Connect. Ideate. Innovate. Create.
Connect2Innovate
Master practical skills through immersive projects, internships, and mentorships. Gain the experience and confidence needed to tackle challenges and drive meaningful change in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Aspiring
Innovators
Unlock your potential and turn your ideas into reality with hands-on projects and mentorship.
Supportive
Educators
Empower your students with innovative learning experiences and access to professional development.
Engaged
Alumni
Give back and inspire the next generation by sharing your expertise and mentoring young innovators.
Driven
Community Champions
Bring impactful programming to your youth and foster a culture of innovation in your community.
Committed
Industry Partners
Shape the future workforce and drive change by collaborating on real-world projects with emerging talent.
Our
Supporters
Fuel the future of innovation by empowering young minds to tackle real-world challenges and drive change.
Innovation Mindset
The science of today is the technology of tomorrow.
Edward Teller
At Connect2Innovate, we’re committed to making the innovation space accessible to everyone, regardless of background or circumstances. Before joining the program, nearly 80% of aspiring innovators reported feeling that innovation was out of reach. Many believed it was too expensive, lacked the necessary support in rural areas, or thought innovation was only for those born with a special “innovation gene.” Others felt that their grades weren’t high enough to pursue these opportunities.
We’re here to change that. Our program is designed to bust these myths and tear down economic, geographical, and mental barriers. We believe that there’s no such thing as an “innovation gene”—all you need is the drive to solve real-world problems, and we’ll guide you through the process.
With over 35 years of experience, MindFuel has been dedicated to developing youth innovation talent, helping young minds discover their potential and shape the future. With Connect2Innovate, we continue this legacy by empowering all aspiring innovators to take their first steps into the world of possibilities.
It Takes a Village
It really does take a village …. Over the last 10 years, we’ve worked with 4,311 aspiring innovators, 471 mentors, 237 subject matter experts, 211 community champions and many, many funding partners and together, all this amazing innovation brainpower has produced over 300 projects in cleantech, biotech, energytech, agritech and healthtech, some of which have now been commercialized. Check out our youth innovation showcase here.
Still not convinced to join….. then hear directly from some of MindFuel’s youth alumni, educators, mentors who share exciting insights into their innovation journey.