Youth Innovation Ecosystem
Where young innovators begin, build, and lead.
OnTalent helps students explore robotics, coding, health science, and leadership through hands-on, mentor-supported programs at our Western STEM Studio.
Why OnTalent
Families and partners trust us with what matters most
Student outcomes
Students move from curiosity to real capability through mentorship and projects.
A real studio
A place-based home for building, testing, and presenting work at Western University.
Mentor support
University students and professionals guide every learner with care.
Community impact
Embedded in Ontario's education and innovation ecosystem.
Choose your pathway
Start with an interest. Grow toward real capability.
Students can begin with one pathway and expand into projects, competitions, showcases, mentorship, and leadership over time.
Robotics & Engineering
Design, build, code, test, and collaborate through hands-on robotics challenges.
Explore pathway →AI & Computing
Programming, AI projects, computing contests, and responsible technology.
Explore pathway →Health & Medicine
Science enrichment, biomedical curiosity, and early exposure to discovery.
Explore pathway →Leadership & Innovation
Teamwork, public speaking, entrepreneurship, and student leadership.
Explore pathway →"I came in curious about robotics. Now I help younger students and feel more confident building real projects."
— OnTalent student, robotics pathway
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Students & Families
Explore camps, programs, and pathways, then register for the season.
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Fall–Winter 2026–2027 programs
Three current program pathways at OnTalent Lab | Western STEM Studio. Forms include fees, placement, and next steps.
Robotics FLL / FTC
Grades 3–12
- Build, code, test, collaborate
- September 2026 – January 2027
- FLL: Thu 6:30–8:00 PM · Sun 1:30–3:00 PM
- FTC: Thu 7:30–9:00 PM · Sun 2:30–4:00 PM
CPC Coding Challenge
Programming foundations
- Python Junior — Grades 6+
- C++ Intermediate — Grades 7+
- Tuesdays, Sep 22, 2026 – Apr 20, 2027
- Contest-style computing skills
MediQuest Pre-AP
Grades 8–10
- Chemistry — Sat 9:00–10:30 AM
- Biology — Sat 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
- Sep 19, 2026 – Apr 17, 2027
- Stronger science foundations
Credits and support may be available: current-family and Western-affiliated credits, sibling/referral credits, and limited needs-based bursaries. Placement and payment are confirmed after registration review.
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Funders & Grant Partners
Qualcomm grant awarded through FIRST Canada.
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