Kidvation Global
A youth innovation ecosystem combining education & community for young creators
Kidvation Global empowers learners ages 8 to 15 with an innovation curriculum called Applied Imagination™, designed to teach creative problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and real-world impact. The learning content is delivered via schools, faith-based institutions, and independent programs, often integrating experiential projects into curriculum settings.
Complementing the curriculum is the Marketplace of Ideas, a platform where students present and sell the innovations they create, gaining real validation for their work. Over time, Kidvation helps shift learners from thinking to doing, connecting them with peers, mentors, and public audiences to scale their impact.
Outcomes
- Develop innovation, entrepreneurial & problem-solving habits
- Create and pitch real products via student-led marketplace
- Gain confidence through application, feedback & iteration
- Connect with a global network of young innovators
What's included?
Applied Imagination™ Curriculum
Modular innovation and entrepreneurship content for K-12 learners.
Marketplace of Ideas
Platform where students showcase and sell their work.
Partnerships & Implementation Models
Programs adapted for schools, churches, microschools, and home settings.
Continuous Support & Community
Access to educator training, global collaboration, and iterative feedback cycles.
Who is this for?
- Learners aged 8-15 seeking innovation and entrepreneurial experience
- Educators, schools, and organizations wanting a hands-on curriculum
- Changemakers who want to build and test real projects while learning
About the creator
Brent Wheelbarger
Co-Founder & Chief Imagination Officer, Kidvation Global
I’m Brent Wheelbarger, Co-Founder and Chief Imagination Officer at Kidvation Global and also CEO of Trifecta Communications. Over decades, I’ve worked at the intersection of education, technology, and youth innovation, helping young minds turn ideas...