The Institute for Business & Social Impact is comprised of six centers and programs with a shared goal to achieve social impact.
Our broad array of activities empowers members of the Berkeley Haas community to develop creative and effective solutions to urgent social and environmental challenges. In addition, the institute supports two programs to advance the business skills and career ambitions of middle school and high school students.
Our Centers
Center for Responsible Business
The Center for Responsible Business develops leaders who redefine business for a sustainable future.
Center for Equity, Gender and Leadership
The Center for Equity Gender and Leadership educates equity fluent leaders to ignite and accelerate change.
Gilbert Center for Health Economics (Affiliated)
The Gilbert Center at the University of California at Berkeley fosters research related to the economics of industrial organization and health care markets.
Our Programs
Boost@Berkeley Haas
Boost supports first generation, under-resourced youth’s academic and career pursuits to realize their true leadership potential.
Berkeley Business Academy for Youth
The Berkeley Business Academy for Youth introduces youth from around the world to the disciplines and skills that make business work.
The John E. Martin Mental Healthcare Challenge
The John E. Martin Mental Healthcare Challenge invites graduate student teams from around the world to explore and develop innovative solutions focused on improving the quality of and access to mental healthcare.