Ontario students and educators are coming together to take action on the youth mental health crisis — and we want you to be part of it. 

OTIP is proud to support the Press Start CoLab High School Program - a seven-week innovation accelerator running from October 30 to December 18, 2025. This unique program empowers high school students (in groups of 2–5, guided by a teacher or education community member) to design a social enterprise idea that supports youth mental health. 

What participants gain: 

• Access to entrepreneurial tools, resources, and guidance from mentors 

• Inspiration from this year’s keynote speaker, Efe Fruci 

• A chance to share in a grant funding pool to bring ideas to life 

By the end of the program, student teams will present new solutions that address at least one of these critical areas: 

• De-stigmatizing mental health 

• Building confidence and self-image 

• Creating safe, connected spaces 

How to join: 

• Form a team of 2–5 Ontario high school students 

• Include one adult leader from your school (teacher, guidance counsellor, or education worker) 

• Apply by October 6, 2025 — no application fee 

Learn more and apply today

Please note this program is offered in English.  

Questions? Email CommunityInvestment@otip.com with the subject line: Press Start CoLab.