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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AI Note-Taking Apps
Echo Organizes Voice and Text Notes Using Mobile-First AI Tools
Gen-Alpha Targeted Packaging Designs
Gotham Greens Partners with Sesame Workshop to Promote Greens
Global Social Impact Initiatives
Reckitt Expands Its Catalyst Program in the US
Blended Hydration Elixirs
Erewhon and Filtered Showerhead Brand Jolie Created Spring of Youth
Landscaping Border Exploration Proojects
International Garden Festival Presents Stunning Projects
Youth STEM Education-Supporting Partnerships
Otis Poland, FIRST Lego League & Future Minds Partner
GenAI Coffeehouse Companions
Starbucks Green Dot Assist Helps Baristas in Real-Time
K-Beauty Gen Z Creator-Camps
EQQUALBERRY x The Glow House Partner for an Influencer Initiative
Eco-Conscious Hair Removal Franchises
Foxy Box Laser & Wax Bar Has Become Green Circle Certified
Expansive Social Good-Focused Partnerships
Hyundai is Committed to Community Wellbeing
Curated Design Initiatives
Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Launches The Curious 100 List
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
Limited-Edition Influencer Wines
Echo Falls and GK Barry Partnered for New Wine Packaging
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
Co-Branded Hydrogen Waters
Echo Water and 10X Health System Launch a Co-Branded Echo Flask
Eco Living Vertical Towers
The Eden Rise Vertical Eco Living Community Integrates Food Production
Multi-Year AI Initiatives
Schneider Electric Introduces a Sustainable AI Ecosystem
Agriculture-Focused IoT Networks
Emergent Connext Joined Forces with Microsoft's Airband & Cal.net
Small Business Retail Spaces
IKEA Valencia Strives to Support Small Businesses with Free Space
CPG-Focused Innovation Launchpads
Albertsons Companies is Running Its Innovation Launchpad
Purpose-Driven Wellness Brands
Koala Eco is Reflecting on Its Business Growth and Trajectory
Branded Youth Soccer Initiatives
Abbott Continues Its Abbott Dream Team with Real Madrid
Radically Transparent Food Models
The Open Food Company Launches a $3M Seed Round
Campus Food Insecurity Initiatives
Chartwells Higher Education Debuts 'United Through Food'
Collaborative Educational Language Initiatives
Efekta Education Group & Pharo Foundation Partner
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
Eco AI Chats
Earthly Insight Combines AI Chat with Tree-Planting and Eco Impact
Founder Marketing Networks
Startup Growth Syndicate Offers Free Marketing Tools and Community
Food Service Employee-Focused Initiatives
SpotOn and Giving Kitchen Partner to Support Employees
On-Campus Business Incubators
San Francisco Bay University is Debuting Innovate Bay
Fitness Leadership Scholarships
Gym Revival Group Announces Its Future Fitness Leaders Scholarship
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Eco-Friendly Self-Care Community Centers
Space Available Creates the Self Care Community Center
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
Adult Autism-Focused Partnerships
Bionic Bloom & the Neurodivergent Empowerment Institute Partner
Diversity-Focused Entrepreneurs Access Networks
EY Canada Supports 17 BIPOC Entrepreneurs
Large-Format Additive Printers
Evergreen Additive Inc. Launches Large-Format 3D Printer
Skincare Brand Grant Programs
Bubble Skincare Launches its 'Face The Future' Initiative
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
Communal Dining Kits
The HelloFresh Supper Club Connects People Over a Shared Meal
Young Scientist Challenges
The 3M Young Scientist Challenge Has Selected Ten Finalists
Creative Office Campuses
Mother’s LA Headquarters Echoes the Surrounding Streetscape
Workforce Upskilling Initiatives
Grow with Google Provides Training And Tools For Career Growth
Branded Nutrition-Focused Challenges
Fresh Express is Launching the Fresh Start Challenge
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
Personalized Neuroaesthetic Experiences
113 Spring's Emergence Service Supports Creative Expansion
Experimental Classroom Layouts
Smarin Has Caught Attention for Its ÉColetopie System
Sustainability-Focused International Strategies
Haier Group Expands Sustainable Ecosystems
Employer-Focused Therapy Platforms
Grow Therapy Launches an Employer and Health System Offering
Pool Reinvention Campuses
The Waltham Forest College Pool Chanfe Becomes a Flexible Teaching Hub
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
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
In-Game Tree-Planting Initatives
Dots.eco & Candivore Debut an Eco Initiative for Match Masters
Audience Growth Networks
Newsletter Radar by SparkLoop Matches Creators To Grow Together
Fellowship Franchising Business Models
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Expands with a Fellowship Model
Eco-Focused Egg Reporting Tools
The Incredibly Sustainable Reporting Tool is Advanced
AI Launch Pad Programs
NYC Economic Development Corporation Partners with Lightspeed
Personal Productivity Assistants
EchoPal Is a Smart Sidekick for Staying on Track With Daily Tasks
Compact Civic Workspaces
The Stroud Green Housing Centre Creates a Modest Community Hub
Digital Philosophy Networks
Belief.garden Helps You Map, Share, and Discuss Personal Beliefs
International Guitar Mentorship Initiatives
Gibson Generation Group Supports Emerging Musicians
Women Wealth Profiles
Millionaires List Showcases Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs And Their Paths
Accessibility Infrastructure Enhancement Partnerships
SMILE Mass and Volunteer Ventures Partner
Sustainable Coffee Ventures
Staten Island Partners with the Eco-Friendly Coffee Brand
Canadian Entrepreneur-Focused Marketplaces
Futurpreneur Marketplace Emerges as a Timely Initiative
Branded Social Impact Initiatives
Youth To The People Unveils the Community To The People Program
Young Chef-Focused Competitions
S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition Accepts Applications
Urban Greening Platforms
Urban Green Helps You Adopt Plants and Make Your City More Sustainable
Accessible Education-Focused Organizations
Ampere Has Merged with Canada Learning Code
Indie Hacker Networks
Starters Lab Connects Indie Hackers to Build, Share, and Grow Together
Career Reflection Journals
'Being Honest by Ignacio' Offers Real Advice for Work and Life Growth
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
AI-Driven Science Funds
Breakout Ventures Closes Fund III at $114 Million
Outdoor Accessibility-Focused Partnerships
Hypershell Partners with the American Hiking Society
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
Crunchy Greens Salad Mixes
Olivia’s Organics Greenhouse Grown Comes in Two Varieties
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
Creativity-Focused Global Ambassador Programs
Crayola Creativity Week Begins with an Announcement
Blueberry Acceleration Programs
USHBC Unveils the Blueberry Boost Accelerator Program
Skilled Trades Educational Programs
The Lowe’s Foundation Increases Investment in Gable Grants
Community-Focused Fundraising Campaigns
Metro-Flow Plumbing Initiated a Community-Focused Campaign
Founder Networking Platforms
The Startup Club Connects Founders With Key People and Resources
Young Leaders-Focused Initiatives
Universities Organize the Global Campus Gen-Z Leaders Exchange
Youth-Targeted Finance Campaigns
Little Learners, Big Earners Teaches Money Basics to Gen Alpha
Regenerative Medicine-Focused Partnerships
The Stem Cell Network Partners with Capital Bioventures
Urban Greening Infrastructure
GreenPublic Connects Communities With Cities for Tree Planting
Curated Film Selections
The Planet Classroom Network Debuts Nine Short Films in October
QSR-Backed Scholarship Programs
The Live Más Foundation Celebrates 10 Years of Impact
Educational Cooking Partnerships
HelloFresh and Scouts Partnered to Support Cooking Skills
AI-Powered Data Solutions
EcoDataCenter Has Raised Money to Anticipate Increased Demand
Healthcare Education-Focused Scholarships
BuzzRx Establishes the Bee Healthy Scholarship Fund
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Digital Sharing Platforms
Venture Vault Enables Innovators to Share Ideas and Collaborate
Cultivated Beef Solutions
Evergreen Select Rebrands Omeat To Stabilize Supply
Quantum Economy-Focused Consortiums
Florida Quantum Was Announced at Tech Basel Miami AI Summit
Climate Tech Academies
Climestart Provides 105 Lessons To Launch A Climate Tech Venture
Local Community Grant Programmes
Four Pillars Launches Four Pillars of the Community Grants
Social Video Sponsorship Platforms
Find, Vet, and Book YouTube Sponsorships with Thoughtleaders.io
Complimentary Community Career Studios
Specialty Food Association Establishes a New Support Center
Clean Water Projects
The Ross & Squibb Distillery Supports Deep-Water Well Projects in Kenya
Grant Discovery Platforms
Startup Grants Helps Founders Find and Apply For Non-Dilutive Funding
Health-Focused Educational Programs
Natural Grocers Debuts Three Essential Health-Focused Hacks
Digital Fundraising Competitions
Headquarterz Launched the Community Cup
Career Education Labs
The Ontario Career Lab Targets High School Students Across the Province
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
Regional Innovation Funds
Michigan Launched a Startup Investment Program Across Multiple Sectors
Sustainable Colorful School designs
JFAK Designs the Wonderland Elementary School
Ocean-Friendly Seafood Meals
Green Chef's April Recipes Share Seafood Watch-Recommended Seafoods
Student Activity Finders
Extracurriculars Helps High Schoolers Discover AI-Powered Activities
Agriculture-Focused Summit Competitions
The Grow-NY Program Will Distribute 3 Million in Funding
Empowering Entrepeneur Clubs
Saltbox Introduces 'Upstream' for Loyal Members Looking for Community
Outdoor Experiences-Focused Non-Profits
Heather Kuhlken and Families in Nature Receive an Award
Real Estate Development Initiatives
Epique Realty Debuts a New Professional Development Initiative
Housing Innovation Symposiums
The Boston Society for Architecture Focuses on the Future of Housing
Technical Research Fellowships
NextBeam Supports Electron Beam Processing Education
Green Career Marketplaces
Find Environmental Roles Easily With Environmental Job Boards Platform
School Wellbeing Support Initiatives
MADL Launches The Mindful Fund to Aid Mental Wellbeing
Compact Autonomous Farms
Canopii Unveils the Official Canopii Robotic Greenhouse
Startup Partnership Platforms
Foundance Helps Startups Find Co-Founders and Structures Agreements
Citywide Digital Literacy Programs
Emerge and Rise Caters to Small Business Owners
Renewable Loan Surges
IREDA Expands Green Lending To Accelerate India’s Clean Power