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RADIUS SFU
Transforming systems so everyone thrives
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Overview
RADIUS is a community dedicated to (re)building a regenerative economy where all can flourish. We believe this transformed economy will be built by community-led solutions and the redistribution of leadership, centring those who are historically and persistently marginalised. To support our vision, we deliver programs to collaboratively develop, test, and advance innovative responses to tough socioeconomic problems and offer consulting and training services that draw on this leading-edge work.
Type
University-backed (the university is the formal entity)
Founded
2013
Affiliation
Simon Fraser University
Classification
Industries
Other
Stages supported
IdeaDiscoveryValidationEfficiency
Services offered
- Discounted and/or free professional services (legal, accounting, bookkeeping, etc.)
- Financing opportunities and connections with investor groups
- Free educational events or programming (ie. lunch and learns)
- Mentorship and access to advisors
- Networking opportunities and community events
- Office space, co-working environment
- Paid programming (Equity)
- Paid programming (cash)
BAI Positioning
Massive Growthhigh confidence
Pushing, driving, shaping and forging selected organizations to massively scale by company valuation or impact
Sector-specific (Other). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).
DisclosureBAI type is CAIN’s inferred classification based on available data. It has not been confirmed by the member unless otherwise indicated.
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