We are thrilled to welcome the newest cohort of changemakers to the 2025 Social Enterprise Bootcamp! This year’s program, running from May 15 to September 11, 2025, offers a dynamic blend of in-person and virtual workshops, mentorship, and coaching to empower early-stage social entrepreneurs in Ottawa and beyond.
Meet the 2025 Cohort and help us welcome them
We are proud to introduce this year’s participants:
- Sarah Deher, StepUP4
- Amal Hussein, HANTI
- Rosemarie Ferguson, OCAPDD – Silver Spring Studio
- Sarah Musavi, Therapy Gardens
- Ye (Ines) Huang, Yes! Gift Planning
- Lu Yang, Voice Design
- Cindy Christensen, Amare Collective
- Mehdi Ouertani, Appeacing Breeze
- Noe, Caldwell Catering Business
- Valerie Stam, Chris Osler and Gerald Dragon, Cre8: Cafe
- Sonia Vinogradova, Spark Source
Each of these individuals brings a unique vision and commitment to creating positive social impact through entrepreneurship.
We look forward to supporting this talented group as they refine their ideas, build sustainable business models, and connect with a vibrant community of social entrepreneurs. Stay tuned for updates on their progress and achievements throughout the Bootcamp.
About the Bootcamp
This program is designed for up to 12 participants, the Bootcamp supports individuals launching social purpose businesses, non-profit practitioners seeking to generate earned income, and professionals pivoting toward social impact ventures. Through nine interactive workshops, three mentoring sessions, and ongoing coaching, participants will develop core elements of their business plans, minimum viable products, and pitch decks. The program culminates in a Demo Day, where the top three pitches will share a $2,000 cash prize and receive 20 hours of post-Bootcamp consulting support.
Interested in a future cohort?
If you’re inspired and want to be considered for the next round of the Social Enterprise Bootcamp, we invite you to fill out our interest form here. We’ll keep you in the loop when applications open for the next cohort!
For more information about the Social Enterprise Bootcamp and other programs offered by CSED, please keep in touch via our social media platforms and our newsletters.
