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RADIUS SFU

Vancouver, British ColumbiaMassive GrowthMember

Transforming systems so everyone thrives

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.

Industries

Other

Stages supported

IdeaDiscoveryValidationEfficiency

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 (Equity)
  • Paid programming (cash)
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).

DisclosureBAI type is CAIN’s inferred classification based on available data. It has not been confirmed by the member unless otherwise indicated.

Learn more about the four BAI types

Refugee Livelihood Lab

incubator

Program supporting refugee communities

Migrant Systems Change Leadership Certificate

course

Leadership certificate for migrant communities

Participatory Grantmaking Initiative

other

Community-led grantmaking program

Health Equity Action Lab

incubator

Lab focused on health equity

Reimagine Health Equity-Centred Accelerator

accelerator

Accelerator for health equity-focused ventures

BUILD Program

accelerator

Program supporting social ventures

+ 3 more programs

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