About the SDG Idea Factory
SDG Idea Factory Mission
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Idea Factory is a first-of-its-kind collaborative incubator helping entrepreneurs tackle the world's most pressing challenges. If you're an entrepreneur or organization looking to be a force for good by impacting social or environmental innovation through the power of collaboration, join us on a journey of discovery in an environment that fosters breakthrough ideas.
We may think of a modern-day factory as a place that mass produces goods. But in its simplest form, a factory brings people together to advance innovation in order to build solutions better and faster. We believe the best outcomes happen when we’re working together.
The United Nations has adopted 17 goals as an urgent call to action for all countries — a blueprint for achieving global peace and prosperity. These goals are the foundation of the Idea Factory. Whether you know it or not, your business idea may be advancing one of these goals. Come join like-minded innovators who are building a brighter future.
In particular, the Idea Factory is a commitment to Goal 17 - Partnerships for the Goals. Only when we work together can we make meaningful change and impact.
The space
Located at 2 King St W. in Kitchener, the SDG Idea Factory is a first-of-its-kind social, environmental and equity-focused incubator that will help social entrepreneurs tackle some of the biggest challenges faced by our community and our planet.
The SDG Idea Factory is already home to LiftOff by CCAWR, Waterloo Region Community Foundation, The ForUsGirlsFoundation, Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest and the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre. Located at 2 King St. W., it includes 20,000 square feet of space, with bookable meeting rooms; hot desks; a training-boardroom; co-working offices; and a large event space known as the Collabor8 area. The space was renovated with sustainable materials including recycled carpet and repurposed or upcycled furniture. This hub model provides an opportunity for community partners and local and global stakeholders to actively engage in the space.
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