Where We Go Deep
We have a deepened focus in four strategic areas: Climate Ventures, Social Ventures, Community Wealth, and Social Innovation. Our areas of focus help determine the issues and topics we address in our programs and projects.
Climate Ventures
Social Ventures
Community Wealth
Social Innovation
Climate Ventures
Entrepreneurs are helping lead the way to a carbon neutral future and healthy environment. CSI’s Climate Ventures supports the entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders working on climate solutions and climate justice. From farming to fashion, our members are building the low-carbon economy and a better future for all. We provide workspace, community, an advisor network, events, training and national accelerator programs. Learn more about Climate Ventures.
Programs & Projects
Prove (External Link)
Apply by: Applications Open
Prove your venture's potential. This 6-week program will help you validate your value proposition and business model, hone your pitch, develop your minimum viable product, and more.
Accelerate from Anywhere (External Link)
Accelerator programs for Canadians tackling climate and water challenges through the power of entrepreneurship. Access mentors, advisors, training, and networks with Accelerate from Anywhere. All you need is an internet connection!
Impact Entrepreneurship 101 (External Link)
Apply by: Applications Closed
Learn the foundations of impact entrepreneurship and begin your journey, from identifying the right problem to turning your solution into a sustainable business model.
HELPING SMALL AND MEDIUM BUSINESSES GO LOW-CARBON COMPETITION (External Link)
We launched a competition on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Climate CoLab platform to solicit a broad range of possible solutions to help SMEs in Ontario reduce their direct and indirect GHG emissions while helping them thrive.
Climate Ventures (External Link)
Climate Ventures fast-tracks the success of innovators developing solutions to the climate crisis. A joint initiative of CSI and Foresight Canada, we also collaborate with investors, industry, government and academia to solve challenges and scale solutions.
Earth Tech (External Link)
Apply by: Fall 2022
Earth Tech is a six-month accelerator for those working on climate or water technology solutions that will positively impact communities and ecosystems across Canada.
