GreenHouse

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Join our social impact incubator

Do you want to change the world? Many of our GreenHouse innovators are making an impact: From saving thousands of lives in Ugandan maternal health wards, to changing corporate practices, to competing for $1 million in the world's largest social entrepreneurship challenge.

Whether you want to make a difference but don't know where to start, or you have an idea and need support to make it happen, or you have a passion but no idea, GreenHouse will help you find the right direction. Join our community of social innovators today.

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Get academic credit for your stay at GreenHouse

Did you know that you can take GreenHouse as a for-credit course? You can develop your ideas and social venture and get academic credit for it! Two versions of the course are offered: One for students exploring their ideas (SVENT 225) and one for students ready to launch their venture (SVENT 335). Just apply for this live-in program as you would normally to get instructor approval. Details here.

New facilities opening in September!

Rendering of new GreenHouse space We're excited to announce that we'll be opening our new facilities for Fall 2017. Not only will GreenHouse innovators get a large, open space for collaboration and networking, you'll also move into Super Single rooms with ensuite bathrooms and individual temperature control. More info here...

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Elle and Richard share their GreenHouse stories. You can do more to shape the world as well.