NouLAB
otherUses social innovation processes and tools to introduce new approaches to long-standing problems through multisectoral collaboration
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Pond-Deshpande Centre
Accelerating systems change for place-based prosperity
Overview
The Pond-Deshpande Centre (PDC) is New Brunswick’s social innovation partner of choice. Founded at the University of New Brunswick in 2012 with a visionary donation from entrepreneurs Gerry Pond and Gururaj & Jaishree Deshpande, PDC use social innovation and social entrepreneurship as tools to address and help solve some of society’s most pressing challenges. We develop inclusive workforces, invigorate civic innovation, and create more just economic systems.
Type
University-backed (ie. the University is the formal entity)
Founded
2011
Affiliation
University of New Brunswick
Based at University of New Brunswick, founded with a visionary donation from entrepreneurs Gerry Pond and G (name incomplete in database). Focuses on place-based, inclusive prosperity specific to New Brunswick communities. Works across multiple sectors including civil servants, non-profits, business leaders, and community members.
Classification
Industries
General/industry agnostic
Focus Areas
social innovationworkforce developmentcivic innovationeconomic systemsearly childhood educationgreen/sustainabilitysocial enterprise
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Stages supported
IdeaDiscovery
Services offered
- Free educational events or programming (ie. lunch and learns)
- Mentorship and access to advisors
- Networking opportunities and community events
BAI Positioning
Foundations & Ecosystem-Buildinghigh confidence
Build the entrepreneurial foundations and an innovation platform for ventures and founders to build from
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).
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Advisory Services
acceleratorTop-tier support to social entrepreneurs and founders to launch, grow and scale their organizations through key regional and national partnerships
Events
eventSignature events providing opportunities for networking and co-creation
Rapid Innovation Challenges
otherInitiative to drive innovation
Green Horizons
otherEnvironmental focus initiative
Social Enterprise New Brunswick
otherSupport for social enterprise development
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