A time of transition
It is hard for me to think about 2022 alone because March 2020 until now has blurred together into one very, very, long year. But 2022 was different, it marked the beginning of a transition out of disruption and a movement towards a new reality. The most obvious is the transitioning out of lockdown, more…
SI Canada welcomes Geraldine Cahill
“I’m thrilled to welcome Geraldine Cahill to the SI Canada team. Geraldine will be key to enhancing SI Canada’s communications and engagement strategy. Her extensive experience with UpSocial and Social Innovation Generation (SiG), will enable SI Canada to achieve our goals of supporting the growth of the social innovation ecosystem.” – Andrea Nemtin, CEO,…
From Challenge to Potential: Looking ahead to 2023
It’s been another interesting year, one filled with challenge, caution and uncertainty. Though the pandemic has lost its initial sting, it continues to leave its mark on our lives, both personal and professional, testing our capacity for resilience and hope. Much like the war. When Russia invaded Ukraine last year, many expected it would be…
Bridging the Gap: Localizing Global SDG Indicators
Photos by Luis Patricio Written by Angela de Burger The Adopting Common Measures program is highlighting key social purpose organizations across Canada and showcasing their impact and the progress they are making towards a more sustainable future for Canadians in keeping with Canada’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. “It’s significant that the United Nations’ Sustainable…
Canadian Cleantech Innovation Leaders Partner to Drive Capital Investment into Quebec Cleantech Ventures
Four cleantech innovation leaders have teamed up to tackle cleantech’s access to capital problem. The Quebec Cleantech Investment Challenge, powered by HSBC Bank Canada, aims to increase the flow of capital investment into Quebec-based cleantech ventures, while preparing up-and-coming investors to invest. The Challenge, delivered by SI Canada, Foresight Canada, Cycle Momentum, and Spring Activator,…
Designing an Impact Economy: The Taskforce on Impact Investing in Peru
Prepared by: Jo Reynolds, SI Canada and Canadian Impact Investment Specialist, Technical Assistance Program, Global Affairs Canada. This past October 20th – 27th The Taskforce on Impact Investing in Peru with support from the Canadian Embassy, Field Support Service Program, and Global Affairs Canada Technical Assistance Program facilitated a series of strategic engagements towards…
A Dashboard, Two Wheels and Social Impact
Photos provided by The Bike Brigade Written by Angela de Burger The Adopting Common Measures program is highlighting key social purpose organizations across Canada and showcasing their impact and the progress they are making towards a more sustainable future for Canadians in keeping with Canada’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. “We go with the…
Investment Readiness Case Study Windmill Microlending
Author: Sarah Stuewe, Associate Director, Philanthropy, Windmill Microlending This case study is part of a social finance case studies series on investment readiness. Through a partnership with Investment Readiness Program (IRP), SI Canada is working with ten entities (SPOs non-profits, co-operatives, for-profit social enterprises) that have achieved investment readiness and provide them with an opportunity…
Evaluating Social Innovation Prototypes
Photo from Evaluating Social Innovation Prototypes: A Guide. The fourth step in the evaluation process consists of three tasks: Review the Findings, Judge the Merit of the prototype, and Make a Decision about the future of the prototype. By Mark Cabaj “Evaluating Social Innovation Prototypes: A Guide” is a practical resource for those involved with…
Climate Ventures Merges Into A Partnership Between SI Canada and Foresight
By Barnabe Geis Climate Ventures was opened by the Centre for Social Innovation in September 2018, and has since accelerated 133 early-stage ventures. Our alumni have earned and raised over $169M developing and implementing their climate solutions. A lot has changed since we launched: while we started as a coworking space, our focus rapidly shifted…