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Innovation Worksis the catalyst for the social innovatorsof London Ontario.
The best cities to live in exhibit a commitment to social innovation. This is not an accident. It’s the result of a creative and entrepreneurial approach to
developing the products, services and programs that transform a community.
Products, processes, programs, projects or platforms that challenge and ultimately change
routines, beliefs, resource and powerwithin a social system.
“Successful social innovations reduce vulnerability and enhance resilience. They have durability, scale and transformative impact.” Frances Westley
Social Innovation is…
Social Innovation Generation Video
What is Innovation Works?Innovation Works is a collaborativecommunity of socially minded innovators dedicated to a positive transformation of our community.
The building at 201 King Streetis where Innovation Workswill be located.
Why now?There’s no place in the communitythat is intentionally designedto encourage this kind of collaboration.
Who is behind Innovation Works?Innovation Works is the result of a collaborative effortbetween the many leaders, game changers and forward-thinking organizations that make up the social fabric of London.
Who will use the space?Innovation Works is for social innovators. This can include nonprofit enterprises as well as social purpose businesses and entrepreneurs, who care about creating vibrant communities. Social innovators are visionaries, trailblazers and catalysts – people who thrive on interactions and exchanges.
They’re people who live on ideas, and challenges.
They like to work with other creative people who may see the world differently.
They want to work with others to make meaningful change - to solve many of the problems facing their communities
Community Support to DateDonations $1.625 million
raised to date
$395,000 target remaining
What will happen in the building?Various options to fit the needs of social innovators will include flex desk packages, clusters of desks, permanent desks, private offices and community meeting space.
Tenants will share their expertise and skills through shared programming and will move each other’s ideas, ventures and organizations forward.
Integrated service delivery, shared services, shared outcomes and transformational change for London make this a hub for community impact.
When will Innovation Works open?Renovations, accessibility improvements and environmental enhancements began in 2015.
Innovation Works will be open for businessin June of 2016.
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Michelle BaldwinExecutive Director
Pillar Nonprofit Network
www.pillarnonprofit.ca www.innovationworkslondon.ca www.vergecapital.ca@Pillar NN @innoworksldn @vergeccapital
