The Center for Social Innovation (CSI) educates the future leaders of social and environmental change.
Our mission is to bring social and environmental change to the world. Through research, education, and experiential learning, we strengthen the capacity of individuals and organizations to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
We envision a networked community of leaders actively working across sectors, frontiers, and disciplines to build a more just, sustainable, and prosperous world.
Research Services & Support
Stanford GSB faculty conduct research on a variety of topics related to social innovation.
Curriculum Development & Support
The center’s education activities disseminate important ideas to a global community of scholars, field practitioners, and students, providing social innovators with a toolbox to increase their effectiveness.
Student Programs
Through its social innovation curriculum, experiential learning opportunities, and fellowships, CSI strengthens the capacity of MBA and MSx students to develop innovative solutions to complex social and environmental problems.