Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship

As Santa Clara University prepares to host Opus Prize Week and the exciting ceremony where the $1 million Opus Prize Laureate will be named, hear from a group of ambassadors who had the chance to meet the finalists and witness firsthand the incredible work and impact of some of the world's most inspiring change-makers. Sixteen Santa Clara students, faculty, and staff were selected as Opus Prize Ambassadors. They joined team members from the Opus Prize Foundation on week-long site visits to engage with the finalist organizations, sharing their observations with Opus representatives to help inform the decision of the final prizes —$1 million for the Laureate and $100,000 each for the other two finalists. Who will be named the 2024 Opus Prize Laureate? RSVP to the Opus Prize Award Ceremony and Reception on Thursday, November 14, at 4 p.m., in the Louis B. Mayer Theatre to find out: https://go.scu.edu/48n2Wgh

Sistema bio has officially acquired Inclusive Energy (IE), a leader in remote Measurement, Reporting, and digital Verification (dMRV) for biogas and solar energy systems. This acquisition will enhance our ability to deliver impactful biogas solutions to family farmers globally, advancing our shared mission for sustainable energy and carbon reduction. Read the press release: https://bit.ly/3CfP3pG

Check out our incredible holiday gift guide showcasing our phenomenal social enterprise partners. Get inspired, make a difference, and spread joy this season. Join us in giving meaningful gifts that have a positive impact! https://bit.ly/40kttdX

Today at SOCAP24, don't miss Impact Investing Needs Less Cake! Join us to explore innovative funding methods beyond traditional VC—like concessionary loans and venture philanthropy—that bridge philanthropy and market returns. https://bit.ly/48p6VdK

How can AI drive social impact effectively? Join us Tomorrow at this SOCAP session to explore AI’s potential, practical applications, and challenges in social impact initiatives. https://bit.ly/3VC6GrC) #AIforGood #SocialImpact #SOCAP

Meet Miller Center’s Fall 2024 In-Residence cohort during our SOCAP Ignite Talk! This cohort will focus on climate resilience & women’s economic power to advance social entrepreneurship and fight global poverty. https://bit.ly/4fijf1T

We are thrilled to have 20+ impact entrepreneurs from across the globe at Miller Center's office for our 2024 In-Residence Santaclara! Meet them in person during SOCAP24. Altitud ONG BeGirl Clínicas del Azúcar Cova eWAKA Mobility Limited FCF India Farmers for Forests (F4F) FastBeetle Hipocampus Centros de Aprendizaje Neopenda ONganic Foods Pvt Ltd ONergy Solar (Punam Energy Private Limited) Raheja Solar Food Processing Rutopía Safe Motherhood Alliance VITALITE Group Malawi

Are traditional VC models misaligned with impact-focused startups? Many say yes. Join us at #SOCAP24 for our interactive workshop as we dive into innovative financing tools designed to close the $1.1 trillion funding gap for social enterprises. @helmshart

Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Awards honor products, concepts, companies, and policies that are designed to make the world safer, cleaner, more sustainable, and more equitable. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3C0PQe3

With operations across three continents, Sistema.bio has positively transformed the lives of over 100,000 farms and more than 600,000 people worldwide, while reducing over 1 million tons of CO2e emissions annually. https://bit.ly/4h0O2lo