Social Venture Studio

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Social Venture Studio

The Social Venture Studio (SVS) at Chicago Booth鈥檚 Rustandy Center is the destination for students with social impact ideas. Whether you鈥檙e still discovering where you want to create impact or are ready to make significant progress, SVS is your destination for exploring, building, and launching your social venture.

The Next Generation of Social Leaders

Open to all UChicago students, SVS prepares you to launch your social venture and develop your skills as a social entrepreneur. Programming is offered outside the classroom and throughout the academic year to provide maximum flexibility and accessibility.

Support for Every Stage of Development

From idea validation to full-scale implementation, SVS offers structured guidance tailored to your venture鈥檚 stage of development. Whether you鈥檙e refining your concept or preparing for launch, SVS ensures you have the right tools and resources every step of the way.

Get Started

to stay updated on upcoming SVS info sessions, workshops, and office hours. You can access SVS programming and resources year-round to get support whenever you need it.

“SVS embodies the belief that 'if you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.' Through this community, I've been able to refine the problem and revise our business model with continuous feedback and support from my peers, the staff, and faculty.”

— Shai Basys, Chicago Booth MBA Student and SVS Cohort Member

Resources

SVS is backed by a team of experts, including Booth faculty, Rustandy Center staff, entrepreneurs, impact investors, and alumni, who provide the tools and insights needed to guide you through every stage of venture development.

For questions about the program, please contact Will Colegrove, Edwardson Social Entrepreneurship Program director, or Todd Connor, Rustandy Center executive in residence.

Students who complete the venture incubation program have the opportunity to receive early acceptance into the optional John Edwardson, 鈥�72, Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC). SVS will continue to support students and recent alumni beyond the SNVC, guiding their ventures toward real-world launch and long-term success.

Learn more about the SNVC