Gain Skills in Impact Investing and Explore Real-World Opportunities in Climate and Community Energy Solutions!
The Impact Investing Hub at the University of Victoria is a research and education center dedicated to aligning finance with the net-zero transition. The center builds capacity, co-create thought leadership, mobilize data and insights, and collaborate with communities, investors, businesses and policymakers to co-develop financial solutions that accelerate the shift to resilient, low-carbon, and equitable local economies. Their work contributes to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Canada’s commitments to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples by helping to remove knowledge barriers, foster innovation, and co-creating finance solutions that drive inclusive, regenerative and reconciliatory futures.
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Join their third Summer School on Impact Investing, an intensive 8-day training program designed for forward-thinking graduate and undergraduate students from all disciplines. This immersive UNITAR-accredited certificate program will equip you with cutting-edge tools in sustainable finance and impact investing, empowering you with the skills needed to mobilize capital for the net zero transition. With a focus on community energy transformation and climate solutions, you’ll gain the knowledge and networks needed to lead the future of impact investing.
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From this summer school program you can learn-
Core principles of impact investing: Understand how to design investment strategies that generate both financial returns and measurable positive impact. Explore how impact capital can address urgent global and local challenges—such as climate change, community energy transitions, and sustainable innovation.
Navigating the climate solutions landscape: Gain insights into the range of climate-focused investment opportunities across British Columbia and Canada, including early-stage impact ventures, Indigenous and community-led energy projects, and other mission-driven initiatives shaping the net-zero transition.
Hands-on due diligence: Learn how to assess investment opportunities through both financial and impact lenses. Develop hands-on skills in conducting due diligence and crafting compelling investment memos and pitches—using a real-world case study of a local company currently raising capital.
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CanadaBenefits
- Essential skills for the future of finance: Build a solid foundation in impact investing and sustainable finance. Learn how capital can be leveraged to drive innovation in clean energy, climate solutions, and the transition to a net-zero economy.
- A powerful network: Join a vibrant community of peers, practitioners, and thought leaders. Develop meaningful connections with professionals, mentors, and changemakers who are shaping the future of finance and sustainability.
- Career-defining experience: Enhance your resume with specialized, future-focused expertise. Whether you’re pursuing a career in finance, policy, entrepreneurship, or sustainability, this program will set you apart in a rapidly evolving job market.
- In-depth lectures: Learn from leading experts about the latest trends, strategies, and tools in impact investing, with a special emphasis on clean technology and clean energy.
- Industry speakers: Gain insights from industry leaders who are at the forefront of the clean tech revolution. Understand the challenges and opportunities in the field directly from those making a difference.
- Site visits: Experience firsthand the innovative cleantech startups in Victoria and community clean energy projects that are driving change. See the practical applications of what you learn in the classroom.
- National and global perspectives: A very special opportunity to meet and mingle with Canadian federal government officials, Indigenous leaders, policy makers, senior experts and knowledge holders at the Victoria Forum.
- Impact investing challenge: Work in teams to analyze and decide whether to invest in real cleantech startups. This hands-on challenge will help you apply your knowledge and skills to real-world investment decisions balancing financial returns with social and environmental impact.
Eligibilities
This program is open for all students enrolled in Canadian universities in undergraduate or graduate programs.
Eligible Regions: Open for CanadaApplication Process
Apply online through the given link.
Application Deadline: May 16, 2026 (23 Days Remaining)
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