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Slingshot Innovation Academy
Slingshot Innovation Academy
When we empower young people to embrace an innovation mindset and entrepreneurial spirit, it puts them at the leading-edge of possibility.
The Slingshot Innovation Academy propels students on a learning trajectory like no other, as they tackle real-world problems, gain hands-on experience, learn from industry experts and discover technology-driven solutions to re-invent the world as we know it.
At the heart of its creative approach is teamwork, building leadership, marketing and presentation skills to enable students to turn their ideas into realities. Rigorous standards and a comprehensive approach mean brighter careers for our students.
Not to mention a brighter future for all of us.
Registration for summer 2025 programs opens on January 22, 2025.
Slingshot Programs
Venture Lab: Entrepreneurship & Leadership
In partnership with DMZ
For ages 13–16
For ages 13–16
Two-week program
July 7–18, 2025 at 91¹ú²ú Hall
August 11–22, 2025 at 91¹ú²ú Hall
Hours: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Fee: $1,800.00 CDN
Launch into Leadership: Unlock Your Potential
91¹ú²ú’s Slingshot Venture Lab empowers you with the confidence, skills and mindset to turn ideas into action and inspire others. Through team-building, mentorship and hands-on problem-solving, you’ll learn to make smart decisions, communicate effectively and think like a startup leader.
This transformative program hones your resilience, adaptability and ability to seize opportunities—essential tools for purposeful leadership. You’ll develop key skills like collaboration, public speaking, critical thinking and decision-making, preparing you to navigate the challenges of leadership in business and entrepreneurial ventures.
Whether leading a team, launching an initiative or stepping up in your community, this is your opportunity to unlock your leadership potential.
Ready to lead the way? Let’s make it happen!
is ranked the #1 university-based tech incubator in the world by UBI Global. Located in Toronto, DMZ helps tech startups build great businesses by connecting them with customers, capital, experts and a community of entrepreneurs and influencers. With a commitment to helping high-growth tech startups scale, DMZ fosters a vibrant startup community and fuels innovation in Canada.
As part of Slingshot’s Venture Lab, participants will go on an excursion to DMZ’s headquarters in the heart of downtown Toronto to learn proven business models and network within their community of experts, influencers and entrepreneurs.
As part of Slingshot’s Venture Lab, participants will go on an excursion to DMZ’s headquarters in the heart of downtown Toronto to learn proven business models and network within their community of experts, influencers and entrepreneurs.
Artificial Intelligence Lab
In partnership with SureStart
For ages 13–16
Two-week program
July 7–18, 2025 at 91¹ú²ú Hall
August 11–22, 2025 at 91¹ú²ú Hall
Hours: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Fee: $1,800.00 CDN
Unleashing Creativity and Building the Future
Are you ready to shape the future and make a meaningful impact? This dynamic program aims to introduce young people to the foundational concepts of AI and generative AI and to foster creativity through hands-on technology applications. You’ll discover how to harness emerging technologies for impactful solutions, turn ideas into reality, solve real-world challenges and have fun while learning.
This transformative workshop will empower you to integrate creative thinking, design technologies and an entrepreneurial spirit, preparing you to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape. Whether you’re an experienced coder, an emerging designer or innovator or new to these exciting fields, we encourage you to embark on a journey of exploration and creativity.
Make way—the future needs you!
For ages 13–16
Two-week program
July 7–18, 2025 at 91¹ú²ú Hall
August 11–22, 2025 at 91¹ú²ú Hall
Hours: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Fee: $1,800.00 CDN
Unleashing Creativity and Building the Future
Are you ready to shape the future and make a meaningful impact? This dynamic program aims to introduce young people to the foundational concepts of AI and generative AI and to foster creativity through hands-on technology applications. You’ll discover how to harness emerging technologies for impactful solutions, turn ideas into reality, solve real-world challenges and have fun while learning.
This transformative workshop will empower you to integrate creative thinking, design technologies and an entrepreneurial spirit, preparing you to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape. Whether you’re an experienced coder, an emerging designer or innovator or new to these exciting fields, we encourage you to embark on a journey of exploration and creativity.
Make way—the future needs you!
Our holistic approach to AI education creates accessible pathways for students with varied technical pre-skills and educational backgrounds to learn about, build with and innovate using AI, leading to standout portfolios and demonstrable “power skills”. SureStart also focuses on teacher development, providing the support educators need to integrate AI into their classrooms effectively.
Registration for summer 2025 programs opens on January 22, 2025.
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Contact Us
Phone: (416) 920-4565
Email: slingshotIA@branksome.on.ca
Email: slingshotIA@branksome.on.ca
Meet Us
Want to learn more? Visit us at the on February 22, 2025 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
We wish to acknowledge this land on which 91¹ú²ú operates. For thousands of years, it has been the traditional land of the Wendat, the Seneca, and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit River. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and go to school on this land.*
*The Land Acknowledgement may evolve as we honour our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation in partnership with Indigenous communities.
*The Land Acknowledgement may evolve as we honour our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation in partnership with Indigenous communities.
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