Enabling social impact through sustainable, research driven social ventures

Every day, talented social scientists across Australia uncover innovative solutions to complex social issues. Yet, despite their expertise, many struggle to transform this valuable research into viable organisations.

The challenge lies in attracting the necessary funding to establish successful and sustainable initiatives that can effectively address these pressing social problems. By understanding this issue in more detail, we aim to bridge this gap, and enable these innovative solutions to make a significant impact to the lives of everyday Australians.

What is a complex social issue?

A complex social issue is a challenge facing one or more groups of people. It could include issues like homelessness, mental illness, addiction, marginalisation and inequity, domestic and family violence, indigenous disparities, and social isolation and cohesion.

man sitting on pathway holding book at nighttime
man sitting on pathway holding book at nighttime
A long, tiled hallway with a large sign on the left reading 'SOCIAL INNOVATION,' leading towards a bright, glass doorway at the end. A person is standing near the doorway, interacting with something on the wall.
A long, tiled hallway with a large sign on the left reading 'SOCIAL INNOVATION,' leading towards a bright, glass doorway at the end. A person is standing near the doorway, interacting with something on the wall.
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water droplets on a surface

What is a Social Venture

A social venture is an organisation focused on tackling complex social issues for major impact.

A deep social venture is a social venture rooted in proven research and originating from a university setting.

How you can help

Help us solve this complex problem by registering your interest in a 20-minute discovery conversation with one of our team.

We're interested in speaking to anyone and everyone who may be experiencing a social issue, working with or caring for someone experiencing a social issue, researchers, entrepreneurs, lending institutions, philanthropists, investors, corporate giving program managers, federal, state and local government representatives and anyone else who feels they may have something to contribute.

man in black and gray jacket sitting on sidewalk during daytime
man in black and gray jacket sitting on sidewalk during daytime
a woman sitting on the floor with her arms wrapped around her head
a woman sitting on the floor with her arms wrapped around her head
person watching through hole
person watching through hole