Collaborators and Partners

The driving force behind the inception was a shared belief that addressing complex socio-economic challenges required more than traditional approaches – it demanded an ecosystem of creativity, entrepreneurship, and system thinking.

Social innovation has the power to transform New Brunswick’s society and economy to work better for everyone. We can be the province where all people have the education, training and employment that helps them achieve their potential. Where residents are engaged in their communities and actively shape the public policies that affect them. Where businesses do well because they also do good. This vision of an inclusive workforce, invigorated civic innovation and a just economy puts social innovation to work in three key pillars, leading to a flourishing New Brunswick.

• https://ponddeshpande.ca/

Providing platforms, programs and resources to support Indigenous entrepreneurs so they can start and grow thriving and sustainable businesses rooted in Indigenous culture.

Focus: Enhance, develop and accelerate growth for current and aspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs in a sustainable way through programs and resource 

The Cartier Women's Initiative is an annual international entrepreneurship program that aims to drive change by empowering women impact entrepreneurs. Founded in 2006, the program is open to women-run and women-owned businesses from any country and sector that aim to have a strong and sustainable social and/or environmental impact.

• https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/

• https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/business/advice/women-in-business/index.html

Réfam’s primary mission is to ensure the succession of women entrepreneurs. It's an important pillar for the professional contribution of women in the socio-economic sector of the greater Edmundston region. (Website in French)

• www.affairesrefam.com

Rise Up is an opportunity for Black women entrepreneurs, at any stage of business, to shine and pitch for the chance to Present their business concept to an esteemed panel of judges.
Increase visibility, recognition, and financial support for your entrepreneurial endeavors.

Connect with like-minded Black women entrepreneurs, both aspiring and established.

The RiseUp Pitch Workshops + Competition will take you through programming that will equip you for entrepreneurial success and give you the opportunity to win $10,000 in funding for your business!

• https://riseuppitch.ca/