Social Innovation Lab
The Conestoga Social Innovation Lab (CSIL) fosters social innovation research that meets the needs of people locally, regionally, and internationally. Our community-based approach to research is undertaken on behalf of and in support of communities, organizations, and change-makers. These partnerships focus on placemaking and developing structures that lead to actions with a societal impact.
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Want to explore collaborating with CSIL? Fill out the Partnership Form and/or book a meeting with our director.
Who we partner with
Partnership principles
- Social change: Our partnerships focus on supporting social change with a long-term positive societal impact.
- Community-based research: Our collaborative research approach is undertaken on behalf of and in support of organizations and change-makers.
- Applied research: Our research addresses real-world problems supporting the implementation of practical solutions.
- Knowledge mobilization: Our results are shared widely to allow others to learn from the findings.
- Student learning: Our work provides Conestoga College students with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in applied social innovation research.
CSIL impact
Our appreciation of homeownership paths
The Our Appreciation of Homeownership Paths study explored perceived barriers Ontarians face to entering the housing market.
Credit Unions Affordable Housing Webinar series
The CCUA Credit Unions and Affordable Housing Webinar series explored the challenges facing the Canadian housing market, the role credit unions are playing to meet the needs of our members, and what innovative financial products other organizations are creating to increase housing affordability.
Public expectations of school board trustees
Representative Governance, builds on his existing work on the role nonprofit board of directors have in representing the interest of their constituents.
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