Invest2Innovate (i2i) is an intermediary organization that supports early-stage social enterprises and strengthens access to capital in new & untapped markets. We provide capacity development services to grow high-potential early-stage social enterprises, and connect them to the resources and capital to build their businesses. i2i partners with local and global organizations to strengthen the social entrepreneur and capital pipeline, developing innovative workshops, curriculum, networks, and competitions.
At i2i, we think about the big picture, the broader framework that is needed not only for existing enterprises, but to foster the growth of social entrepreneurship at the grassroots level. We work at the seed stage, and our sights are set on new & untapped markets with high potential for entrepreneurship, but where the enabling environment is relatively underdeveloped.
i2i launched our pilot in Pakistan in 2011 and plan to scale to other countries in 2013.
Our KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) Philosophy? We help turn high-potential ideas into strong businesses.
To learn more about i2i, see our Invest2Innovate Executive Summary or check out our nifty graphic over at our Approach page.