Below is a “menu” of the main projects we are considering.  We are seeking seed money  to  fund a set of feasibility studies for these projects. Depending upon the response we receive, we hope to devote the next seven months to conducting market research, stake-holder surveys, strategic planning, program development,  business plan development, donor engagements, and discernment. During the exploratory and start up phase of one or more of these projects the St. Benedict Institute will act as the umbrella organization.

St. Benedict Institute for Cultural Renewal
· The umbrella Institute of several apostolic projects
· Funding provides seed money for feasibility studies, business plans, initial fundraising for multiple projects, and launch of social media program
120k Seed funding Dec 23, 2024
Institute for Virtuous Leadership
· On-line and in-person courses in Theology, Business, and Virtuous Leadership
· Certificates in Catholic Studies and Virtuous Leadership; Diploma in Christian
leadership
· Students at the Academy and Think Tank take courses here
Soft launch Summer 2025
Academy for the Trades
· 3 year Christian formation program for men studying in a registered trades program
· Formation houses, mentorship, and courses studied alongside polytechnic and work
· Diploma in Christian Leadership through the Institute for Virtuous Leadership
Launch Fall 2026
Think Tank
· Conservative think-tank and formation program for youth in Canadian civics, classical political philosophy, and Catholic social teaching
· Focusing on the identification, formation, and networking of socially conservative young adults with MLAs, MPs, and leaders within Canada’s conservative movement
Launch Summer 2025
Plato’s Cave
· AI enhanced Life-Coaching App combining the wisdom of classical philosophy with the insight of modern psychology
· Personality tests with life-coaching tools to help with discerning vocation, courtship, career, finance, health, fitness, cultural literacy and virtuous living
Test launch Fall 2025