The NH Social Venture Innovation Challenge (SVIC) was founded by the University of New Hampshire in 2013 in partnership with Nobel Peace Prize winner, and father of the microfinance movement, Professor Muhammad Yunus, who was also the inaugural keynote speaker, attracting over 700 people, and serving as the inspiration for the UNH Social Innovator of the Year Award. Now in it's 10th year, this signature event invites college students from across the state to identify a pressing sustainability problem (as defined by the UN Sustainable Development Goals) at the state, national or global level, and develop innovative, sustainable, business-oriented ideas to solve them.
The SVIC is generously supported by community partners dedicated to helping to grow the next generation of changemakers and problem solvers. Register to join us December 1 for a day of inspiration and innovative ideas.
Thank you to our 2022 Lead Sponsors!
About Impax
Mission Statement
- To generate superior, risk-adjusted investment returns from opportunities arising from the transition to a more sustainable economy for clients with a medium to long-term horizon.
- To make a contribution to the development of a sustainable society, particularly by supporting or undertaking relevant research and engaging or collaborating with others.
- To provide a stimulating, collaborative and supportive work-place for our staff.
The University of New Hampshire’s Changemaker Collaborative and Kennebunk Savings both share a commitment to better our communities, with an emphasis on innovation. That’s why it made perfect sense to support the 10th annual Social Venture Innovation Challenge (SVIC)! We have been proud supporters and fans of the SVIC over the past several years--we take particular pride in opportunities that support building a brighter tomorrow. We are consistently impressed and enthusiastic about this Challenge, which boldly illustrates the limitless talent and potential of the next generation of entrepreneurs and problem-solvers. We can’t wait to see what they do next!
Our mission is to equip people to make a difference in the world. We do this by creating outstanding products and by trying to make a difference in the communities in which we live and work. We demonstrate this philosophy across all facets of our company from our products to our employee involvement in our communities.
Thank you to our 2022 Sponsors!
Learn more about the 2022 sponsors supporting the state's changemakers:
