Impact Toolbox
Do good without sacrificing doing well. We make it easier to start and grow social impact-driven businesses with practical education, hands-on support, and simple ways to measure your impact.
Kelowna, British Columbia
Impact Toolbox is a social enterprise incubation and training organization that empowers emerging leaders to transform their ideas and passion for social change and environmental protection into successful social enterprises and community development p...
Focus Areas
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Stages Supported
Programs
Social Enterprise Incubation Program
incubatorCommunity-driven program with expert guidance, peer support, and cohort-based learning for social enterprises
Self-paced Courses
courseEducational courses and tools for social entrepreneurs and changemakers
Youth In Development Fellowship
otherFellowship program for ages 19-30 to lead community change
Future Founders Fellowship
otherFellowship program for ages 13-18 to develop social entrepreneurship skills
Coaching and Support
otherPersonalized support and guidance for social purpose organizations (SPOs) and entrepreneurs
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Impact Toolbox has trained 5,500+ people and reached 55,000+ people through alumni. They support funders, capacity builders, and community builders in addition to social entrepreneurs. The organization emphasizes a global network of experts and peer-to-peer learning. Government of Canada has recently allocated $36M related to their work.
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BAI Type
Foundations & Ecosystem-Building
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).
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95+ social enterprises incubated
Notable Alumni
Sophie Larson - Food Innovation Centre Manager, Community Connections Society of Southeast BC, Gunnoor Chawla - Co-Founder, Ichor, Brend Nakanwagi - Founder, Farmer Evolve
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