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next economy find Community Impact Ideas Support Workspace

Welcome to Canada’s Largest Social Innovation Community

Members of the Centre for Social Innovation work across sectors to create a better world. We accelerate their success and amplify their impact through the power of coworking, community, and collaboration. Together, we’re building a movement to put people and planet first.

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CSI is home to over 3,000 members across two locations.

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CSI has supported over 5,000 social impact organizations since launching in 2004.

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Our members have a combined annual revenue of over $250M.

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Everything our members need to thrive

Workspace, programs and community created with intention for and by today’s changemakers.

Space

CSI is internationally recognized as a pioneer in the creation of shared coworking spaces for social innovation in Canada and beyond. We offer flexible hot desk packages right up to fully equipped offices with all the perks.

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Programs

From growing early-stage ventures in our accelerators to launching new enterprises through our labs, we provide people with the knowledge, skills, connections and resources they need to accelerate their success and amplify their impact.

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Community

We know the importance of building lasting relationships and strong networks. Our curated events and initiatives create ongoing opportunities for CSI members to come together, share, collaborate, and make change online and offline.

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CSI Network News: How Purpose Construction is building inclusion from the ground up

July 18, 2021

Newsletter

This week in CSI Network News: How Purpose Construction is building inclusion from the ground up. Plus: After 16 months, it's time for a breather

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Building Inclusion From the Ground Up: A Next Economy Conversation with Kalen Taylor

July 18, 2021

Next Economy

For our latest Next Economy Conversation, Kalen Taylor discusses how they are “building circular systems from the ground up,” integrating affordable housing, employee social enterprise, food systems, and social finance into their multi-pronged approach to building the Next Economy.

How Temo Primrose Gare Created a Television Series to Tell “Our Stories” Differently

July 18, 2021

Member Stories, Programs

After working as a journalist for years, often covering stories about marginalized communities, something shifted for Temo Primrose Gare when news of George Floyd’s murder broke. A year later, the WOSEN alum's debut television show, “Our Stories," is determined to tell peoples' stories beyond the scope of a tragic news cycle or trending topic.

CSI Network News: The CSI team is taking time to breathe

July 11, 2021

Newsletter

This week in CSI Network News: The CSI team is taking time to breathe. Plus: How to make the career of your dreams a reality

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CSI Educates
Social Ventures

Social Entrepreneurship 101

Our Social Entrepreneurship 101 program covers all aspects of social entrepreneurship, from making sure you’ve identified the right problem, to testing solutions, turning your solution into a sustainable business model, and measuring its impact.

CSI Connects
Community Wealth, Social Ventures

Next Economy Conversations

In this event series, you’ll hear from incredible leaders who create positive change and that builds the Next Economy - one that is regenerative, equitable, and prosperous for all.

Where those shaping the
next economy find Community Impact Ideas Support Workspace