Where those shaping the
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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Featured Story

Reflections on investing in Community Bonds and opportunities to improve the market

April 20, 2021

Community Wealth, CSI Solves

Through the leadership of organizations like the Centre for Social Innovation, community bonds have become much better understood by the coop and nonprofit sectors. Now organizations like Tapestry Community Capital are helping professionalize the delivery of these tools and campaigns.

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CSI Educates
Social Ventures

WOSEN’s Start Program

Program Date: April 28, 2021 to

June 30, 2021

Apply by: Applications Closed

Are you interested in exploring your purpose as a social entrepreneur? Do you have an early-stage idea that will create positive social or environmental impact?Join the Start program for women and gender non-binary entrepreneurs to uncover the possibilities of your social impact.

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CSI Invests
Social Ventures

WOSEN’s Investment Readiness Supports

Apply by: Open intake on continuous basis

The Investment Readiness Sandbox is for women and gender non-binary people who lead established social ventures, who have a defined capital need, and who are preparing for funding or investment in the coming year.

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