This paper explores how post-secondary institutions are in an ideal position to improve social wellbeing using their financial, physical, relational, research, and education resources. Learn how schools are using this rich array of resources to build “social infrastructure” and to contribute positively to communities and society.
read our discussion paperAs a funder, capacity-builder and convenor, the Re-Code project supports Canadian universities and colleges to build a more just and sustainable world.
A case for disruption.
The national community of practice that we were introduced to, the support and advocacy from the Re-Code team over the years, and the friendships developed are priceless contributions to our New Brunswick ecosystem. We will be profoundly grateful for these as we continue on this journey together.
Karina LeBlanc
University of New Brunswick
We are officially the first Canadian Community College to become a changemaker campus! This COULD NOT have been achieved without the drive, innovative visioning, and funding provided to us from Re-Code.
Suzie Addison-Toor
Georgian College
It was an invitation to a conversation, and to an uncertain but potential-filled national project... Re-Code has fomented a community of practice that simply did not exist before.
James Stauch
Mount Royal University
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Re-Code Network
Explore the schools that have worked with Re-Code.
École de technologie supérieure (ETS), Collège Dawson et Cégep André-Laurendeau
Round 1 Recipient
Help create a social innovation zone by integrating social impact activities in the existing entrepreneur ecosystem and promoting social entrepreneurship.
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Round 1 Recipient
Integrate a centre for social innovation and entrepreneurship, a graduate degree program and incubator, and the expansion of community service learning and partnerships.
Georgian College
Round 1 Recipient
Increase capacity for experiential and multi‐disciplinary learning, the number of changemaker spaces to incubate and grow new social enterprises, and foster innovative social finance.
Queen’s University
Round 1 Recipient
Scaling up of existing activities, such as boot camps, courses, workshops and case writing, and the creation of a Social Impact Academy and a Social Impact Lab.
University of Victoria, Camosun College, and Royal Roads University
Round 1 Recipient
Strengthen collaborative relationships and initiatives of post-secondary institutions, community, industry, and government that reinforce an enterprise approach to social innovation on Vancouver Island.
OCAD University
Round 1 Recipient
Expand the social enterprise incubation and acceleration entrepreneurship programs, create a social enterprise fund, and launch the Arts Trader and Design Advantage program.
Carleton University
Round 1 Recipient
Leverage institutional experience for capacity building and development of new tools in social finance and regional economic development.
Cégep de Sherbrooke
Round 1 Recipient
Set up a non-profit organisation that offers various services to the community and enables Cégep students to develop entrepreneurial and managerial skills.
University of British Columbia
Round 1 Recipient
Expand e@UBC accelerator programs to directly support social ventures from idea stage to first revenues. Create seed investment support for new UBC-affiliated social and impact startups.
University of Guelph
Round 1 Recipient
Act as a comprehensive research and incubation hub for prototypes and cutting edge innovations addressing food systems issues.
