SocialBusiness.org frequently covers entrepreneurship topics in and around education -- and considers it one of the four pillars, which also includes human rights, health and poverty -- but this top list specifically focuses on collegiate social enterprises. In other words, how are post-secondary institutions considered valuable in the realm of social business a large?
From Juma Ventures' education springboard program which helps youth in California go to college and volunteer perk programs that offer college prep programs as rewards, these collegiate social enterprises range from quite intensive to just scratching the surface. What's next in social entrepreneurship, it seems, are college programs that focus exclusively on social innovation and social business, as many schools already have majors and minors in the field.
18 Collegiate Social Enterprises
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Impact Inspiring Weekend Programs
The Change Course is a Bootcamp for Social Entrepreneurs
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Education Springboards
Juma Ventures Helps Youth in California Enter College
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Collegiate-Inspired Slip-on Sneakers
The TOMS Shoes Campus Collection Is Game Day Ready
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Social Responsibility Strategists
'A Very Good Company' Offers Communications for Positive Change
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Fun-Oriented Unemployment Workshops
Career Skills Incubator is a Place for Recent Graduates
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Youth-Oriented Finances
MyBnk Teaches Money Management and Entrepreneurial Skills
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Volunteer Perk Programs
Do Good Get Rewards is a Platform to Recognize the Help of Non-Profits
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African Lit Non-Profits
The Golden Baobab Prize is a Social Enterprise Based in Ghana
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Teen Crime Correction Campaigns
Beyond Social Services Helps by Rearranging Lifestyle Choices
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Sustaining Rural Development
Barefoot College Supports Professionals in the Majority World
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Global Empowerment Tutor Sites
EducateNcare Works with Students for a Social Purpose
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Social Change Education
The Business Association of Stanford Entrepreneurial Students Supports
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Campus Innovation Channels
Ashoka U Attempts to Bring Social Innovation to Higher Education
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Scholarship Sunnies
Blenders Eyewear Supports College Education for U.S. Youth
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Social Innovation Philanthropies
New Profit Inc. Supports Entrepreneurs for Large-Scale Change
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Entrance Exam Social Enterprises
Avanti Fellows is a Mumbai-Based Program for High School Students
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Mentor-Induced Education Programs
Practice Makes Perfect Inc. Pays up Students for Success
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Bond-Creating Community Networks
Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership is Holistic
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Utilitarian Neutral-Toned Wedges
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Classroom-Free Academies
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Educational Toddler Tablets
VINCI Tablet Introduces the Child to the World of Technology
Social Responsibility Charts
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Bearded Botas Kicks
TOMS Movember Shoe Helps Change the Face of Men's Health
Pay-as-You-Go Energy
Simpa Networks Offers Solar Power to Underserved Markets in India
Creative Agencies for Good
Advertising for Humanity Offers Marketing for Nonprofits
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From Illuminated Education Incentives to Kerosene-Replacing Lamps
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D-Rev Designs Solution-Driven Products for Low-Income Customers
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KO2 is a Community Interest Company with a Love for Dirtbiking
Buy-One-Give-One Glasses
'141 Eyewear' Believes in a Simplified Giving Model
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From Youth-Oriented Finances to Collateral-Free Microcredit
Sharp Socially-Aware Glasses
Warby Parker Distributes Eyewear Using a One-for-One Model
Delicious Munificent Munchies
Rubies in the Rubble Empower Women and Tackle Food Waste with Jams
Female-Owned Design Studios
'Creative Women' Supports Economic Independence in the Majority World
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Malawian Cotton Tees
AFRCN APPRL Funds Sustainable Entrepreneurs in Africa
Small-Format Food Shopping
Stockbox Neighborhood Grocery Attempts to Provide Access
Social Impact Collaborations
'Root Cause' Consulting Brings Leaders Together to Solve Issues
Carbon-Negative Stoves
Inyenyeri Uses Crowdsourced Biofuel to Transform Energy Systems in Rwanda
Empowering H20 Nonprofits
Community Water Solutions Opens Women-Run Businesses in West Africa
Profit-Sharing Cafes
Kinfolk is an Australian Social Business with Four Development Projects
One-for-One Glasses
TOMS Eyewear is the Next Chapter in this Innovative Business Model
Eco-Conscious Wooden Shades
A Tree Will Be Planted for Each Pair of Hout Couture Sunglasses Sold
Bright Bamboo Sunglasses
The Verde Styles Maboo Colors are Eco-Friendly Eyewear
Opportunity-Generating Accessories
'Hands Up Not Handouts' Uses Business for Positive Change
Change-Focused Mobile Markets
My Street Grocery Aims to Further the Local Food Economy
Crowdfunded Social Innovator Sites
‘StartSomeGood’ Grows Purpose-Driven Initiatives
Healthier Cooking Instruments
Ecozoom Designs Safe Cookstoves for the Developing World
Nursery Rhyme Mathematics
The Brain Candy Toys Advertisements are Intelligent and Cute
Motivated Media Brands
'One&Other' Aims to Put the Social Purpose Back into Local Reporting
Austrian Innovation Hubs
Emersense Brings Together Social Entrepreneurs in Vienna
Fresh Produce Papers
Fenugreen Keeps Fruits and Vegetables from Spoiling
Energy Poverty Entrepreneurs
Solar Sister Targets Women to Sell Lamps and Improve Livelihoods
Youthful Entrepreneur Projects
'Social Enterprise Africa' Trains Ethical Changemakers
Impact Measurement for Creatives
Design:Effect Offers Social Good Metrics for Crafty Entrepreneurs
Social Good Cuisine
La Tablée des Chefs Teaches Kids About Nutrition While Feeding the Homele
Earth-Friendly Tequila Production
Casa Herradura of Mexico Remains Dedicated to Sustainability
Alok Appadurai, Founder of Fed by Threads (INTERVIEW)
Providing Meals to Americans in Need
Bridget Hilton, Founder of LSTN Headphones (INTERVIEW)
Socially Conscious and Eco-friendly
Weekly Aquaponic Deliveries
Blacktop Bloom is a Social Enterprise and Urban Farm
Community-Connecting Commerce
Cause.it is a Free Mobile App Pushing for Change
Culturally Creative Denim Ads
The Diesel + Edun Campaign Celebrates African Performance Art
Youth Development Programs
The Spring Project is a Radical Employment Effort in London
Youth Empowering Tech Workshops
Coderise Wants to Teach Kids in Latin America How to Code
Volunteer Time Credits
Spice Innovations Engages Community in Order to Create Change
Art Incubator Showcases
The Cockpit Arts Summer Open Studios is a Business-Supporting Festival
Legal Advice for Farmers
Farm Commons is a Non-Profit Organization with Echoing Green Support
Social Good Accelerators
Hub Ventures Supports Entrepreneurs with Start-Ups
Social Innovation Hubs
The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Offers a Voice
Free Money Social Networks
Good Deeds Global is an Organization That Helps You Pay It Forward
Impact Organization Incubators
Panzanzee is an Accelerator and Co-Working Space in Chicago
Adorable Charitable High Heels
The TOMS Sophie Wedge Offers Perfect Summer Style
Altruistic Law Firms
Rimon is a Certified B Corp and Donates 10% Of Its Profits to Charity
Crowdfunding Community Offshoots
CSI's Catalyst is a Platform for Funding Social Projects
Market-Based Poverty Solutions
Khosla Impact Invests in Products and Service for the World's Poor
Positive Change Media Agencies
Social Spider Rolls out Projects with Purpose
Community-Building Barter Apps
Bright Neighbor is the First Sharing Economy Mobile Platform
Professional Good Doers
Catchafire is a B Corp That Lets Professionals Volunteer Their Skills
Guitar-Tutoring Games
Rocksmith from Ubisoft is Set to Put Guitar Teachers Out of Business
Kevin Moshayed, Founder of Ark Collective (INTERVIEW)
Buy 1 Backpack, Give Another
Portable Anemia Scanners
The Biosense ToucHb Administers a Blood Test with no Prick
PR for Purpose
Swarm Communications Services for Non-Profits and Social Enterprises
For-Profit Venture Accelerators
Good Company Incubates Businesses with a Social Mission
Collateral-Free Microcredit
Muhammad Yunus's Grameen Bank Has Revolutionized Finance
Alternative Micro-Investment Platforms
InVenture Helps Entrepreneurs in Developing Countries
Incentive-Based Recycling Programs
Wecyclers Uses Text Messaging to Create an Eco Point System
Youth-Oriented Finances
MyBnk Teaches Money Management and Entrepreneurial Skills
Portable Tutor Apps
The Motuto App is a Mobile Tutor for All Your School-Related Troubles
African Lit Non-Profits
The Golden Baobab Prize is a Social Enterprise Based in Ghana
Alison Lowndes, Executive Ops Director of KO2 Adventures (INTERVIEW)
Sustaining Rural Development
Barefoot College Supports Professionals in the Majority World
Marc Spencer, CEO of Juma Ventures (INTERVIEW)
Employment and Education for Homeless Youth
Women-Focused Health Technologies
Zubaida Bai's AYZH is an India-Based Social Venture
Talent-Focused Education
The Amani Institute is a 2013 Echoing Green Fellowship Finalist
Impactful Intrapreneurship Ventures
Central City Concern is an Innovative Portland Non-Profit
Social Enterprise Financing
'Big Issue Invest' is a Social Business that Invests in Others
Artisan-Empowering Training Centers
Afghan Action Teaches Young Men and Women Weaving and Sewing
Community-Driven Agencies
The Burton Street Foundation Enhances the Quality of Life in Sheffield
Tablet Tot Tutoring
Toddler Flashcards by iTot Apps Brings Learning to the iPhone
One-Saves-Two Vaccines
'OneShot Global' Offers Meningitis Protection Using the TOMS Giving Model
Technology-Free Business Retreats
Reboot is a Weekend Social Incubator with No Gadgets Allowed
Green Energy Upgrading Companies
'Effortless Energy' Invests in Homes and Shares in Savings
Health Service Social Enterprises
The SCA Group Offers Community Care in the United Kingdom
Social Impact Consulting
Dalberg Aims to Raise the Standard of Living Through Strategic Advising
Children's Disease Management Games
My Zoo Pets is a Finalist for the Echoing Green Fellowship
Social Change Investments
The Ethical Property Company Provides Affordable Offices
Fairly Traded Arts & Crafts
Ethnic Supplies was Created by Ugandan-Born Ida Horner
Tim Draimin, Executive Director of Social Innovation Generation (INTERVIEW)
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Holistic Clean Water Providers
The HealthPoint Services 'WaterFirst' Project Melds Various Models
Youth-Led Education Programs
CIYOTA's Benson Wereje is a 2013 Class of Echoing Green Fellow
Social Impact Fellowships
Echoing Green Offers Seed Funding for Visionary Entrepreneurs
For-Profit Social Bus Services
HCT Group is a UK Transportation-Providing Beneficial Business
Paperless Classroom Tools
Amazon Digital Textbook Rental Translates to Big Savings for Students
Latin American Business Accelerators
Agora Partnerships Supports Social Entrepreneurs
Soldier-Supporting Office Supplies
Veterans Ink Donates to Non-Profit Operation Once in a Lifetime
Coin-Operated Public Art
The Laundromat Project is a Non-Profit Arts Organization in Harlem
Impact-Driven Cookstove Designers
Prakti Design Produces Innovative Cookstoves for the Poor
Educational Eating Utensils
The Panda Darake Kit Will Help You Learn How to Use Chopsticks
Healthy Happiness Hubs
'Social adVentures' Supports the Community Through Enjoyment
Empowering Social Services
All Inclusive Disability Consultants CIC Promotes Unbiased Employment
Teacher-Focused Literacy Programs
ConTextos is a Non-Profit Focused on Critical Thinking
Lab School Networks
3.2.1. Education Foundation Hopes to Share Learnings
American-Based Microlending
ACCION Chicago Provides Financial Access to Small Business Owners
Impact-Driven Health Tech Startups
Preciva is Pioneering Accessible Cervical Cancer Screenings
SMS-Based Layaway Platforms
'myAgro' is a Tool for Farmers in Mali Aimed at Increasing Production
Social Entrepreneur-Supporting Charities
UnLtd Fosters People with a Will to Change the World
Emergency Campus Call Apps
Guardly Uses Smartphones to Protect Post-Secondary Students
Youth Ownership Organizations
Five Lamps is a Social Enterprise Focusing on Creating Possibilities
Artisan-Empowering Sales Catalogs
Realice Counsels Women On Product Development And Sales
Gourmet Do-Good Brownies
Greyston Bakery is a Social Enterprise
Social Advisory Firms
Intellecap is a ‘Think and Do' Tank With Market-Based Strategies
Impact-Based Contracts
Instiglio Adapts Bonds to Join Various Sectors in Developing Countries
Bond-Creating Community Networks
Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership is Holistic
Social Enterprise Magazines
Beyond Profit Provides Content to Spark Positive Change
Eco-Certified Athletic Balls
Fair Trade Sports is a North American Purpose-Driven Company
Market-Oriented Non-Profits
Acumen Fund Uses Entrepreneurial Strategies to Fight Global Poverty