EDGE and RBC Future Launch – Social Impact Catalyst

ByMaurice

Description:

The EDGE Social Impact Catalyst powered by RBC Future Launch seeks changemakers aged 15-29 whose project or ventures tackle climate change and environmental sustainability. This program supports youth entrepreneurs with mentorship, expertise and funding as they develop solutions to community challenges.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is a $2,000 honorarium.

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

  • be aspiring youth entrepreneurs or changemakers in Peel and Halton region;
  • have an idea, project or venture that seeks to tackle climate change and environmental sustainability;
  • be ready to take action and commit to a 14-week program;
  • want to tackle climate change and environmental sustainability. Ventures may focus on:
    a) Climate change;
    b) Environmental sustainability;
    c) Aligning personal purpose with social mission;
    d) Impact fundamentals;
    e) Diverse perspectives of social innovation;
    f) Decolonizing entrepreneurship;
    g) Grants and crowdfunding;
    h) Theory of change.

Other Things to Note:

At Geography I have noted in brackets from the 20 cities list the ones that are in Peel and Halton region. There are also other cities, towns there but they are not on our list.

Testimonials:

Social Impact Catalyst : EDGE

Program Contact:

Programs : EDGE

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Ontario to identify and maximize government grants to grow their business. Click here to learn more about Moe’s background and how he can help your business.

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