Imagination Catalyst, OCAD's entrepreneurship and incubator program, will now house OCAD University and CSI's partner program focusing on social and creative entrepreneurship specifically.
"Leveraging the assets of both partnerships, OCAD University will be creating a social innovation and social enterprise stream within the Imagination Catalyst – OCAD U’s creative entrepreneurship accelerator - and three residencies will be earmarked for CSI members," CSI announced the partnership. "In addition, the Centre for Social Innovation will open its doors to welcome the 20 Imagination Catalyst participants into our vibrant community with all of the incredible benefits of membership."
OCAD University and CSI's partnership is a great example of how social enterprise can be harnessed to innovate education. It'll be interesting to see how other universities -- and especially those in Toronto -- will react to this exciting new program stream.
Contact Information
OCAD U website
Imagination Catalyst on Twitter
Imagination Catalyst on LinkedIn
Art School Social Innovation Programs
OCAD University & CSI Partner for Creative Entrepreneurship
Trend Themes
1. Social Innovation Programs - The partnership between OCAD University and CSI demonstrates the potential for social innovation programs in the education sector.
2. Creative Entrepreneurship - This collaboration highlights the opportunities for creative entrepreneurship within the art school setting.
3. Social Enterprise and Education - The development of a social enterprise stream within the Imagination Catalyst program emphasizes the intersection of social enterprise and education.
Industry Implications
1. Education - The partnership creates disruptive innovation opportunities for universities to integrate social and creative entrepreneurship programs into their curriculum.
2. Art and Design - The collaboration between OCAD University and CSI opens up new avenues for innovation in the art and design industry.
3. Business Incubators - The partnership expands the reach of OCAD University's Imagination Catalyst program, presenting new opportunities for business incubators to support creative and social entrepreneurship initiatives.