From work hub launches to remote health care technologies and "women in business" development programs, these collaborative social enterprises work with a variety of actors in order to come up with a service (or in some cases, product) that has checks and balances.
A big one here in this space is community workspaces, for instance, the Toronto-based Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) launched its New York City location (now, Center for Social Innovation -- American spelling and all). But CSI is part of a larger group of collective, collaborative social enterprises working to create communal space for businesses and non-profit organizations to grow and gain insight. For instance, in India, there is Bombay Connect, partnered with UnLtd India, which has emerged as a creative hub for like-minded individuals.
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Well-Wasted Cuisine
FoodCycle Uses Surplus to Feed Local Communities
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$20-Per-Month Homes
Each WorldHaus is Built in 10 Days and is Designed for the World's Rural Poor
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Remote Healthcare Technologies
iKure is a Kolkata-Based Delivery Platform for India
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Collaborative Consumption Infographics
The Unstash Manifesto Mixes Altruism with Action
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Co-Profit Fashion
Collaborative World Brand Supports Nonprofits Through Apparel Sales
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Worker-Owned Web Design
CoLab Coop Works Collaboratively for Social Enterprises
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Collaborative Workspace Launches
The Center for Social Innovation NYC Opened Earlier This Month
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Women in Business Web Platform
Young Female Entrepreneurs is a socially minded community
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Collaborative Creation Gigs
Good for Nothing Brings People Together for Fast-Track 'Doing'
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Altruistic Artistic Apparel
Mozaiks Aims to Steer Fashion Away from Empty Branding
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Cohousing Companies
McCamant & Durrett Architects Offer Collaborative Design and Living
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Emissions-Free Delivery
GnewtCargo is a Logistics Organization Using an Electric Fleet of Vehicles
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Social Good Accelerators
Hub Ventures Supports Entrepreneurs with Start-Ups
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Baby Subscription Services
Good Karma Clothing for Kids Encourages Collaborative Consumption
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Collaborative Artisan Cushions
Tilonia by Designing Hope is a Stylish and Altruistic Home Line
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Stuff-Sharing Social Enterprises
Unstash Fosters Collaborative Consumption for Sustainability
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Danish Innovation Collaborations
MindLab Uses Design, Government and Business to Impact Society
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Nigerian Entrepreneurship Incubators
The Co-Creation Hub Helps Foster Social Innovation in Lagos
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Urban Youth Impact Trusts
The GreenLight Fund Supports Nonprofits Benefiting Low-Income Families
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Charitable Vintage Sites
WebThriftStore Connects Buyers, Consumers and Non-Profits to Make Cash
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Microloans for Homelessness?
Beyond the Cardboard Shares Stories, Interviews and Resources
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Collaborative Community Spaces
Bombay Connect is a Hub of Social Entrepreneurship
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Beneficial Business Accelerators
The Impact Engine Supports Social Enterprise in Chicago
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Sustainable Amazonian Drinks
Runa Supports Indigenous Farmers Through Guayusa Tea
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Collaborative Development Programs
Enterprising Non-Profits Enables Growth for Social Businesses
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Large-Scale Change Networks
The Social Innovation Generation Addresses Canada's Challenges
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Ethical Sourcing Enablers
The Collaborative Group is a New Social Enterprise Out of Chicago
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CO2 Reduction Rides
Carbon Voyage Fosters Collaborative Consumption Transportation in London, UK
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Equitable Community Designs
The Hester Street Collaborative Fosters Local Resiliency
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Safe Neon Clothing
BrightKidz is a Social Enterprise That Sells High Visibility Designs
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Crowdfunded Social Enterprises
OC Theory Makes a Difference by Funding Small Businesses
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Flying Pig Pitches
Good Deals UK Brings Unconventional Voting to the 2011 Social Finance Forum
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Social Production Initiatives
The Middle Class Financial Empowerment Project Focuses on Wealth
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Social e-Commerce Platforms
Hoppn Creates "A New Type of Centralized Online Shopping Experience"
Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives
Haworth Launches DesignLab to Push Innovation
Minimally Designed Collaborative Streetwear
Stüssy and Our Legacy Joins Forces on a New Capsule
Collaborative Lifestyle Collections
Tekla and Birkenstock Join Forces on a New Collection
Redesigned Hybrid Offices
Mason Studio Redesigned Its Toronto Office For "The Greater Good"
Collaborative Sports Club Fashion
Y-3 and Real Madrid Join Forces Again on a New Capsule
Collaborative Sportswear Collections
Nike and Off-White Drop yet Another Collection Together
Formal-Ready Collaborative Footwear
CLOT and adidas Join Forces on a New Sneaker Model
Summery Collaborative Lifestyle Sneakers
KITH and adidas Continue to Grow their Range of Sambas
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Diverse Sporty Apparel Collaborations
Liverpool FC Joins Converse on a Collaborative Capsule
Emerging Designer Furniture Series
The Collaborative Series by Stillmade Taps Emerging Designers
On-Demand Fashion Production
Shein Moves Away From its Fast Fashion Roots with New Manufacturing
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Collaborative Vibrant Skate Sneakers
Crenshaw Skate Club and Nike Launch a New SB Dunk
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Inclusive Sporty Collaborative Fashion
Feng Chen Wang Joins Nike on a New Collection
Toronto Wellness Boutiques
Trove Wellbeing Offers Wellness Services in Toronto
Collaborative Corduroy Furniture Designs
Solebox and Birkenstock Presents the Corduroy Project
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Eco-Friendly Inclusive Apparel
SHEIN Launches evoluSHEIN Line Designed to be Accessible for All
Collaborative Technical Apparel Capsule
UNDERCOVER and The North Face Join on a New Collection
Customer-Driven Marketplaces
COS Clothing Partnered with Recurate on a C2B2C Marketplace
Age-Inclusive Collaborative Streetwear
LL Bean Joins Forces with BEAMS on a Capsule for SS23
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Graphic Luxurious Accessory Collabs
Anti Social Social Club's SS24 Boasts Premium Collaborations
Multi-Use Apartments
Another Seedbed is Located in Brooklyn and Doubles as a Performance Space
Fine Art-Inspired Fashion
Pacsun & The Met Collaborated on a Covetable Apparel Capsule
Collaboration-Teasing Streetwear Billboards
Supreme and Corteiz Teased a Colaboration in London
Collaborative Technical Fashion Capsules
C.P. Company and Kiko Kostadinov Join Forces for SS24
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
Collaborative Textural Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance Presents Another Technical 1906 Sneaker
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Contemporary Fashion Collaborations
Dinner Service NY Partners with the Canary Club
British-Inspired Collaborative Apparel
JW Anderson and UNIQLO Join Forces on a New FW23 Capsule
Dynamic Collaborative Sporty Fashion
Advisry and adidas Join Forces on a Capsule for SS24
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Charitable Fashion Initiatives
KACHOROVSKA is Collaborating with SavED to Benefit Ukraine
Neutral Collaborative Streetwear Series
Lacoste and Highsnobiety Join on a New Collection
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Upcycled Laundry Hampers
Fashion Takes Action Concluded Canada's First Textile Recycling Pilot
Sporty Upcycled Vintage Collections
Nike Relaunches the Re-Creation Program in London and Paris
Pre-Distressed Collaborative Sneakers
Reebok LTD and MACHINE-A Dress Up the Club C LTD Shoes
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Understated Collaborative Denim Series
JJJJound and Levi's Work Together on a New Capsule
Collaborative Outdoor Gorp Apparel
The North Face and Online Ceramics Work on a Capsule
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative So Save the Forests
Social Good Clothing Drives
SHEIN and New Circles Join Forces for a Clothing Drive on April 20th
Modern Consignment Programs
GotStyle Recently Launched a New Consignment Program
Homemade Food Delivery Partnerships
Grocer Sobeys Partners with Homemade Food Marketplace Cookin
Textile Recycling Solutions
SuperCircle Secures $7M to Enhance Textile Recycling Infrastructure
Hand-Painted Collaborative Fashion
Sessions Art Club Joins Toogood on a New Collection
Street-Centric Collaborative Workwear
Supreme and Dickies Join Forces on a Slew of Workwear
Contemporary Eco-Conscious Footwear Brands
Juntos Stands Out for Its Commitment to Sustainability
Luxe Lifestyle Streetwear Collaborations
Bernaderre Corporation Joins Supreme on a New Capsule
Social Network-Encouraging Homes
Ignacio G Galán and OF Architects Design a Madrid Home
Sustainable Running Gear
Cloudneo and Cyclon-T: On's Innovations in Eco-Friendly Running Gear
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Youth-Focused Social Campaigns
Claire’s Introduces a New Gen Z-Alpha Platform Called 'The Collab'
Community-Centric Office Spaces
Shubin Donaldson Architects Designs the Tricon Residential Office
Employee Wellness Platforms
Scotch & Soda Launches a New Mental Health Platform for Employees
Toronto Milestone Retailers
Carriage Trade Celebrates 60 Years of Luxury and Philanthropy
Spring-Centric Collaborative Cozy Streetwear
Champion and WTAPS Grow Their The Academy Series
Collaborative Dynamic Streetwear
Soho Yacht Club Joins Forces with Limo Boyz on Soho Limo Club
Communal Social Health Clubs
STUDIO K Designs the BIÂN to Celebrate Third Anniversary
Collaborative Bold Technical Streetwear
Supreme and The North Face Join Forces Once Again
Cheerful Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion
Diane von Furstenberg Works on a Capsule with Target
Eight-Month Design Residency Programs
Colony Seeks to Nurture Emerging Design Talent
Branded Customer Resale Marketplaces
Relove Enables Businesses to Launch C2B2C Storefronts
Carbon Capture Clothing Collaborations
Walmart and Rubi Labs Have Partnered on a Pilot Project
Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces
Publicis Groupe's New Workspace is in New York's SoHo
Textural Collaborative Sneakers
size? Presents a Look at the New Diamond District Pack Shoe
Collaborative Cyclist-Themed Footwear
END. and adidas Join Forces on the Social Cycling Series
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Women-Supporting Clothing Brands
'Sozy' Aims to Support Women and Victims of Violence
Incubator Fashion Programs
SHEIN Celebrates 2nd Anniversary of Flagship Incubator Program SHEIN X
Sustainable Luxury Knitwear
Sheep Inc. is Pioneering Sustainable Luxury in Merino Wool Knitwear
Conversation-Encouraging Retail Spaces
PlayLab Inc Creates a Flagship Store for MadHappy
Serene Ambiance Tribeca Galleries
StudioTwentySeven Unveils a Flagship Gallery in New York
Land Trust Housing Blocks
Archio Completes an Apartment Complex for London Community Land Trust
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
Textile Recycling Supply Chains
Fashion Takes Action Releases an Eco-Conscious Textile Guide
Community-Driven Clothing Companies
'Bombas' Makes a Donation for Each Item Purchased
Affordable Uniform Exchanges
M&S Collaborates with Oxfam on a Charitable School Uniform Initiative
Collaborative Circular Collections
H&M Launches a New Apparel Collection with Heron Preston
Office-Transformed Co-Living Spaces
HUB & Bridges Fund Management Present its Cornerstone Project
Primary Color-Rooted Cultural Offices
A Team of Designers Join on the Santa Tere Espacio
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Community-Honoring Eclectic Fashion
GANNI and Barbour Join Forces on a New Collection
AI Research Collaboration Platforms
Synthical is an Online Community for Scientists and Research
Reimagined Hybrid Workspace Designs
Mason Studio Redesigned its Offices in Toronto
Community-Driven Collector Apps
Connectible is a First-of-Its-Kind Social Media App for Collectors
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Earthy Community Arts Center
New Makers Bureau and Localworks Design the 32° East Arts Centre
Digital Workspace Collaboration Platforms
The 'Moot' Meeting Platform Engages Remote Teams
Arched Concrete Community Centers
Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica Designs a New Center
Circularity-Centric Fashion Platforms
Gucci's 'Circular Hub' Aims to Curb Carbon Emissions
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Aéropostale and Global Citizen Launch a New Apparel Collection
Offline Community Marketplaces
Aerie’s Hidden Gem Marketplace Created a Shared Space for Brands
Co-Branded Sleek Running Collections
Carhartt WIP Joins Progress Running Club on a Capsule
Circular Pre-Loved Fashion
H&M Launches a Resale Platform in Cooperation with ThredUp
Incarcerated Employment Programs
Next Chapter Aims to Create a More Equitable Workplace
Flexible Coliving Platforms
The 'Coliving' Platform Helps Workers Find an All-Inclusive Place
Circular Collaborative Seating Designs
Aquafil Joins noho and ECONYL on a New Project
Hispanic-Focused Business Opportunities
PepsiCo Unveils the Newest Greenhouse Accelerator Program
City-Honoring Furniture Projects
The Symbiotic Urban Furniture Project is Imaginative
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Network-Connecting AI Solutions
Village AI Connect with Your Network to Close Deals
Consumer-Led Wellness Platforms
Grove Wellness Offers Affordable Health and Wellness Options
Private Influencer Social Groups
CNDO Offers Private Social Rooms for Influencers and Their Fans
Pre-Loved Clothing Markets
Charity Super.Mkt Will Take Over Fenwick's on Bond Street
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
Circular Luxury Clubs
'More' Supports More Conscious Shopping and More Accessible Luxury
Cancer-Focused CSR Initatives
Sovereign Trust Funds a Cancer-Fighting Quiz for Nigerian Students
Waste-Reducing Eco Partnerships
This Year City Furniture Partnered with Habitat of Humanity
Circular Garment Repair Services
Nanushka Launches a Garment Repair Service with Sojo
Fostered Design Curations
Brompton Design District Unveil Conviviality: The Art of Living Together
Sustainable Clothing Collection Collaboartions
Craghoppers and the National Trust Join Forces
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
Amsterdam-Honoring Dynamic Workspaces
UN Studio Designs the New Headquarters for Booking.com
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Productivity-Enhancing Focus Sessions
SoulCycle Partners with Deep Work Platform FLOWN
Repurposed Imperfection-Embraced Buildings
Civic Architects & VDNVP Elevate a Series of Workspaces
Coastal Hotel Furniture Collaborations
Society Social's New Furniture Set is Pastel and Colorful
Collaborative Developer Hubs
DevBuddies is an Online Hub for Developers to Work on Projects
Diverse Leadership Inanities
Civic Nation Launched a New Initiative Dubbed the Change Collective
Educational CSR Initatives
Shimanto Bank Contributes to Bangladesh's Education Assistance Trust
Philanthropic Investment Banks
Builders Vision Helps Build a More Humane and Healthy Planet