Refugee Livelihood Lab
incubatorProgram supporting refugee communities
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Overview
RADIUS is a community dedicated to (re)building a regenerative economy where all can flourish. We believe this transformed economy will be built by community-led solutions and the redistribution of leadership, centring those who are historically and persistently marginalised. To support our vision, we deliver programs to collaboratively develop, test, and advance innovative responses to tough socioeconomic problems and offer consulting and training services that draw on this leading-edge work.
Type
University-backed (ie. the University is the formal entity)
Founded
2013
Affiliation
Simon Fraser University
RADIUS provided $35K+ in social innovation funding for students and engaged 10K+ community members. The organization is financially independent, securing funding through grants, philanthropic partnerships, and consulting services rather than receiving budget allocations from SFU. Located at Simon Fraser University's Charles Chang Innovation Centre in Vancouver. Operates on unceded territories of multiple Indigenous nations.
Classification
Industries
Other
Focus Areas
social innovationcommunity leadershipsystemic changeequityrefugee supportmigrant systems changehealth equityIndigenous entrepreneurshipBlack entrepreneurshipinclusive leadership
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Stages supported
DiscoveryValidationEfficiencyIdea
Services offered
- Discounted and/or free professional services (legal, accounting, bookkeeping, etc.)
- Financing opportunities and connections with investor groups
- Free educational events or programming (ie. lunch and learns)
- Mentorship and access to advisors
- Networking opportunities and community events
- Office space, co-working environment
- Paid programming (cash)
- Paid programming (Equity)
BAI Positioning
Massive Growthhigh confidence
Pushing, driving, shaping and forging selected organizations to massively scale by company valuation or impact
Sector-specific (Other). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).
Learn more about the four BAI types →Programs
Migrant Systems Change Leadership Certificate
courseLeadership certificate for migrant communities
Participatory Grantmaking Initiative
otherCommunity-led grantmaking program
Health Equity Action Lab
incubatorLab focused on health equity
Reimagine Health Equity-Centred Accelerator
acceleratorAccelerator for health equity-focused ventures
BUILD Program
acceleratorProgram supporting social ventures
+ 3 more programs
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