achievements.
STEM Equity Scholarship
Supports students from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM who are making an impact in inclusion or accessibility.
Future Founders Award
For students launching entrepreneurial or community-focused startups rooted in research and innovation.
Girls in STEM Fellowship
A scholarship paired with mentorship and lab matching for girls excelling in science and technology.
Partnerships & Collaborations
Toronto District School Board
We’ve launched research mentorship programs across 10 high schools with TDSB.
University of Toronto Engineering Outreach
Collaboration on lab matching and faculty talks to support high school STEM pathways.
Code for Change
Partnered to offer web dev and civic tech competitions focused on social equity.
AI4Youth Canada
Providing open-source AI research mentorship and competition coaching for students.
We’re always looking to collaborate with schools, universities, and mission-aligned organizations.