A youth foundation built on vision, trust and rigor.
The Canada Visionary Youth Venture Foundation (CVYVF) was founded in British Columbia to discover and nurture the next generation of changemakers — those whose ideas, when given resources, can transform communities.
Vision
Empower the next generation of global changemakers.
Build a borderless youth innovation ecosystem where every visionary idea transforms the future.
Mission
Rooted in Canada, with a global reach.
Provide world-class venture resources, interdisciplinary mentorship, and real-world industry integration — turning the seeds of innovation into impactful realities.
Our story
CVYVF was established by a coalition of Canadian educators, immigrant entrepreneurs and community leaders who saw a generation of young people with extraordinary potential but limited access to the networks that turn ideas into careers. We started with a simple promise: when a young Canadian has a worthy idea, they should never be alone in pursuing it.
Today, we operate across British Columbia with partner programs in Toronto and Montréal, supporting students from grade 5 through undergraduate study with scholarships, mentorship, mental health resources and seed funding for youth-led ventures.
Our values
- Integrity & transparency
- Respect for every young person
- Excellence with humility
- Community before self
- Borderless thinking
Leadership
Board & founders
Dr. Helen Lam
Chair & Co-Founder
Marcus Chen
Vice Chair
Dr. Priya Singh
Director of Programs
Jonathan Wu
Treasurer
Partners
Working alongside trusted institutions.
We partner with schools, hospitals, governmental bodies and community foundations across British Columbia.
Financial transparency
We publish where every dollar goes — because trust is earned in detail.
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