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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 one organization is harnessing the market to protect old-growth trees

June 20, 2021

Newsletter

This week in CSI Network News: How one organization is harnessing the market to protect old-growth trees. Plus: Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day

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Employment Social Enterprises: Breaking It Down So We Can Build the Next Economy

June 20, 2021

Next Economy

In the lead up to our Next Economy Conversation with Kalen Taylor on June 24, we’re explaining all things employment social enterprises so you can enter the conversation in the know. Building the Next Economy requires all of us. Here’s the breakdown before we build.

Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 20, 2021

Member Stories, Next Economy

To celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, here are some of our favourite stories of Indigenous-led innovation from the last year, as well as a spotlight on a few of CSI’s Members and Alumni whose work centres Indigenous knowledge, promotes cultural awareness, and often supports reconciliation.

Protecting Old-Growth Forests: A Climate Ventures Conversation with Nicole Rycroft

June 20, 2021

Climate Ventures

For our latest Climate Ventures Conversation, we sat down with Nicole Rycroft, the Founder and Executive Director of Canopy, for a conversation about how Canopy is protecting the world’s forests by working with industry customers and suppliers to transform supply chains.

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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.

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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