September 2025 Goal: Raise $5000 and Secure 3 Advisors
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September 2025 Goal: Raise $5000 and Secure 3 Advisors ***
Help Build the Future of Shared Infrastructure
We’re building something big. The Sharing and Circular Innovation Society (SCIS) is building a community-driven platform to enable residents to propose and launch shared infrastructure projects - like tool libraries, libraries of things, and makerspaces. We aim to use community bond financing to scale these proven benefits in waste reduction, greenhouse gas reduction, community connection, and inclusive access.
Why building the SCIS platform Matters
Reduce Waste
By replacing individual ownership with shared access, communities cut down on unnecessary manufacturing and keep valuable resources in circulation longer.
Lower Emissions
By replacing individual ownership with shared access, communities cut down on unnecessary manufacturing and keep valuable resources in circulation longer.
create Inclusive access
By replacing individual ownership with shared access, communities cut down on unnecessary manufacturing and keep valuable resources in circulation longer.
BUILD A Stronger Community
By replacing individual ownership with shared access, communities cut down on unnecessary manufacturing and keep valuable resources in circulation longer.
Check out our timeline for all the ways to help launch this platform.
Community Bond Accelerator
SCIS secures $6500 and three advisors to enter Tapestry Capital’s Community Bond Accelerator, laying the groundwork for a scalable financing model for shared infrastructure.
How to support at this stage:
Beta Web Platform Development
A BCIT student group helps design and build the first beta version of the SCIS engagement platform, which will allow residents to propose and support shared infrastructure projects online.
How to support at this stage:
Community Site Sourcing
Through our network of tool libraries, repair cafés, makerspaces, and partners, we crowdsource up to 50 potential project sites to demonstrate community demand across Canada.
How to support at this stage:
Community Bond Raise
We launch a portfolio-style community bond raise, inviting investors to back multiple community-driven projects at once through a proven financing mechanism.
How to support at this stage:
Fund Allocation & Development
The SCIS Board reviews community demand, site readiness, and local partnerships, and allocates raised funds to launch the first wave of projects.
How to support at this stage:
Sept 2025
OCT 2025
jan 2026
feb 2026
may 2026
Community Support
“The new sharing economy infrastructure has changed how we connect — it feels like our resources finally work for everyone, not just a few.”
– Makerlabs, Vancouver, BC
“The new sharing economy infrastructure has changed how we connect — it feels like our resources finally work for everyone, not just a few.”
– Makerlabs, Vancouver, BC
“The new sharing economy infrastructure has changed how we connect — it feels like our resources finally work for everyone, not just a few.”
– Makerlabs, Vancouver, BC
“The new sharing economy infrastructure has changed how we connect — it feels like our resources finally work for everyone, not just a few.”
– Makerlabs, Vancouver, BC