Just yesterday, on Monday, June 11, 2013, the 2013 Echoing Green Fellows were announced. This SocialBusiness.org top list takes a look at some of those involved but also finalists from this year and fellows from other years. Echoing Green is an organization that involves a large number of social entrepreneurs, students and investors who are looking to innovation as a way to tackle social problems.
Here, rather than profile the Echoing Green Fellows themselves, that is, their educational track and inspirations, we look to the businesses, enterprises and organizations and see what they have done and also why those at the fellowship, which is quite competitive, were attracted to these individuals and their ideas in the first place.
13 Echoing Green Fellows
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Fresh Produce Papers
Fenugreen Keeps Fruits and Vegetables from Spoiling
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Weekly Aquaponic Deliveries
Blacktop Bloom is a Social Enterprise and Urban Farm
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Member-Driven Advocacy Organizations
The Community Alliance for the Ethical Treatment of Youth
10
Debt-Countering Start-up Apprenticeships
Enstitute Matches Young Entrepreneurs with Founders
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Incentive-Based Recycling Programs
Wecyclers Uses Text Messaging to Create an Eco Point System
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Women-Focused Health Technologies
Zubaida Bai's AYZH is an India-Based Social Venture
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Talent-Focused Education
The Amani Institute is a 2013 Echoing Green Fellowship Finalist
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Green Energy Upgrading Companies
'Effortless Energy' Invests in Homes and Shares in Savings
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Children's Disease Management Games
My Zoo Pets is a Finalist for the Echoing Green Fellowship
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Youth-Led Education Programs
CIYOTA's Benson Wereje is a 2013 Class of Echoing Green Fellow
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Teacher-Focused Literacy Programs
ConTextos is a Non-Profit Focused on Critical Thinking
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Lab School Networks
3.2.1. Education Foundation Hopes to Share Learnings
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Bond-Creating Community Networks
Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership is Holistic
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Global Social Impact Initiatives
Reckitt Expands Its Catalyst Program in the US
Landscaping Border Exploration Proojects
International Garden Festival Presents Stunning Projects
Fashion-Forward Cultural Infrastructure Initiatives
THE FASH APP Debuts Founding Benefactor Circle
Gamified Financial Education Initiatives
TD Bank and the Venture Valley Creators Partner
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Family-Focused Cleaning Campaigns
ECOS Celebrates Life's Beautiful Chaos with Little Messes Ad
Beauty Entrepreneurs Growth Studios
Breakout Beauty UK Represents a Strategic Initiative
Entrepreneurial Pitch Competitions
ASICS Ventures Introduces Knzen to Support Businesses
Expansive Social Good-Focused Partnerships
Hyundai is Committed to Community Wellbeing
Packaged Microgreens Expansions
80 Acres Farms Promotes Healthy Eating with Expanded Distribution
Astronaut Refreshment Partnerships
Alyssa Carson is a New Member of the LOOMINARY Program
Eco Living Vertical Towers
The Eden Rise Vertical Eco Living Community Integrates Food Production
Agriculture-Focused IoT Networks
Emergent Connext Joined Forces with Microsoft's Airband & Cal.net
CPG-Focused Innovation Launchpads
Albertsons Companies is Running Its Innovation Launchpad
University Startup Accelerators
UC Davis Launches Life Science Venture Program With Funding
Festival-Inspired School Dining Programs
Chartwells K12 Has Launched Foodie Fest
Catalytic Process Startups
Greentown Labs Announces Its Go Make 2026 With Shell Catalysts
Purpose-Driven Wellness Brands
Koala Eco is Reflecting on Its Business Growth and Trajectory
Campus Food Insecurity Initiatives
Chartwells Higher Education Debuts 'United Through Food'
Collaborative Educational Language Initiatives
Efekta Education Group & Pharo Foundation Partner
Immersive Athlete-Focused Ambassador Programs
Freaks of Nature Announced the Freak Team Program
Smart Home Energy Technologies
EcoFlow Leads in Smart Home Energy Tech at Ces 2026
Art-Inspired Streetwear Exhibits
Silent Echoes Show Sees Leyla Fischer’s Exploration of Emotion
App Developer Academies
Apple and Michigan State Expand the Developer Academy iOS Training Program
Nutrition Research Grants
AG1 Supports Next-Gen Scientists with Groundbreaking NIL Initiative
Innovative School Cafeteria Programs
Chartwells K12 Spotlights Its Work as School Year Concludes
Collaborative Flavor Labs
Edlong expands dairy taste development with new operations and labs
Eco AI Chats
Earthly Insight Combines AI Chat with Tree-Planting and Eco Impact
Food Service Employee-Focused Initiatives
SpotOn and Giving Kitchen Partner to Support Employees
Radically Transparent Food Models
The Open Food Company Launches a $3M Seed Round
On-Campus Business Incubators
San Francisco Bay University is Debuting Innovate Bay
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Fitness Leadership Scholarships
Gym Revival Group Announces Its Future Fitness Leaders Scholarship
Startup Networking Platforms
'Solution' Connects the Global Startup Ecosystem in One Digital Hub
Creativity-Celebrating Social Media Awards
The Instagram Rings Award Honors Exemplary Creators
RFID-Enabled Foodservice Label Partnerships
Elior and Markem-Imaje Partnered to Reduce Food Waste
University Startup Pipelines
EpicenterU Helps Students Build Scalable Ventures Across the Delta
Beauty Entrepreneurship Incubators
Estée Lauder Companies Expanded Its India Innovation Initiative
Marketing Firm Innovation Hubs
Stagwell is Gearing Up to Open Its New Headquarters in Singapore
Young Scientist Challenges
The 3M Young Scientist Challenge Has Selected Ten Finalists
Nutrition Ecosystem Restaurants
Fork to Fit Kitchen links meals, fitness, and wellness tracking
Creative Office Campuses
Mother’s LA Headquarters Echoes the Surrounding Streetscape
Startup Idea Newsletters
Easy Startup Ideas Delivers Business Roadmaps For Aspiring Founders
Large-Format Additive Printers
Evergreen Additive Inc. Launches Large-Format 3D Printer
Dairy-Focused Startup Accelerator Programs
California Milk Advisory Board & VentureFuel Partner
Summery Social Good Salads
Alice Waters’ Peach & Goat Cheese Salad is Now at sweetgreen
Experiential Wellness Series
The Well Design Summit Debuts a New Soho Experiential Series
Policy Research Hubs
Think Tank Alert Tracks Research Publications And Global Rankings
Branded Nutrition-Focused Challenges
Fresh Express is Launching the Fresh Start Challenge
Personalized Neuroaesthetic Experiences
113 Spring's Emergence Service Supports Creative Expansion
High-Profile Clean Water Initiatives
Chapter 2 & One Drop Foundation are Running the La Gala 2025
Sculptural Acoustic Lighting
Echoes of the Deep is an Acoustic Lighting Capsule by Askia Furniture
Communal Dining Kits
The HelloFresh Supper Club Connects People Over a Shared Meal
University AI Startup Pipelines
UChicago Partners with Microsoft and NVIDIA to Support AI Founders
Experimental Classroom Layouts
Smarin Has Caught Attention for Its ÉColetopie System
Teen Equity Initiatives
Evereden's Generation E Granted Equity to Three Gen Alpha Creators
Beauty Professional Ambassadors
IMAGE Studios Launches Ambassador Program for Beauty Leaders
Interactive Themed Educational Boxes
Enlightened Generation’s Themed Boxes Serve Children
Preventive Health Syndicates
Peers Capital Enters the Investment Landscape of Preventative Health
Design-Forward Rural Kindergarten
Chen Yang and Liwei Guo Imagined Greenterrace Kindergarten
Employer-Focused Therapy Platforms
Grow Therapy Launches an Employer and Health System Offering
Sustainability-Focused International Strategies
Haier Group Expands Sustainable Ecosystems
Equity-Backed Artist Programs
The Elephant Room Launches Its Artist Equity Program
Gaming Startup Accelerator Programmes
iGB L!VE Announces iGB Startups Accelerator and Pitch iGB
AI Matching Fundraising Features
ThatRound Announces Its AI Matching Engine
Clinical Education Platforms
Stepful Raises $55M Series C Funding for Its Healthcare Training
Community Housing Finders
Homes and Homies connects people for shared living and house hunting
Fellowship Placement Programs
Anthropic Announces Its Claude Corps Fellowship
School Nutrition Certification Programs
Eat Real is Expanding Its Evidence-Informed Approach
Early Childhood Development Partnerships
Name Bubbles and Start Early Support Families
Creator Community Tools
The Builder's Cohort Connects Makers for Creative Collaboration and Growth
Local Community Grant Programmes
Four Pillars Launches Four Pillars of the Community Grants
AI Data Analytics
Data Fellows Brings Affordable AI Powered Analytics To Small Businesses
Personalised Immersive Wellness
Emergence at 113 Spring is a New Multi-Sensorial Wellness Curation
Black-Owned Cannabis Business Accelerators
The Gotham Growth Project Supports Black Businesses
Supportive Investment Initiatives
The Branded Agency Debuted a New Investment Arm — Snail Ventures
AI-Driven Science Funds
Breakout Ventures Closes Fund III at $114 Million
Fellowship Franchising Business Models
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Expands with a Fellowship Model
AI Launch Pad Programs
NYC Economic Development Corporation Partners with Lightspeed
Eco-Focused Egg Reporting Tools
The Incredibly Sustainable Reporting Tool is Advanced
International Guitar Mentorship Initiatives
Gibson Generation Group Supports Emerging Musicians
Women Wealth Profiles
Millionaires List Showcases Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs And Their Paths
AI Expert Networks
Ethos Uses Voice Interviews to Match Companies With Specialists
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
Accessible Education-Focused Organizations
Ampere Has Merged with Canada Learning Code
National Educators-Focused Contests
The ALDI Honor Roll Runs from May 4th Until May 8th
Music Discovery Networks
Echo is a Musical Social Network for Ranking and Tracking Tunes
Creative Community Platforms
Folks Creates A Space For Product Makers To Share Ideas And Connect
Retailer-Led Climate Working Groups
Thrive Market Launches Climate Action Working Group
Crunchy Greens Salad Mixes
Olivia’s Organics Greenhouse Grown Comes in Two Varieties
Commonwealth-Focused AI Coalitions
WHOOP Forms the Massachusetts AI Coalition with Several Brands
Mobile Urban Greenhouses
Sementeira Ambulante by LIMIT Architecture Brings Urban Farming on Wheels
Education Architecture Expansions
Rainbow International School Extends with Nature Spatial Design
QSR-Backed Community Grants
Taco Bell Launches a New Scholarship Initative Amounting $28 Million
Athlete-Backed Educational Food Programs
Electrolux Group Tapped Brandon Miller for Food Heroes
Restaurant Leadership Academies
American Express and Resy Launch Restaurant Leadership Program
Creativity-Focused Global Ambassador Programs
Crayola Creativity Week Begins with an Announcement
Founder Networking Platforms
Founders Match Uses AI And Analysis To Improve Co-Founder Discovery
Year-Round Membership Communities
The Assembly Brings Together Thought Leaders Across Industries
Skilled Trades Educational Programs
The Lowe’s Foundation Increases Investment in Gable Grants
Founder Networking Platforms
The Startup Club Connects Founders With Key People and Resources
Data-Driven Dairy Transparency-Focused Collaborations
Alexandre Family Farm Partners with Edacious
Urban Greening Infrastructure
GreenPublic Connects Communities With Cities for Tree Planting
Curated Film Selections
The Planet Classroom Network Debuts Nine Short Films in October
Educational Cooking Partnerships
HelloFresh and Scouts Partnered to Support Cooking Skills
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Founder Ecosystem Hubs
Rev1 Ventures combines startup offices, mentorship, and investor access
Equity-Backed Food Certifications
Terranean Receives Support to Maintain Non-GMO Verification
Community Connection Initiatives
Hosted Chatter & Natter Sessions Help People Connect Weekly
Cultivated Beef Solutions
Evergreen Select Rebrands Omeat To Stabilize Supply
Quantum Economy-Focused Consortiums
Florida Quantum Was Announced at Tech Basel Miami AI Summit
Retail Media Leadership Communities
RETHINK Retail Launches Executive Media in Retail Community
Grant Discovery Platforms
Startup Grants Helps Founders Find and Apply For Non-Dilutive Funding
Complimentary Community Career Studios
Specialty Food Association Establishes a New Support Center
Health-Focused Educational Programs
Natural Grocers Debuts Three Essential Health-Focused Hacks
Clean Water Projects
The Ross & Squibb Distillery Supports Deep-Water Well Projects in Kenya
Equity-Free Soonicorn Cohorts
Digital Serbia Introduced Its Soonicorn Program Cohorts
Digital Fundraising Competitions
Headquarterz Launched the Community Cup
Thoughtful Business Programs
The Non-GMO Project is Running the Equitable Transfer Program
Young Innovator-Honoring Award Initiatives
TNL Mediagene Runs Its Becoming Aces Awards Ceremony
Structured Mentorship Platforms
Startup Science Acquires Sphere & Debuts an Advisors Module
Organic Wine Estate Certifications
Echolands Winery Obtains USDA Organic Certification
Regional Innovation Funds
Michigan Launched a Startup Investment Program Across Multiple Sectors
Testimonial-Focused Branded Sweepstakes
Greenworks Commercial Asks You to Share Your Optimus Story
Interactive Project Platforms
Community Aquarium Turns Projects Into Digital Fish For Discovery
Community Hunger Initiatives
Capacity & FoodBridge Launch Hunger Relief & Social Equity Initiative
Student Activity Finders
Extracurriculars Helps High Schoolers Discover AI-Powered Activities
Climate Tech Academies
Climestart Provides 105 Lessons To Launch A Climate Tech Venture
Calming Greenery Initiatives
Plants & Flowers Foundation Holland Used Plants to Support Students
Agriculture-Focused Summit Competitions
The Grow-NY Program Will Distribute 3 Million in Funding
Product Discovery Maker Communities
JustGotFound Helps Independent Products Reach New Audiences
Empowering Entrepeneur Clubs
Saltbox Introduces 'Upstream' for Loyal Members Looking for Community
Educational Responsible Seafood Campaigns
Global Seafood Alliance & Great British Chefs Partner
Outdoor Experiences-Focused Non-Profits
Heather Kuhlken and Families in Nature Receive an Award
Housing Innovation Symposiums
The Boston Society for Architecture Focuses on the Future of Housing
Bold Aquaponic Greenhouses
The Eco-Aquaponic House Uses Rotating Sections and Solar Power
Writing Ideation Tools
Echo | Notes For Writers Focuses On Prewriting And Idea Development
Citywide Digital Literacy Programs
Emerge and Rise Caters to Small Business Owners
Compact Autonomous Farms
Canopii Unveils the Official Canopii Robotic Greenhouse