# Art School Social Innovation Programs OCAD University & CSI Partner for Creative Entrepreneurship By Social Business Editor | Published 2014-05-13 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocad-university-csi References: [socialinnovation](http://socialinnovation.ca/ocad-u-partnership) & [ocadu](http://www.ocadu.ca/research/imaginationcatalyst.htm) Imagination Catalyst, OCAD's entrepreneurship and incubator program, will now house OCAD University and CSI's partner program focusing on [social and creative entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-entrepreneur) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ampd-ventures-inc) 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](http://www.ocadu.ca/research/imaginationcatalyst.htm) Imagination Catalyst on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/ImaginationCats) Imagination Catalyst on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Imagination-Catalyst-Group-5003133?trk=hb_side_g&gid=5003133) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Social Innovation Programs:** The partnership between OCAD University and CSI demonstrates the potential for social innovation programs in the education sector. - **Creative Entrepreneurship:** This collaboration highlights the opportunities for creative entrepreneurship within the art school setting. - **Social Enterprise and Education:** The development of a social enterprise stream within the Imagination Catalyst program emphasizes the intersection of social enterprise and education. ### Who This Affects Most - **Education:** The partnership creates disruptive innovation opportunities for universities to integrate social and creative entrepreneurship programs into their curriculum. - **Art and Design:** The collaboration between OCAD University and CSI opens up new avenues for innovation in the art and design industry. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [On-Campus Business Incubators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovate-bay.md) - [Career Education Labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ontario-career-lab.md) - [Collaborative Campus Beautification Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campus-beautification.md) - [Supplier Diversity Pilot Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diversity-pilot-program.md) - [TikTok-Specific Creative Universities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-agency-partnerships-cap-university.md) - [Collaborative Digital Learning Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ampd-ventures-inc.md) - [New-Generation Artful Urban Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-project.md) - [Student-Specific Real-World Freelance Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podium-education.md) - [Immersive Educational Museum Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-animation-museum.md)