SPEnD – Student Entrepreneurs

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Built for change powered by students

This is where the education meets the purpose of building a better society. At Algonquin College, SPEnD channels the capacity of an educational institution into purposeful action, creating impact through social finance, social procurement, social enterprise, and social entrepreneurship. Our purpose is to redefine how colleges can build social infrastructure that serves both students and communities.

The Mission

“Empowering communities through mission‑driven procurement: fostering inclusion, innovation, and social value with every purchase.”

Our Work

Xplore Impact

We put social enterprises on the map (literally). Now with Xplore Impact, discover social enterprises around the globe based on their SDG, service, and region!

Social Sidekick

Created and ran by students, GLC is a social enterprise with a mission of reducing events waste. From lending lanyards to custom designing your name badge we do it all.

Green Loop Club

From students to students, a space by us for us. Social Sidekick gives student entrepreneurs a hub to test bold ideas, showcase their work, and take their next step. Because students ideas deserve more than a notebook.

The Social Finance Report

Canadian colleges’ move billions every year, dollars not classes. What if those dollars fueled more than classrooms? See how colleges’ can turn their investments into community change.

The SPEnD Play Book

Canadian colleges’ move billions every year, dollars not classes. What if those dollars fueled more than classrooms? See how colleges’ can turn their investments into community change.

Coming soon

Milestones of Change

TEAM

Ultimately, it’s about people. Good people being given the chance to do impactful work while being mentored and empowered.

Maria Nathália Mendonça Silveira Intern of SPEnD

It wasn’t just theory, we launched two student-run businesses...

Swaathy Pandian Senbaharjan Intern of SPEnD

Working on SPEnD gave me the agency to bring real innovation and help build a foundation for student-led social enterprises.

Sharika Sadaf Intern of SPEnD

SPEnD is a place where ideas are heard and every contribution truly counts. Being part of such a dedicated and diverse team helped me grow professionally while supporting a meaningful mission.