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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Playful Student-Targeted Interactive Pop-Ups
Uber One Hits Campuses with ‘The One Arcade'
Global Social Impact Initiatives
Reckitt Expands Its Catalyst Program in the US
Entertainment-Driven Distilleries
Ole Smoky and Yee-Haw create immersive brewery venues
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Gamified Financial Education Initiatives
TD Bank and the Venture Valley Creators Partner
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Unhoused Individuals-Supporting Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics & Beauty 2 the Streetz Parttner
Business Idea Generators
Crazy Business Idea Generator Lets Users Vote and Share Ideas Socially
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Expansive Social Good-Focused Partnerships
Hyundai is Committed to Community Wellbeing
Playable Brand Universes
adidas and Brawl Stars Connect Gaming, Apparel and Live Fan Experiences
Period Poverty Scholarship Programs
Cora Expands Its Change the Cycle Scholarship Program
Advanced School Safety Innovations
Navigate360 Debuts "One Platform for a Safe & Compliant School"
Healthspan Movement Educational Initiatives
Biohelping is Promoting the Concept of 'Healthspan'
Brand-Supported Permanent Community Hubs
UNIQLO and Street Soccer USA Open a New Facility
College-Focused Social Platforms
TikTok's Campus Verification Feature Mirrors Early Facebook
Direct Gen-Z Campus Engagements
CNC Agency Launches 'CNC College'
Multitasking Volunteer Initiatives
Heineken Fan Volunteers Applies a Rarely Used Employee Benefit
Veterinary Care Access Initiatives
PetSmart Charities Notes Significant Charity Milestone
Student-Centered Beauty Collabs
College Fashionista x Clinique Partner for a Campus Program
Collaborative Campus Beautification Programs
Secret Walls and POSCA® Emphasize Creativity
AI-Driven Sports Startups
IBM Launches Its Sports Tech Startup Challenge
Entrepreneurial Pitch Competitions
ASICS Ventures Introduces Knzen to Support Businesses
Tech-Advanced Athletic Partnerships
Acer Partners with Stanford University's Athletics Department
STEAM Education-Focused Franchises
Challenge Island Specializes in STEAM Education
Campus Food Insecurity Initiatives
Chartwells Higher Education Debuts 'United Through Food'
Hobby-Based Hiring Platforms
Monster's Founder Launches the Scoutly Platform
Virtual Student Snack Stores
Fizz and Gopuff Partnered to Offer Quick Access to Snacks and More
Adult Social Clubs
Social Club 150 Offers In-Person Events to Connect Adults in Their 40s - 60s+
Social Good Coffee Vans
Nespresso and Change Please Partnered to Help End Homelessness
Back-to-School Beauty Activations
Sally Beauty's COLORfest on Campus Inspires Gen Z Students
Community Sports Pitches
EA SPORTS FC and LALIGA Opened Its Grassroots Soccer Pitch in the Bronx
Free Integrated Wellness Platforms
CARE Offers Comprehensive and Expert-Backed Services
Science-Backed Youth Sports Programs
Sportball Systems Inc. is Expanding to India
Innovative School Cafeteria Programs
Chartwells K12 Spotlights Its Work as School Year Concludes
Black Student-Supporting Beauty Initiatives
Sally Beauty Launches the Rooted in Success Campaign
back-to-school retail campaigns
Target rolls out its back-to-school & back-to-college campaigns
On-Campus Business Incubators
San Francisco Bay University is Debuting Innovate Bay
Idea Repository Books
Business Ideas Database Curates Proven Business Opportunities At Scale
School Wellness Partnerships
Lysol Launches Quality Time Off Grants for High-Need Schools
University Startup Pipelines
EpicenterU Helps Students Build Scalable Ventures Across the Delta
Regenerative Agriculture Programs
SAI Platform Unites Food Brands Around Shared Farming Goals
Experiential Wellness Series
The Well Design Summit Debuts a New Soho Experiential Series
Cross-Platform Loyalty Programs
WestJet and Petro-Canada Link Travel and Fuel Rewards
Venture Studio Partnerships
SDSU Teams With Launch Factory to Launch Its Venture Studio Deal
Startup Idea Newsletters
Easy Startup Ideas Delivers Business Roadmaps For Aspiring Founders
Pet Social Platforms
Bark Baee Builds A Dedicated Social Network For Pet Owners
Strategic Campus Dining Initiatives
Binghamton University & Chartwells Higher Education Partner
Ecosystem-Based Loyalty Programs
BMO Connects Travel, Dining and Banking Rewards
Employee Health Perks-Focused Partnerships
Flex Partners with a Modern Employee Benefits Platform
Unified Social Management
Social Champ Simplifies Multi-Platform Posting & Analytics For Agencies
University AI Startup Pipelines
UChicago Partners with Microsoft and NVIDIA to Support AI Founders
Teen Equity Initiatives
Evereden's Generation E Granted Equity to Three Gen Alpha Creators
Cross-Industry Loyalty Ecosystems
oneworld and Taj Connect Airline and Hotel Rewards
Preventive Health Syndicates
Peers Capital Enters the Investment Landscape of Preventative Health
Self-Expression Retail Campaigns
Tillys Marked Ten Months of Its Discover Your Style Campaign
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Cafe-Focused Consulting Services
Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea Runs the '7 Steps to Success' Program
Commercialization Accelerator Programs
NM FAST Supports Deep-Tech Startups Pursuing Federal Grants
Pool Reinvention Campuses
The Waltham Forest College Pool Chanfe Becomes a Flexible Teaching Hub
Europe-Focused Global Leader Campaigns
SIT Debuts 'Step into the Map. Every Street Teaches'
University-Focused Retail Environments
Towson University & Follett Higher Education Open a UStore
Athlete Career Transition Resources
UK Sports Institute Partners with Create to Support Athletes
Luxury Learning Rewards
Education Couture Rewards Summer Reading with Premium Apparel
Experiential Afternoon Teas
High Sociétéa serves tea aboard a touring double-decker bus
Embedded Safety Networks
‘Ask for Angela’ Builds Retail-Based Support Systems Across Toronto
Supportive Investment Initiatives
The Branded Agency Debuted a New Investment Arm — Snail Ventures
Athletic Career-Boosting Collegiate Programs
Ryde and Baylor Athletics Partner to Support Students
Retail Brand Incubator Moves
Backcountry Launches Platform to Scale Emerging Outdoor Brands
Charitable Influencer-Targeting Campaigns
Puresport Runs the 'Thrift It Back' Campaign
Refurbished Neurodiverse Student Hubs
Shrub Oak International School Refurbished Its Student Hub
Employee Perks Marketplaces
Perk Exchange Lets Employees Swap Workplace Benefits They Don't Use
Sports Complex Design Competitions
The Université De Montréal Hosts a Competition for Students
Branded Social Impact Initiatives
Youth To The People Unveils the Community To The People Program
Social Finance Ecosystems
Venmo blends payments, rewards, and social discovery features
Restaurant Leadership Academies
American Express and Resy Launch Restaurant Leadership Program
Total Wellness Platforms
CARE Integrates Biological, Psychological, Social, and Spiritual Health
Financial Education-Focused Partnerships
Banking Academy of Vietnam and Vantage Foundation Partner
Impact Travel Guides
Giveback Guide Connects Travelers With Meaningful Ways To Support Local
Community-Driven Loyalty Programs
Salad House Turned Guest Spending Into Local Donations
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Hands-On Jeweler Education Initiatives
Jewelers Mutual Group Invests in Bench Jeweler Education
Wellness Coach-Focused Educational Resources
YourCoach Health Launches YourCoach Academy
Accessibility-Dedicated Nonprofit Organizations
VisionServe Alliance Operates in the US and Canada
Tree-Planting Drink Campaigns
The Human Bean links beverage sales to global reforestation efforts
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Community Investment Brand Initiatives
Self Space is Running a Community Investment Round
QSR-Backed Community Grants
Taco Bell Launches a New Scholarship Initative Amounting $28 Million
Automated College Campus Pizzerias
PizzaForno Expanded into Southern California College Campuses
Hands-On STEAM Workshops
Genesis Inspiration Foundation and Genesis Gives Support Students
Gaming Payment Partnerships
EA Sports and Visa Partnered on Its In-Game Rewards for FC Players
Early Childhood Education Expansions
Celebree School Expands Its Franchise Infrastructure
Employee-Led Giving Programs
Kaulig Companies Empowers Staff With Hands-On Philanthropic Funds
Skill Development-Focused Grants
The Home Depot Foundation Debuts Path to Pro Education Grants
University-Backed Startup Leagues
DGIST Launches Its GRAVITY 2026 Student Startup League
Youth Art-Supporting Initiatives
Instructure Partners with Louisville Visual Art's Art in Motion
Founder Capital Programs
Nurse Capital Launch Its Capital Readiness Program
Idea Discovery Platforms
ProblemSolver Hub Helps Identify Market Gaps And Business Opportunities
Investor Relations Tools
Studio UG Provides Resources For Startup Fundraising Preparation
Gen Z-Focused Tech Initiatives
SJTU Welcomed Gen Z Students as Part to Discuss Tech
Campus-Adjacent Wellness Dining
Vitality Bowls Expanded near UNC Charlotte with a Superfood Café
Comprehensive Adaptive Sport Programs
Active Project is a Digital Platform for Adaptive Sports
Next-Gen Social Work Courses
Springer Publishing Offers Social Work Licensure Preparation Courses
Targeted Startup Incentive Programs
Sugar Land Launches the 'Sugar Land Starts Up Innovation Fund'
Sports Community Platforms
Sports Social Connects Athletes And Gamers Through Local Events
VC Job Finders
Job Search by GreenRobot Lists Opportunities At VC-Backed Companies
Repurposed Community Hubs
Mooie Buurt Adds Value to Venues & Unites Locals During Off-Peak Hours
Mental Health Care Services
The Boston Public Schools District Emphasizes Wellness for All
Community Hunger Initiatives
Capacity & FoodBridge Launch Hunger Relief & Social Equity Initiative
Soccer Equipment Donation Programs
Subaru of America is Running the Gear for Good Program
Campus Convenience Hubs
Co-op Expands Self-Service Stores Across Russell Group Universities
Spanish Digital Entrepreneurship Education
Sebastián Najera's YouTube Freedom System™ is Popular
Community Fashion Events
Free People Hosts a Charitable Summer Gathering with Film and Activities
Community Connection Initiatives
Hosted Chatter & Natter Sessions Help People Connect Weekly
Digital Sharing Platforms
Venture Vault Enables Innovators to Share Ideas and Collaborate
CPG-Focused Service-For-Equity Models
Crave Ventures Has Formally Commenced Operations
Multisport Boarding School Sponsorships
SPIRE Academy Sponsors NASCAR Racers
Student Mentorship Platforms
Crewtor Connects Students With Real Mentors For Learning
Complimentary Community Career Studios
Specialty Food Association Establishes a New Support Center
Equity-Free Soonicorn Cohorts
Digital Serbia Introduced Its Soonicorn Program Cohorts
Digital Fundraising Competitions
Headquarterz Launched the Community Cup
Charitable Pet-Focused Partnerships
PetAg and Pawsperity Mark a Five-Year Partnership
Structured Mentorship Platforms
Startup Science Acquires Sphere & Debuts an Advisors Module
AI Education Programs
The AI Education Program Offers Free Learning Courses With AI Experts
Education-First Recruitment
Sport Clips Offers Haircut Training and Career Coaching Online
Casual Baking Class Concepts
The Baking Social Makes Baking Fun, Social and Accessible
Student Activity Finders
Extracurriculars Helps High Schoolers Discover AI-Powered Activities
University-Like QSR Training Academies
Popeyes University is for Head Office and Restaurant Teams
Climate Tech Academies
Climestart Provides 105 Lessons To Launch A Climate Tech Venture
Purpose-Driven Brand Contests
Publicity for Good is Supporting Goodness with Its Contest
Housing Innovation Symposiums
The Boston Society for Architecture Focuses on the Future of Housing
Nostalgic School-Themed Retail Campaigns
Shops at Skyview Brings Back Skyview High Summer School
Professional Networking Communities
Waivly Connects Professionals Through A Private Network
Community-Focused Support Programs
Jessica Lee Has Established the 'Pursue the Dream' Program
Vegan Career Networks
Connect With Ethical Employers Through WorkVeg’s Job Board Platform
Tiered Office Incentive Programs
Superhuman Launches the Ways of Working Program
Citywide Digital Literacy Programs
Emerge and Rise Caters to Small Business Owners
Hospitality Strategy Communities
The PickUp Unites Revenue Managers in One Hub
Welfare-Focused Student Hubs
G/O Architecture Uni-Center Renovation Opens Campus Life