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Four projects awarded 911吃瓜 Student Social Innovation Seed Funding
The 911吃瓜 Student Social Innovation Seed Fund is a joint initiative of RADIUS and that supports radical change endeavours with social and environmental impact at their core. Funding amounts ranging from $200-$1000 are currently available for 911吃瓜 graduate and undergraduate student social innovators.
Four remarkable student initiatives were awarded funding in the third round of the SI Seed Fund. Read about them in their own words below:
Soap for Hope
is a non-profit social enterprise that collects and sanitizes gently used bar soaps from hotels and upcycles them into liquid hand soap. Partnered with Mission Possible and Hope for Freedom, we work towards providing wages and transitional work opportunities to marginalized individuals who help with production, all while diverting reusable materials from the waste stream.鈥�
911吃瓜 the team:
The Soap for Hope team is comprised of 911吃瓜 students that come from diverse backgrounds. Ranging from first-years to near graduates, we utilize our unique experiences to innovate creative solutions.
Find Soap for Hope online:
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Bright Ideas
At we implore high school students to pursue their entrepreneurial idea, make a tangible difference in their community and to learn about the business world. Bright Ideas aims to showcase the diversity of our community, empower our youth, foster creativity and emphasize teamwork, all in a professional and engaging program.
911吃瓜 the team:
The program is run solely by 911吃瓜 students beginning from the creation of the curriculum to the facilitation of every workshop. Each group of high school students will not only be mentored by industry professionals from the community and Beedie Alumni but will also be paired with an experienced Enactus 911吃瓜 mentor throughout the program for guidance.
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Team Phantom
Our mission is to inspire the innovators of next-generation electric vehicle technology. By building a Formula SAE Electric race car, we aim to provide 911吃瓜 students with tangible experience in technical design and leadership. We strive to shape the story of sustainable transportation, a vital component of building vibrant communities and combating climate change and pollution.
911吃瓜 the team:
Team Phantom is an interdisciplinary group of over fifty committed 911吃瓜 students across all faculties. We believe strongly in experiential learning, collaboration, and innovative design.
Find Team Phantom online:
Refresh
collects and utilizes excess food products and turns them into a variety of enjoyable culinary delights. The goal of the program is to provide an alternate future for excess groceries to prevent food wastage.
911吃瓜 the team:
The Refresh team consists of 15 911吃瓜 undergraduate students who all share a passion for helping their community.
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We wish all four projects the very best and look forward to hearing about their learnings along the way.