Creating societal change by equipping social innovators

The Social Sandbox® is a cohort program designed to inspire, mobilize, and equip participants to become social innovators. The program provides structured training and mentorship support to validate, affirm, and develop a deep understanding of how to address challenges they see in our society.

Social Sandbox is an initiative by the Centre for Redemptive Entrepreneurship at Tyndale University, this program will primarily support ideation to validation stage venture prototypes. We are looking to welcome a cohort of 10-18 participants, ranging from ages 18-30, from the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding regions.

Highlights from Social Sandbox 2023

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Empowering the Next Generation of Social Innovators.

Empowering the Next Generation of Social Innovators.

2023 Cohort

Program Faculty

The Learning Experience

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1. Mentorship Check-Ins

Industry-experienced mentors to provide advise and support for your projects.

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2. Design Thinking Skills

Live virtual learning every Wednesday to refine and develop your innovative idea.

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3. Community

Learn, celebrate, and journey with a cohort of 10 - 15 like-minded individuals passionate about social and environmental change.

Our Program Partners

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Social Sandbox® is a registered trademark of GenesisXD inc.

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Invest in the Next Gen

The Centre for Redemptive Entrepreneurship is an independently funded Open Learning Centre at Tyndale University.

Would you consider supporting the redemptive movement financially to further our impact Canada-wide?

For more information, contact givetocre@tyndale.ca.