Impact

Generating 10 Years of Positive Social Impact

RADIUS is proud and humbled by the work we have been part of over the years, including the support of over 170 social ventures. We have dove deep in social innovation labs and systems change work with various partners, working alongside hundreds of SFU students and community members, and engaging thousands of people through events and knowledge sharing.

Metrics

Numbers at a Glance

  • Social Ventures Supported 157+
  • SFU Change Lab Alumni 180+
  • Hosted & Partner Events 100+
  • Total People Engaged 6400+
  • Student Internship Opportunities 40+
  • Funding for student projects $35000+
  • Conference presentations and talks 25+
  • # people following through social media and newsletter 5000+
  • # community, government, corporate partners 50+

RADIUS’ Slingshot program helped us distil our business to its core. When we started, we felt like we were just barely staying afloat. Coming out of it, we’ve found a focus on our business model’s drivers and have become much more investment-ready. Would definitely recommend to any entrepreneur looking to put wind in their sails.
MICHAEL STEELECo-Founder - The Good Stuff
“Ecotrust Canada’s partnership with RADIUS SFU has leveraged the strengths of both organizations to create entirely new models for action, knowledge development and real world impact. Building capacity in students and community, I believe their work creates critical linkages to authentically engage the university in complex problems with community.”
Jean PoggePresident and CEO - Ecotrust Canada

“I not only learned so much out of this class, but also from the people in it. This course really fosters a community of students who are just as competitive and hardworking as they are eager and willing to help...I also felt a sense of pride when helping others and offering my tidbits of knowledge. I loved how non-static everyone was as well, growing and struggling alongside me.”
Health Change Lab student
I’m grateful for the chance collaborate with RADIUS and open doors for Health Science undergraduate students interested in exploring social innovation and how it relates to health! We’ve done some amazing work together including building Health Change Lab in Surrey, and working with RADIUS has influenced my work broadly at SFU.
PAOLA ARDILESLecturer - Faculty of Health Sciences
Champion - SFU Social Innovation and Health

RADIUS changed my life. It came to me at a time when I was stuck both personally and professionally. I never realized the power of goals, collaboration, and like-minded communities. I feel ready, and set with the right tools to grow personally and begin a meaningful career. I no longer feel stuck.
2016 RADIUS Fellow
“This workshop provided really tangible ways to incorporate social innovation into my role as CSR manager.”
Surrey Emerging Leaders Cohort Participant

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July 21, 2022