Getting Started with tSI

We're thrilled that you're interested in Tri-Sector Innovation (TSI)! Our goal is to help you apply TSI in pragmatic ways that make your organization and networks more successful and impactful.

Think of TSI as a new pair of glasses fitted with a tri-sector lens. With this lens you are able to reimagine resources, solve problems, and uncover new opportunities. By leveraging all three sectors, you can create and scale new value.

We invite you to explore the resources on this page — you’ll find everything you need to get started including an informative TSI overview video, free access to four innovation tools. and a link to sign-up for additional support during free virtual office hours we’ve set up to answer questions you might have as you dive deeper into TSI.

Are you ready to tri-sectorize? Let’s get started!

 
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Tri-sectorize your business model

Whether you are new to TSI or experienced, our free materials aid in tri-sectorizing your business model and discovering new opportunities.

Jumpstart your cohort's success with new framework and tools

Jumpstart your cohort's success with our framework and tools for independent or collaborative ideation and learning.

Portfolio Manager

Boost portfolio companies' social & financial metrics with our resources. Share selectively or holistically for independent or collaborative ideation.

Educators

Introduce our TSI framework and tools to teach sustainable and entrepreneurial thinking. Integrate as standalone or supplementary material in your curriculum.

Competition

Incorporate tri-sector criteria into competition prizes to motivate innovators to pursue win-win-win models through tri-sector thinking.

 

Learn the TSI
Fundamentals

Watch this in-depth introduction to Tri-Sector Innovation (TSI) and learn how TSI strengthens business models and drives impact.

 
 

Uncover Resources
and Opportunities

The Tri-Sector Resource Explorer is a free AI assistant that helps you find resources, connections, and ideas across all three sectors. Find ways to maximize your impact, grow, innovate, and thrive. Whether scaling an initiative, seeking a fresh approach, or building new partnerships, this tool is here to help.

Give it a try. You’ll need an OpenAI/ChatGPT account (a free account is sufficient). Get a quick start with helpful prompts & tips.

Experiment, Explore, and Reimagine

The TSI Canvas is a one-page silo-busting ideation tool designed for entrepreneurs and innovators from all sectors. The canvas helps you solve problems, find opportunities, and develop strategies using the tri-sector innovation approach.

Download a pdf of the canvas or use the interactive Miro canvas template.

 
 

Create Your Own
Tri-Sector Strategy

The Tri-sector Equation helps innovators solidify their TSI business model by getting specific about how to strategically combine and align existing resources, and identifying the ‘give-get’ and aligned self-interests of organizations, creating a win-win-win solution.

Try it for yourself and download the worksheet.

 
 

Interview with Intent

A good question is the key to unlocking insights, ideas, and solutions, especially when asked to people you want to understand — whether they are end users, customers, community members, people impacted by an issue, or others.

Read more about what adding just two questions can do for your interviews!

 
 

Expand Opportunities

Resources are not generally catalogued or organized in a way that supports finding and aligning them. Tools are needed to map, organize, and find/discover resources — this is why we created the NewImpact Wiki, a platform that helps entrepreneurs, innovators, and policymakers identify opportunities across the three sectors.

Request free access to the NewImpact Wiki today!

Have Questions? 

If you still have questions after working through the above, sign up for a free virtual 30-minute office hour session.

NOTE: Please only sign up after watching the TSI Fundamentals video and experimenting with the TSI Canvas independently.