Impact investing innovations have grown to broaden their network by stressing how the return is also financial (not just all of that social and environmental stuff) --and successfully so. "As the new economy movement grows in communities around the country, it’s imperative that it finds direct ways to integrate its activities with impact investors to best assist in expanding solutions at the local level, especially in historically marginalized communities that may otherwise get passed over," Atlee McFellin wrote in the Triple Pundit's "Impact Investing for the New Economy: People."
For the last two years in the fall, SocialBusiness.org has attended the Social Finance Forum in Toronto and it's a place to feel out the currents of what's going on in terms of impact investing innovations.
13 Impact Investing Innovations
From Social Finance Forums to Remote Healthcare Technologies:
Tiana Reid — Feb 24, 2013 — Social Good
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Remote Healthcare Technologies
iKure is a Kolkata-Based Delivery Platform for India
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Social Capital Databases
ImpactSpace Gives Information on Companies, Entrepreneurs and Investors
11
For-Profits Women's Clinics (UPDATE)
Penda Health Sees its First Patients in Kenya
10
Market-Based Poverty Solutions
Khosla Impact Invests in Products and Service for the World's Poor
9
Nigerian Entrepreneurship Incubators
The Co-Creation Hub Helps Foster Social Innovation in Lagos
8
Social Finance Forums
Mobilize Capital and Inspire New Ideas at 'Investing in Good Deals'
7
Sector-Spanning Social Firms
Purpose Capital Connects Creative Businesses and Investors
6
Community Solar Bonds
SolarShare Co-op Offers Impact Investors Triple Bottom Line Benefits
5
Ethical Investments
Jalia Ventures Provides Capital to Ethical and Socially Responsible Companies
4
Latin American Business Accelerators
Agora Partnerships Supports Social Entrepreneurs
3
Investment Metrics Webinars
The 'Social Measurement Use Among Canadian Impact Investors' Study
2
Rema Subramanian and Ritu Verma, Ankur Capital (INTERVIEW)
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Flying Pig Pitches
Good Deals UK Brings Unconventional Voting to the 2011 Social Finance Forum
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AI-Powered Patient-Centered Healthcare
Citizen Health Has Been Successful in Raising Funds
Healthcare Artificial Intelligence Platforms
TELUS and League Launch a Sovereign Ai Facility
Global Social Impact Initiatives
Reckitt Expands Its Catalyst Program in the US
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
AI Training Marketplaces
LinkedIn Tests Platforms Paying Experts to Train AI
Gamified Financial Education Initiatives
TD Bank and the Venture Valley Creators Partner
Fashion-Forward Cultural Infrastructure Initiatives
THE FASH APP Debuts Founding Benefactor Circle
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Superintelligence Startup Fundraises
Ineffable Intelligence Has Raised $1.1B In Seed Funding
AI Startup Resources
AI Startup Offers 400+ Curated Tools and Guides for Founders
Corporate Skin-Care Initiatives
Beiersdorf Launches the Skin Care Innovation Fund
Social Insight Tools
Currents AI Turns Social Media Data Into Actionable Business Insights
Dynamic Scent-Inspired Fashion Presentations
Startup Fashion Week 2026 Concluded Its Program
B2B-Focused Health Insight Platforms
Spike Technologies Debuts Spike Health Insights
Advanced School Safety Innovations
Navigate360 Debuts "One Platform for a Safe & Compliant School"
Veterinary Care Access Initiatives
PetSmart Charities Notes Significant Charity Milestone
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Brand-Creator Matchmaking Events
Dhar Mann Studios & Brand Innovators Hosted a Speed Dating Event
Awareness-Promoting Medical Initiatives
Newmedical Technology Emphasizes Care and Education
Immersive Wellbeing Experiences
Healf's Inaugural Wellness Event is Dubbed Healf Experience (HX25)
AI-Driven Sports Startups
IBM Launches Its Sports Tech Startup Challenge
Women-Focused Business Grants
Mastercard Opened Its Small Business Fund 2026 to Canadian Women
AI-Centric Publication Podcasts
VentureBeat Announced a New AI Podcast Alongside its Research
Startup Idea Newsletters
Easy Startup Ideas Delivers Business Roadmaps For Aspiring Founders
Healthcare-Focused Talent Acquisition Services
Chapter 2 Health Talent Revolutionizes the Industry
Strategic Web3 Ecosystem Expansions
HTX Ventures and HTX DAO Attended Consensus Hong Kong 2026
Blockchain-Native AI Economies
Splendor Labs Creates Decentralized Economic System for AI
Next-Gen Crowdfunding Platforms
Indiegogo Introduced Advanced Creators Tools, Verification & More
Community-Centric E-Commerce Initiatives
MyCommunity.Today Delivers Accessible Digital Tools
Empowering Senior-Focused Frameworks
Digital Medicine Society Pioneers Tech-Enabled Aging at Home
Care Coordination Industry Events
Olio Has Launched the Care Coordination Engagement Summit
Commercialization Accelerator Programs
NM FAST Supports Deep-Tech Startups Pursuing Federal Grants
Wellness-First Social Networks
Communia Turns Social Media into Social Self-Care
On-Campus Business Incubators
San Francisco Bay University is Debuting Innovate Bay
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Disability Inclusion-Focused Initiatives
The World Health Organization Issues a Call for Proposals
Startup Networking Platforms
'Solution' Connects the Global Startup Ecosystem in One Digital Hub
Indian AI Expansions
Amazon Scales India AI Infrastructure With Massive Investment Plan
Embedded Lending Platforms
Adyen Launched SMB Financing Through Platforms
Marketing Firm Innovation Hubs
Stagwell is Gearing Up to Open Its New Headquarters in Singapore
Future Tech Blogs
Next Horizon Covers AI, Space, Biotechnology And Emerging Technologies
Accelerated Hiv Care Innovations
Elton John AIDS Foundation Celebrates Zipline's US Funding
Innovative Healthcare R&D Platforms
Veranex Debuts a Medical Technology Industry First
Private Company Financial Tools
Yahoo Finance, EquityZen & Forge Global Debut Private Markets Hub
African Creator Economy Platforms
The Sony Innovation Fund is Supporting the Work of Twiva
Health Equity-Focused Summits
CareMessage Announces Inaugural Connected by Care 2025 Summit
Italian Coffee Partnerships
The Lavazza IncluCity Festival is an Immersive Toronto Experience
AI-Driven AgeTech Consortiums
AgeTech Collaborative from AARP Seeks to Improve Quality of Life
Innovative Fireplace Designs
Hearth & Home Technologies Spotlights Its Design Vision at 2026 IBS
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Operational Model Transformation Initiatives
Wice is Embarking on a Significant Strategic Overhaul
Wellness Recovery Events
Toronto's The Wellness Club Hosts an Immersive Social Wellness Experience
Restaurant-Supporting Loyalty Platforms
inKind Boasts Its Successes on Its 10-Year Anniversary
Integrated Travel Wellness
Fairmont’s 'Wellness Without Walls' Brings Flexible Routines to Travel
Inclusive Tech Awards
The Qatar Assistive Technology Center Boasts the Mada Innovation Award
High-End Health-Focused Conferences
The Assembly Prioritizes Experiential Engagement for Its Event
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Home Savings-Focused Partnerships
MyQuarters and Flinks Offer a New Way to Save for a Home
Employer-Focused Therapy Platforms
Grow Therapy Launches an Employer and Health System Offering
Sustainability-Focused International Strategies
Haier Group Expands Sustainable Ecosystems
Technology-Driven Healthy Aging Projects
MEDTEQ+ and AGE-WELL Continue the envisAGE Initiative
Sustainable Data Centers
Amazon Invests in Eco-Friendly Infrastructure and Energy Systems
E-Commerce-Like Healthcare Platforms
General Medicine Has Secured $32 Million in Venture Funding
Social Networking Hubs
Internet Social Café Lets Users Explore Cafés and Build Online Connections
Co-Branded Wellness Challenges
incentifi and Healf Give Employees Incentives to Be Healthy
Investment Discovery-Focused Tools
Interactive Brokers Debuts the Connections Tool
Local Community Grant Programmes
Four Pillars Launches Four Pillars of the Community Grants
Personalised Immersive Wellness
Emergence at 113 Spring is a New Multi-Sensorial Wellness Curation
AI Investment Reporting Platforms
InvestSuite Launched StoryTeller for Modern Portfolio Reporting
Financial Planning Suites
Smart Invest Returns Offers Tools for Retirement, Investment & More
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
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Mobile Pay-What-You-Can Markets
Brightspeed Partners with Ripe for Revival to Support Communities
Regional Filmmaker-Supporting Platforms
IFC Has Committed Funding to Filmmakers Mart
Global Healthcare Access
SafeMedicalTravel Connects Patients To Affordable Medical Care In India
AI-Driven Science Funds
Breakout Ventures Closes Fund III at $114 Million
Industry-Advancing AI-Powered Innovation Tools
3M is Presenting a Suite of Tech Advancements
Streamlined Case Management Software
Social Work Portal is Introducing a New Case Management Hub
Charitable Influencer-Targeting Campaigns
Puresport Runs the 'Thrift It Back' Campaign
Executive Innovation Insight Services
Retail Innovation Council And dunnhumby Launch 'RIX'
Household Technology Rebranding Initiatives
PHNIX Unveils Its Brand Strategy and New Products
Accessibility-Focused Public Grants
Ontario Debuts Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone
Women Wealth Profiles
Millionaires List Showcases Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs And Their Paths
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
Canadian Healthcare Sector Investments
The Government of Canada Supports MoveMobility & QDoc Inc.
Accessible Education-Focused Organizations
Ampere Has Merged with Canada Learning Code
Financial Education-Focused Partnerships
Banking Academy of Vietnam and Vantage Foundation Partner
Total Wellness Platforms
CARE Integrates Biological, Psychological, Social, and Spiritual Health
Philanthropic Investment Initiatives
Absolutaris Base Launches Global Philanthropy Initiative
Stock Analysis Platforms
Pocket Finance Hub Provides Insights On Stocks And Market Trends
Decentralized Social Websites
Surf Enables Creator-Owned Platforms
AI-Powered Thrift Platforms
Retail Control Systems Launches Brijjworks
Verified Identity Commerce Platforms
Kijiji Integrates Interac Verified Solutions
AI-Assisted Financial Platformas
InScope Launched an AI Platform for Financial Monitoring
Corporate Insurance Products
Markel Insurance Launches the InsurtechRisk+ Product for Businesses
Pickleball Facility Development Strategies
Pickleball Canada Parners with IPOP
Bank Branch Refresh Initiatives
S&T Bank Strives to Modernize Its Locations to Meet Consumer Needs
QSR-Backed Community Grants
Taco Bell Launches a New Scholarship Initative Amounting $28 Million
Expert Knowledge Platforms
Thinkers360 Connects Professionals With Top Experts And AI Tools
Peer-To-Peer Investment Marketplaces
Grvt Has Introduced Grvt Strategies
Balanced Venture Bets
Nexus Venture Partners Splits $700M Fund Between AI and India Startups
Strategic Community Resilience Funds
Mars Impact Fund Will Support Animals and Community
Impact Investing Tools
DoLand Pro Has Introduced a B2B SaaS Platform to Increase Transparency
Fundraising Intelligence Tools
StartupSnoop Delivers AI-Collected Fundraising Data In One Place
Blueberry Acceleration Programs
USHBC Unveils the Blueberry Boost Accelerator Program
AI-Powered Learning Engines
The Jorgepaez Wealth Circle Taps Elias Sinclair for Guidance
Urban Greening Infrastructure
GreenPublic Connects Communities With Cities for Tree Planting
Gen Z-Focused Tech Initiatives
SJTU Welcomed Gen Z Students as Part to Discuss Tech
Accelerated AI Funding Platforms
Franchise Now Speeds Up Lending and Onboarding with Automation
Targeted Startup Incentive Programs
Sugar Land Launches the 'Sugar Land Starts Up Innovation Fund'
Trauma-Informed Healing Home Fundraisers
MoreYoga Joins Forces with Furnishing Futures
Financial Messaging Services
IBM has announced SWIFT Standard Release 2025
Digital Sharing Platforms
Venture Vault Enables Innovators to Share Ideas and Collaborate
CPG-Focused Service-For-Equity Models
Crave Ventures Has Formally Commenced Operations
Quantum Economy-Focused Consortiums
Florida Quantum Was Announced at Tech Basel Miami AI Summit
Grant Discovery Platforms
Startup Grants Helps Founders Find and Apply For Non-Dilutive Funding
Digital Fundraising Competitions
Headquarterz Launched the Community Cup
Tech-Empowered Accessibility Initiatives
Remarkable Advocates for Individuals with Disabilities
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
Civic-Led Buy Local Campaigns
City of Toronto Launches 'Love Local' Campaign to Support Businesses
Non-Profit-Focused Ai Referral Networks
GPNP Debuts More Power Together
Agriculture-Focused Summit Competitions
The Grow-NY Program Will Distribute 3 Million in Funding
Startup Insight Platforms
App Stacks Reveals App Stories, Tech Stacks, And Builder Insights
Outdoor Experiences-Focused Non-Profits
Heather Kuhlken and Families in Nature Receive an Award
Startup Funding Directories
Credit for Startups Helps Entrepreneurs Discover Funding Opportunities
Housing Innovation Symposiums
The Boston Society for Architecture Focuses on the Future of Housing
Community-Driven Alzheimer's Fundraisers
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Hosts a Walk for Alzheimer's
Peer Feedback Networks
IndieVoice Helps Indie Hackers Share and Receive Product Feedback
Investment Simulator Platforms
Money Time Machine Calculates Inflation Impact & Investment Growth
Social Sharing Tools
Social Plus Expands Your Reach With Shared Posts Across Platforms
Long-Term Inclusive Activity Programs
Activity Alliance Learning Hub Boasts a Specialized Program
Productivity Framework Tools
Effectivity Lab Helps Teams Focus On Priorities And Achieve More
Tiered Office Incentive Programs
Superhuman Launches the Ways of Working Program
Stock Search Engines
Revv Invest Helps You Discover And Understand Stocks Instantly
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
Hospitality Strategy Communities
The PickUp Unites Revenue Managers in One Hub