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Social Innovation

The IMPACT Social Entrepreneurship Awards program at California College of the Arts is one of the anchor initiatives of CCA’s Center for Art and Public Life. This program enables interdisciplinary teams of CCA students to develop and implement social innovations through their studies in art, architecture, design, and writing.

Awards & Implementation

After a rigorous selection process, the college awards the best projects that emphasize interdisciplinary engagement, social entrepreneurship, and collaborative relationships with community partners. All projects are required to have a detailed action plan that supports social and humanitarian goals.

A critical element of the IMPACT Awards is the collaboration with CCA’s MBA in Design Strategy program. Selected alumni and students from the DMBA program will serve as mentors throughout the process of project development and implementation.

Read more about the IMPACT team projects.