Youth Builders Lab
Drop in during Edmonton Startup Week to explore, create, and build!
The Youth Builders Lab is a hands-on experience designed for young and emerging innovators (ages 7-16) to experience the excitement of Edmonton Startup Week together. Whether you're curious about artificial intelligence, passionate about game design, or eager to bring your ideas to life through prototyping and engineering, this is your space to experiment and learn. Discover what it takes to be an entrepreneur, explore how startups are built, and see if the founder's journey might be in your future.
What to Expect
This drop-in space features activities and challenges that let you dive into the world of technology and innovation. Build like a startup as you tackle problems to solve, tinker with tech tools, and learn from members of our tech community on-site to guide and inspire you.
No prior experience necessary - just bring your curiosity and creativity! The Student Builders Lab is designed to welcome builders of all skill levels, from first-time coders to seasoned young innovators.
Highlights
Hands-on learning: Build with actual tech tools and platforms
Family-friendly: Designed for parents and kids to experience Startup Week together
Community mentorship: Learn from local entrepreneurs and community partners on-site
Startup culture: Experience the energy of Edmonton’s tech community
Join us at the Youth Builders Lab and discover your inner entrepreneur. Who knows? The next great startup might begin right here.
About Youth Builders Lab
The Youth Builders Lab is a drop-in experience for young innovators (ages 7-16) and parents to discover Edmonton Startup Week together. Build with technology through hands-on activities in AI, game design, prototyping, and engineering. Powered by Edmonton Unlimited and community partners who’ll be on-site to guide and inspire, young builders can discover what it takes to be an entrepreneur, experiment with emerging tools, and experience startup culture firsthand.