Innovation Cluster and Cape Breton University Partner for Social Innovation Microcredential Course

The Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas (ICPK) has partnered with Cape Breton University's Centre to launch the Social Innovation microcredential that focuses on creativity, design thinking, innovation, and social business models, announced on Wednesday.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn alongside Jasmine Alam, a renowned expert with a Ph.D. focused on Social Innovation in a sector that is currently experiencing tremendous growth. Photo courtesy of Innovation Cluster.

The four-week course is held on Thursdays from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. beginning on Sept. 7 until the 28th.

The course is being offered at a cost of $500 per participant and at a discounted rate of $250 to ICPK clients.

“Our partnership with the Innovation Cluster is an exciting step towards fostering social entrepreneurship in Canada,” said Jasmine Alam, Cape Breton University director “The course reflects our shared mission to engage and equip innovators to create social impact while also being profitable.”

“The alliance between the Innovation Cluster and Cape Breton University further fosters our commitment to build a prominent and vibrant centre for the incubation of innovation,” Nicole Stephenson, Innovation Cluster interim CEO. “Their exceptional program in social innovation aligns seamlessly with our goal to drive innovation-focused economic growth and continuously provide new opportunities for our clients.”

The program offers four modules with a pitch competition at the end where participants can obtain funding for their ideas. Innovation cluster is inviting current Trent and Fleming College students, alumni and aspiring entrepreneurs interested in social innovation enterprises to participate.

Registration is open and anyone interested can enroll online. Upon successful completion, a badge will be issued by Cape Breton University with the Innovation Cluster.

“This partnership is about more than a course; it's about building a community of innovators,” said Alam. “By working together, we are confident we'll witness a significant rise in social entrepreneurial activity.”

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