Do you have a good idea for social or environmental change, but not sure how to get it off the ground? Perhaps you have been working on a project, but you’re not sure where to take it next.
Our Good Ideas: Catalyst is the perfect way to explore the potential of a new idea for social or environmental change. If you’re an early-stage innovator, in need of a change of direction or just passionate about finding a way to address a cause, Good Ideas: Catalyst is an entry point for you to explore the feasibility of a new idea.
Sign up to Catalyse your idea alongside our experienced and qualified facilitators and you’ll receive access to:
A 3 hour in-person workshop
A facilitated process using design thinking methodology
Connection with others and the opportunity to build your network
5 free event passes for events hosted by The Melting Pot
A free day to cowork in our space in the heart of Edinburgh city centre
The learning session includes content on empathy mapping, idea generation, early stage refining of ideas, peer feedback and action planning.
What’s more, if you’re inspired by your time catalysing ideas with us, you’ll receive a 10% discount to our 2-day Camp programme with us in October or at one of the future Camp opportunities in 2025.
For more information, contact Sam at sam@themeltingpotedinburgh.org.uk or reserve your place via Eventbrite.
About The Melting Pot:
The Melting Pot is Scotland’s Centre for Social Innovation. An inspiring community of people striving to make the world a better place. Through coworking, collaboration and learning, we develop our members, support their businesses and amplify their social impact.
Our events all centre around purposeful networking and creating impact. We work in partnership across sectors to create an inclusive space for meaningful connection, enlightening conversations and sparking action in our communities to create positive social impact for people and the planet.
Interested in sponsoring an opportunity for someone to participate on Good Ideas: Catalyst? We have Partnership Opportunities available to ensure that everyone can access social innovation support. Browse our website or email Sam at the address above for more information.
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