They say that two's company and three's a crowd, usually meaning that a crowd isn't exactly ideal, however, these hub-empowered social enterprises might have you to think about that tired saying twice.
From urban farm networks to youth tech bootcamps, it takes a village to create positive social change. Take Bombay Connect (previously known as Bombay Hub), for instance, a social enterprise based in India that is partnered with the UnLtd chapter of the same country, which offers a co-working space including a cool terrace to chill out and chat on.
And that's why we love hub-empowered social enterprises: it's not simply all work and no play. For social entrepreneurs, working tends to combine what you love and what you were meant to do, which is, of course, to impact others.
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Community Hot Desks
Hub Vilnius Lets Social Innovators Come Together in Lithuania
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Helmet Vending Machines
The 'Helmethub' Dispenses Helmets to Riders Renting Bikes
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Bars That Fund Students
The Profits at Turl Street Kitchen Go to a Hub That Supports Causes
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Solar-Powered Chargers
These Chargers are Being Used to Charge Phones in Developing Countries
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Poverty-Focused Innovation Labs
Proximity Designs is a Myanmar-Based Non-Profit Enterprise
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Collaborative Workspace Launches
The Center for Social Innovation NYC Opened Earlier This Month
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Austrian Innovation Hubs
Emersense Brings Together Social Entrepreneurs in Vienna
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Affordable Working Hubs
10 Carden is for Social Innovators Making an Impact
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Online Upcycling Innovation Hubs
Trash Backwards is a Community Supporting the Reuse Revolution
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Subsidized Community Restaurants
Ellice Cafe & Theatre is a Hub of Activities and Delicacies
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Social Innovation Habitats
The Hub Network Helps to Incubate Ideas for Change Around the World
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African Abuse Apps
Mobi-Reportabuse is a Ghanian Cellphone Service to Report Violence
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Fresh Perspective Posts
The Social Business Visit to the FoodCycle Cambridge Hub
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Social Good Accelerators
Hub Ventures Supports Entrepreneurs with Start-Ups
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Social Innovation Hubs
The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Offers a Voice
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Fair Trade Internet Shops
Fairer Planet Targets an Audience Interested in Sustainable Food & Toys
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Hubs for Changemakers
McKinsey's What Matters Showcases High Impact Social Innovation
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Nigerian Entrepreneurship Incubators
The Co-Creation Hub Helps Foster Social Innovation in Lagos
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Indian Organic Farming Promotion
Krishi Naturals Works with Farmers to Support Biodiversity
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Youth Tech Bootcamps
Girls Who Code Teaches Programming Skills to Young Women in NYC
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Crowdsourcing H2O Texts
NextDrop Uses SMS to Make Water Service More Reliable in India
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Collaborative Community Spaces
Bombay Connect is a Hub of Social Entrepreneurship
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Innovative Training Centers
Striding Out Supports Young Social Entrepreneurs
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Technology-Free Business Retreats
Reboot is a Weekend Social Incubator with No Gadgets Allowed
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Inclusive Business Networks
Practitioner Hub is a Place to Share and Network Online
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Car Rental Cooperatives
Moorcar is a Social Enterprise Fostering Community Initiatives
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Community Resource Sites
'seToolbelt' Assists Social Entrepreneurs in Kickstarting Their Ventures
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Healthy Happiness Hubs
'Social adVentures' Supports the Community Through Enjoyment
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Co-op Consultancies
Co-operative and Mutual Solutions Ltd. Works Internationallly
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Campus-Based Social Action Facilities
Student Hubs Helps Pupils Connect with Meaningful Causes
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Anti-Stigma Food Companies
The Healthy Hub Creates Jobs for People with Mental Illnesses
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Urban Farm Networks
Fresh City is a Toronto-Based Social Enterprise
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Retail-Integrated EV Charging Hubs
Circle K Combines Fast Charging With Food and Convenience Stops
Ergonomic Work Lounges
An Ergonomic Lounge at Mangrove Jeju City Designed for Digital Nomads
Group-Centric Social Media Platforms
Chatter Social Has Unveiled Its Version 2 Platform
Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Entertainment-Driven Distilleries
Ole Smoky and Yee-Haw create immersive brewery venues
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
AI Startup Planning Tools
Startup Strategy Hub Provides AI-Driven Insights And Strategic Guidance
Community Run Hub Activations
New Balance London Run House opens at Somerset House for marathon
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Expansive Social Good-Focused Partnerships
Hyundai is Committed to Community Wellbeing
In-Person Connection Apps
Court is an Empowering New Social App Without Messaging or Swiping
AI Product Marketplaces
AI-enabled Hub Offers A Wide Range Of AI Products Online
Sofa-Centered Marketing Activations
This Sofa Club Activation Encouraged Consumers to Take a Seat
Adaptive Community Hubs
Spaced Agency Designs a Space Supporting Small Businesses and Culture
Consolidated Sports Innovation Engines
Nike is Focusing Its Innovation Efforts Across Its Brands
Connecting Community Centers
UTT Empower Soweto is a Multipurpose Hub Joining Residents and Nature
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Urban Food Hubs
M&S Expands City Stores with Bakery, Coffee, Sushi, and Fresh Food
Tourism Energy Villages
Goa Government Pilots Net Positive, Low-Impact Tourism Clusters
Adult Social Clubs
Social Club 150 Offers In-Person Events to Connect Adults in Their 40s - 60s+
Community-Centric E-Commerce Initiatives
MyCommunity.Today Delivers Accessible Digital Tools
Insightful Development Apps
KidHub Gives Parents a Look at Predictors of a Child's Success
Wellness-First Social Networks
Communia Turns Social Media into Social Self-Care
Longevity Social Clubs
Unbound is a Physical and Digital Health Membership Centered on Community
AI Experiment Hubs
Google Labs Showcases Early AI Tools And Experimental Features
Startup Networking Platforms
'Solution' Connects the Global Startup Ecosystem in One Digital Hub
University Startup Pipelines
EpicenterU Helps Students Build Scalable Ventures Across the Delta
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
Brand-Creator Matchmaking Events
Dhar Mann Studios & Brand Innovators Hosted a Speed Dating Event
Marketing Firm Innovation Hubs
Stagwell is Gearing Up to Open Its New Headquarters in Singapore
Final-Mile Hub Networks
Tractor Supply Launches Its Final-Mile Hub Program
All-In-One Retailer Community Apps
Pacsun Debuts the PS Community Hub App
Artisan Fashion Incubators
Ibu Atelier Supports Women-Led Heritage Craft Businesses
Community Event Hubs
Annex House is a First-of-Its-Kind Physical Gathering Space from Usal Project
Open Tech Learning Tools
Imaginary Hub Offers Free Coding Courses And Expert-Led Live Classes
Nutrition Ecosystem Restaurants
Fork to Fit Kitchen links meals, fitness, and wellness tracking
Green-Powered AI Districts
Uttar Pradesh Plans a Lucknow AI City Fueled By Clean Energy
Social Media Hubs
Unified Socials Centralizes Management Across Multiple Platforms
Connected Reading Ecosystems
Kobo Introduced Automatic StoryGraph Reading Syncing
Luxury Retail Ecosystems
Exemplar Luxury Group Unites Three Luxury Retail Banners
On-Demand Content Creation Apps
Social Agent Connects Users to Certified Content Creators
Community Wellness Centres
The Apple House by Okra Supports Nature Based Learning
Wellness Recovery Events
Toronto's The Wellness Club Hosts an Immersive Social Wellness Experience
Comprehensive Private Health Societies
Everhaus Emphasizes Luxury and Proactive Health
Startup Asset Marketplaces
SimpleClosure Enables Founders to Sell Company Assets After Shutdown
On-Site Employee Gyms
EGYM Hussle Opens New London Headquarters
Relationship Intelligence Platforms
The Swarm Centralizes Networks To Unlock Warm Business Intros
Cross-Industry Loyalty Ecosystems
oneworld and Taj Connect Airline and Hotel Rewards
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Local Social Networks
NearYou Connects Neighbors And Strengthens Local Community Bonds
Equity-Backed Artist Programs
The Elephant Room Launches Its Artist Equity Program
Ai-Powered Fitness Marketplaces
SweatCircle Debuts an AI-Powered Fitness Marketplace
Social Networking Hubs
Internet Social Café Lets Users Explore Cafés and Build Online Connections
Circular Fashion Platforms
eBay Acquired Depop to Grow Its Fashion Resale Ecosystem
Third Space Community Programming
Exhibition Place Community Connect Events Will Launch This July
Creator Community Tools
The Builder's Cohort Connects Makers for Creative Collaboration and Growth
Indie Maker Directories
IndieHub Connects Indie Makers With Tools, Experts, And Growth Resources
Personalised Immersive Wellness
Emergence at 113 Spring is a New Multi-Sensorial Wellness Curation
Corporate Coworking Campus Spaces
Ford Debuts The Mezz At Michigan Central Station
Productivity Co-Working Games
On-Together: Virtual Co-Working Turns Focus Sessions to Shared Play
Community Travel Platforms
Discover Hidden Gems and Share Locations with TravelShare
Playful Futuristic Work Campuses
MAX Zone Hub in Foshan Opens as a Multi-Level Workplace Campus
Centralized Web3 Gaming Platforms
Play Solana Announced 'SuperHUB' to Unify Web3 Communities
Embedded Safety Networks
‘Ask for Angela’ Builds Retail-Based Support Systems Across Toronto
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
All-in-One Productivity Hubs
Utility Hub Offers Secure, Browser-Based Tools For Work and School
Community Housing Finders
Homes and Homies connects people for shared living and house hunting
Grass-Topped Versatile Community Hubs
MDAD & TODOS Arquitetura Present the Modern Casa Una
Streamlined Case Management Software
Social Work Portal is Introducing a New Case Management Hub
Centralized Port Innovation Centers
BlueTechPort Expands and Supports the Blue Economy
Creator-Led Beauty Commerce
Amazon India Combines Creator Content and Beauty Shopping
Community Voices Installation
Unheard Voices Pavilion Spotlights Labor of London’s Night Workers
Compact Civic Workspaces
The Stroud Green Housing Centre Creates a Modest Community Hub
Refurbished Neurodiverse Student Hubs
Shrub Oak International School Refurbished Its Student Hub
Accessibility Infrastructure Enhancement Partnerships
SMILE Mass and Volunteer Ventures Partner
Branded Social Impact Initiatives
Youth To The People Unveils the Community To The People Program
Affordable Smart Community Projects
Arrow Electronics and Habitat for Humanity Collaborate
Empathy-First Loyalty Playbooks
SumUp's CEO Highlights Main Street Tactics For Tech Loyalty
Community Hub Convenience Stores
Co-op turns local stores into delivery and service hubs
Social Finance Ecosystems
Venmo blends payments, rewards, and social discovery features
Interactive Learning Games
FamilyFunHub Makes Learning Engaging With Free Educational Games
Internal Social Platforms
Mush Social Enables Private Communication And Engagement For Teams
Social Commerce Platforms
Synapse Hub Centralizes Bookings and Social Shopping with AI Suggestions
AI Social Connectors
Blurbs Provides AI-Moderated Group Chats To Foster Genuine Connections
Intelligent Urban Infrastructure
The Korea Innovation Foundation Supports TurbineCrew's Smart Pole
AI Productivity Tools
AI Utility Hub Offers Smart AI Tools To Boost Productivity And Creativity
Idea Collaboration Hubs
Idearify Helps Users Create, Collaborate, And Protect Their Ideas
Community-Driven Loyalty Programs
Salad House Turned Guest Spending Into Local Donations
Mobile Urban Greenhouses
Sementeira Ambulante by LIMIT Architecture Brings Urban Farming on Wheels
User-Controlled Social Algorithms
Threads Launches Your Algo and Expands Community Features
Bright Creative Office Hubs
This Sauvage TV Office Supports Collaboration with Flow and Light
Destination Discovery Platforms
Humbo Helps Travelers Decide Where to Go Before Planning Details
Wellness Productivity Hubs
SpongeHome Combines Emotional Wellness, Focus, And Task Management
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Intentional Messaging Platforms
PenPal Hub Connects Through Mindset-Based Meaningful Conversations
Unified Commerce Hubs
Paage Turns Any Bio Link Into A Full-Featured Commerce Platform
Community Engagement Platforms
Hivescout Helps You Find And Engage Your Audience Across Forums
Integrated Productivity Hubs
Parallel Organizes Tasks, Moods, Habits, And Notes In One Place
Emotion-Based Social Networks
Oura Social Turns Personal Feelings into Shared, Visual Expression
Urban Greening Infrastructure
GreenPublic Connects Communities With Cities for Tree Planting
Idea Discovery Platforms
ProblemSolver Hub Helps Identify Market Gaps And Business Opportunities
Food-Centric Communities
CERES Designs Housing With Integrated Food and Dining Spaces
Remote Work Community Platforms
Drop In Makes Casual Coworking Meetups Easier To Discover
Collaborative Prompt Platforms
Prompt Hub Lets Users Share And Remix AI Prompts
Repurposed Community Hubs
Mooie Buurt Adds Value to Venues & Unites Locals During Off-Peak Hours
Women-Led Camping Communities
Girl Camper Connects Women Through Outdoor Events and Camping Events
Campus Convenience Hubs
Co-op Expands Self-Service Stores Across Russell Group Universities
Creative Networking Tools
Designer Hikes Builds Community By Connecting Designers Outdoors
Community Connection Initiatives
Hosted Chatter & Natter Sessions Help People Connect Weekly
Digital Sharing Platforms
Venture Vault Enables Innovators to Share Ideas and Collaborate
Unified Knowledge Hubs
Digital Notes Combines Ideas, Memories, And Projects In One Platform
Unified Enterprise Systems
DronaHQ Powers Apps, Agents, And Automations Connected To Businesses
Indie Developer Hubs
Access Free Tools And Resources For Independent Projects With IndieHub
Wellness Enterprise-Grade Digital Brands
LeisureLabs Announces Its Sister Company — Connect
Digital Fundraising Competitions
Headquarterz Launched the Community Cup
AI Resource Hubs
Grids Provides 190+ AI Tools, News, and Insights in One Platform
Massive Engineering Campus Expansions
Uber Opens Bengaluru And Hyderabad engineering Campuses
Social Gaming Networks
Playwrk Connects Professionals Through Curated Gaming Experiences
Breakthrough Development Hubs
Build Y Provides Tools and Insights to Drive Remarkable Creations
Virtual Event Platforms
Evvve Turns Ideas Into Global Events And Communities In One Place
Social Entertainment Apps
BuzzWheel Turns Group Gatherings Into Interactive Challenge Experiences
Curated Productivity Directories
Efficiency Hub Curates Productivity Apps To Improve Workflow
Community Fashion Events
Free People Hosts a Charitable Summer Gathering with Film and Activities
Crowd Analytics Beacons
EB Systems Deploys Crowd-Tracking Beacons at FIFA Venues
Social Workplace Branding Tools
Soshial Helps You Build and Grow a Personal Brand on LinkedIn
Developer Content Hubs
Devlopea Enables Developers To Share Short Posts And Code Snippets
Empowering Entrepeneur Clubs
Saltbox Introduces 'Upstream' for Loyal Members Looking for Community
Neighborhood Connection Platforms
NeigborDrop Helps Neighbors Connect for Quick, Local Assistance
Cultural Travel Stays
Connect With Local Families Abroad Through Adventure Homestay
Peer Feedback Networks
IndieVoice Helps Indie Hackers Share and Receive Product Feedback
Developer Knowledge Hubs
Vibe Codebook Connects AI Builders For Fast Answers And Live Help
Professional Networking Communities
Waivly Connects Professionals Through A Private Network
Modular Corporate Workspaces
Oculus Design Studio Unveiled Nestle IT & Digital Hub in Bangalore
Social Sharing Tools
Social Plus Expands Your Reach With Shared Posts Across Platforms
Workplace Engagement Platforms
Café Helps Teams Connect Through In Person Meetings And Events
Repurposed Workplace Training Hubs
Cachet Group Transformed the Anytime Fitness Basement
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