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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

social entrepreneurshipsocial enterprisesenvironmental protectionequity-deserving communitiessustainable business modelsyouth engagementsocial impact measurement

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Stages Supported

DiscoveryEfficiencyIdeaValidation

Programs

Social Enterprise Incubation Program

incubator

Community-driven program with expert guidance, peer support, and cohort-based learning for social enterprises

Self-paced Courses

course

Educational courses and tools for social entrepreneurs and changemakers

Youth In Development Fellowship

other

Fellowship program for ages 19-30 to lead community change

Future Founders Fellowship

other

Fellowship program for ages 13-18 to develop social entrepreneurship skills

Coaching and Support

other

Personalized 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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