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External resources and information

We have compiled a small sampling of a range of local, national and international resources and information to support individuals with interest in social innovation and social entrepreneurship.

Networks

  • 鈥擜 global network of conscious company accelerators and seed funds that has a strong Seattle presence. It helps entrepreneurs to create impactful companies and co-ops at scale through intense, short programs filled with education, guidance and mentorship.

Investing

  • 鈥擨dentifies and funds transformational leaders. Publishes the 鈥淪tate of Social Entrepreneurship鈥� annually, which is one of the largest collections of data on social enterprise efforts.
  • 鈥擥IIN is the global champion of impact investing, dedicated to increasing its scale and effectiveness around the world. GIIN facilitates knowledge exchange, highlights innovative investment approaches, and builds the evidence base for the industry.
  • 鈥擨nvests in, connects and celebrates social entrepreneurs and innovations who help solve the world鈥檚 most pressing problems

Education and training

  • 鈥擶orks with colleges and universities to foster a campus-wide culture of social innovation.
  • 鈥擜n initiative to build and sustain the implementation of design thinking for social change. Has information about local programming, events and resources related to social innovation.
  • 鈥擜rticles, training, workshops and solutions on a variety of social issues including health, human rights, energy, education, food, cities and more.
  • 鈥擱esources for developing social enterprises, understanding social innovation, funding opportunities, social innovation accelerators and incubators and more.