SFU’s Change Lab, a hands-on semester building skills in social innovation, wrapped up on Wednesday. Led by RADIUS Director Shawn Smith and social entrepreneur Heather O’Hara, Change Lab students explored, researched, and prototyped social innovations in Vancouver’s False Creek Flats.
Their final presentations to a panel of social innovators and entrepreneurs showcased their learning and their plans for the future. Many thanks to Dr Sarah Lubik (Director of Entrepreneurship, SFU), Paola Ardiles (Adjunct Professor, SFU Health Sciences and Founder, Bridges for Health), Ken Lyotier (Founder, United We Can), Tim Ames (Executive Director, Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network), Pietra Basilij (Sustainable Community Development, Vancouver Economic Commission), and Donovan Woollard (Director, RADIUS Ventures) for sharing their insights and advice.
Here’s how it happened on Twitter:
#ChangeLab is about to kick off their final presentations! #SFUInnovates pic.twitter.com/ZKoUyxa73v
— RADIUS (@RADIUS_SFU) December 2, 2015
Final presentations for @changelab_sfu 2015 today! Follow along at @RADIUS_SFU as @msdknight live-tweets. #ChangeLab
— dorothy ng 🍍 (@DOOROTHY) December 2, 2015
Today's #ChangeLab judges are from @UnitedWeCan @VanEconomic @RADIUS_SFU @SFUBeedie – big kudos!
— RADIUS (@RADIUS_SFU) December 2, 2015
The Urban Oasis team aims to make sure that binners in the False Creek Flats have access to healthy, convenient, affordable food #ChangeLab
— RADIUS (@RADIUS_SFU) December 2, 2015
Urban Oasis: tested selling mandarin oranges at 35 cents / 3 for $1, 50% of passers made purchase. #ChangeLab #SFUInnovates
— RADIUS (@RADIUS_SFU) December 2, 2015
Urban Oasis: for this time of year, would be interested in selling hot soup + finding indoor location. #ChangeLab #SFUInnovates
— RADIUS (@RADIUS_SFU) December 2, 2015
The League of Opportunities team opens by telling a story #ChangeLab #SFUInnovates pic.twitter.com/LxRv8kAKUD
— RADIUS (@RADIUS_SFU) December 2, 2015
League of Opportunities aims to reduce binners' exposure to hazardous waste + increase the volume of returnables – bike trailers! #ChangeLab
— RADIUS (@RADIUS_SFU) December 2, 2015
Judges providing feedback on price points, storytelling, operating costs, and potential partnerships #ChangeLab #SFUInnovates
— RADIUS (@RADIUS_SFU) December 2, 2015
The Urban Nestwork project would increase habitat for native birds in the False Creek Flats #ChangeLab #SFUInnovates pic.twitter.com/LDcyi5xJDa
— RADIUS (@RADIUS_SFU) December 2, 2015
The Urban Nestwork: birds as a way to increase connection to nature, connecting to @CityofVancouver @greenestcity #ChangeLab #SFUInnovates
— RADIUS (@RADIUS_SFU) December 2, 2015
Urban Nestwork partnering with @uprootnow to create birdhouses from upcycled materials #SFUInnovates #ChangeLab
— RADIUS (@RADIUS_SFU) December 2, 2015
After 4 prototypes, EZTransport proposes a commuter shuttle w/ guaranteed seat + wifi #ChangeLab #SFUInnovates pic.twitter.com/Xl9GTlBLrB
— RADIUS (@RADIUS_SFU) December 2, 2015
Next up: addressing food waste by making artisan jam that preserves produce #ChangeLab #SFUInnovates pic.twitter.com/Du8rdAr3X0
— RADIUS (@RADIUS_SFU) December 2, 2015
Karma Kitchen getting advice from judges on scaling, summer markets, securing advance distribution commitments, and more! #ChangeLab
— RADIUS (@RADIUS_SFU) December 2, 2015
"If I were a Dragon, I'd fund you" – #ChangeLab judge #SFUInnovates #dragonsden
— RADIUS (@RADIUS_SFU) December 2, 2015
Some Dragon's Den happening for us @changelab_sfu students with @RADIUS_SFU atm. Presenting our social innovation venture soon! 🙈 #dieing
— Tiffany Lau (@tiffxnyx) December 2, 2015
Project Reuse aims to increase reuse and fixing of electronics like phones and laptops #ChangeLab #SFUInnovates pic.twitter.com/FucIHOBbTS
— RADIUS (@RADIUS_SFU) December 2, 2015
Project Reuse electronics drive Dec 1-4 at @CentreDigiMedia – great timing after #blackfriday #cybermonday #ewaste #ChangeLab #SFUInnovates
— RADIUS (@RADIUS_SFU) December 2, 2015
Team Birdhouse has created a platform for makers #ChangeLab #SFUInnovates pic.twitter.com/zcZHq3OI98
— RADIUS (@RADIUS_SFU) December 3, 2015
Judges reminding students not to undervalue their product – beautiful app prototype #ChangeLab #SFUInnovates pic.twitter.com/6L7xczNgu9
— RADIUS (@RADIUS_SFU) December 3, 2015
Aaand #ChangeLab ends with a surprise presentation by the class to fearless leaders @smithshawn and Heather O'Hara pic.twitter.com/osoEDAgdiz
— RADIUS (@RADIUS_SFU) December 3, 2015
"Thank you for letting us make mistakes" – #ChangeLab class wraps up their last classroom session #SFUInnovates #socinn
— RADIUS (@RADIUS_SFU) December 3, 2015
Feeling a little bittersweet now that #ChangeLab is over… but it's not the end! Stay curious and keep growing.
— dorothy ng 🍍 (@DOOROTHY) December 3, 2015
Look ma! https://t.co/ZE5wCjKeBv
— amanda poh (@amandakspoh) December 3, 2015