What do these Mumbai-based social enterprises have in common? Perhaps not a whole lot in terms of business model but they all work in Mumbai, the capital city of Maharashtra, formerly known as Bombay, and the city with the most people in all of India. What this means is that some of the areas they address are similar even if the ways and methods may vary.
Here are a few examples of the variety. There's Mirakle Couriers, which hires hearing-impaired couriers and messengers for its services. Quite differently, yet important to mention here is Cycle Chalao, a bike-sharing scheme in India that was actually recently shut down because of lack of government funding. This illuminates some of the shared challenged that these social enterprises may face as Mumbai-based social enterprises.
10 Mumbai-Based Social Enterprises
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Hip Guilt-Free Tees
No Nasties Makes Fairly Traded Organic Cotton Shirts in India
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Disposable Parametric Planters
Paper Vase is a Simple Captivating Cover for an Insipid Stem Holder
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Indian Bike-Sharing Schemes
Cycle Chalao Had to Close Due to Lack of Government Support
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Magnanimous Mailing Services
Mumbai's Mirakle Couriers Gives the Disadvantaged Much-Needed Work
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Inclusive Economic Development
Aavishkaar Invests in Rural Communities Through Entrepreneurs
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Social Enterprise Connectors
The Sankalp Forum Works with Investors to Build Business
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Decentralized Waste Management Solutions
'Sampurn(e)arth' Works in Mumbai to Engage Waste-Pickers
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Distinctive Crafty Notes
My Card My Story Empowers Children in Mumbai by Showcasing Their Art
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Mobile Life-Saving Enterprises
Dial 1298 Provides Emergency Medical Attention to Individuals
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Social Advisory Firms
Intellecap is a ‘Think and Do' Tank With Market-Based Strategies
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Lifestyle-Conscious Electric Scooters
The BMW CE 04 Vagabund Moto Concept is Multifunctional
Sustainable Streetwear Store Interiors
Snarkitecture Embraces Recycled Materials for This Store
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Short-Range Electric Motorcycles
The ATHENA e-Motorcycle Concept by Zhengxuan Xie is Stylish
Electric Cruiser Bikes
Royal Enfield's 'Elektrik01' Features a Motorcycle-Inspired Frame
Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem is All-in-One
Gen Z-Focused Fashion Labels
The 'MIXT' Label Caters to Youthful Fashion-Forward Indian Consumers
Shapeshifting Urban Commuter Trikes
The MG-X Trike Concept by Benjamin Miller is Futuristic
Multifunctional Hybrid Electric Bikes
YU ID Presents the Versatile Electric Mobility Bike
Low-Value Plastic Recycling Methods
Ashaya Aims to Reuse Non-Recyclable Plastic Packaging
Moped-Mimicking eBikes
This Unique eBike is Fitted With Fat Tires For a More Comfortable Ride
Shapeshifting Electric Motorbikes
The Conceptual Sony x Honda E-Volve by Jennifer Ellison is Sleek
Buddhist-Themed Utilitarian Streetwear
maharishi's New Capsule is Inspired by Buddhism & Halloween
Community-Driven Retail Stores
Stone Island's Munich Store Emphasizes the Importance of Community
On-Demand Fashion Production
Shein Moves Away From its Fast Fashion Roots with New Manufacturing
Vibrant City-Honoring Sneaker Packs
size? and adidas Originals Launch a London Pack
Sustainable Airport Terminal Designs
This Lush Green Terminal is Powered By Renewable Energy
Ayurveda-Inspired Yoga Products
Mindful Collective Co. Unveils b, halfmoon
Vintage-Tinged Militaristic Apparel
The maharishi Spring 2023 Capsule is Inspired by Retro Themes
Metaverse Social Spaces
Pax.world Partners with Design Studios to Create a Series of Social Spaces
Electric Cargo Trike Concepts
The New Cake Slev Concept is Imagined for Urban Environments
Elegant Shape-Shifting Concept Bikes
Richard Huang Designs the Very Sleek Project M³ Motorbike
Urban Rental Scooter Systems
The 'City Wander' Portable Rental Scooter Concept is Space-Efficient
Community-Centric Headquarters
SPACE10 Embraces Community-Centric Design for Its Headquarters
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
Multi-Use Apartments
Another Seedbed is Located in Brooklyn and Doubles as a Performance Space
Jade-Tonal Collaborative Sneakers
Maha Creates a Pair of the adidas Samba Sneaker Model
Balearic Island Housing Projects
The Life Reusing Posidonia Project has 14 Dwellings on the Island
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Connected Urbanite Electric Bikes
The Pave Motors BK e-Bike Has a Sleek, Minimalist Design
Kerala-Based Modern Apartments
Studioarch+Partners Designs the Colorful Next Door Project
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Transformable India-Based EVs
Revamp Moto Debuts India's First 'RM Buddie 25' Transformable EV
Geared Electric Motorbikes
Matter Unveiled India's First Electric Geared Bike with a 10.5 kW Motor
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Newly Built Mindfulness Cities
The Gelephu Mindfulness City Will Be Built South of Bhutan
Marathon-Celebrating Collaborative Sneakers
Run the Boroughs Joins New Balance on a New Sneaker
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
Recycled Plastic-Made Electric Scooters
Gogoro and MUJI Present the VIVA ME and VIVA MIX ME Bikes
Commuter-Focused Exploration E-Bikes
TENWAYS Launches the City Commuter and City Explorer Series
Jackfruit-Inspired Sneakers
Kamthala is a Sneaker Designed in Bangladesh and Made in Europe
Last-Mile Delivery E-Bikes
Hero Lectro's 'Muv-E' is Efficient and Cost-Effective for Operation
Office Locker Systems
Pair Continues to Innovate for the Post-Covid Office Environment
Streetwear-Informed Sporty Kits
Arsenal Football Club and maharishi Join on a New Capsule
Green Medium-Density Developments
Brahn Smillie-Fearn Consolidates Built & Natural Environments
E-Bike-Powered Logistics Services
Fez Delivery is Utilizing the 'FEZ ECO' in Last-Mile Delivery
London-Inspired Sporty Campaigns
Nike Presents the Pulse of London Campaign Honoring the City
Musical Monsoon Billboards
Brooke Bond Taj Mahal Tea Made a Record-Breaking Interactive Billboard
Women-Celebrating Sports Lines
Mitchell & Ness & Melody Ehsani Celebrate Women in Sports Business
Young Professional Community Apps
Yuppie Helps Gen Z and Millennials Connect with One Another
Accelerated Modular Housing Construction
David Baker Architects Pushes for Housing in San Fran
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Asia-Honoring Artisanal Handmade Designs
IKEA Presents its MÄVINN Collection Celebrates Asia
Street-Informed Collaborative E-Bikes
Daily Paper Taps the Help of Super73 to Create the ZX Bike
Industrial Worker-inspired Fashion Capsules
Maharishi Draws Inspiration from Industrial Workwear
Gen Alpha Kitchenware Brands
'Basil' Raised Roughly $440,000 USD to Scale its D2C Kitchenwares
Influencer Search Apps
Mavn Connects Influencers with Their Favorite Brands for Paid Opportunities
Sneakerhead Mentoring Programs
eBay's Sneaker Academy Turns Sneakerheads Into Entrepreneurs
Car-Free AR Lenses
Bolt's Feels Like Home Campaign Uses AR to Envision Car-Free Spaces
Motorcycle Battery-Swapping Services
Multiple Companies Teamed up to Provide Battery Replacements
E-Bike Charging Partnerships
BikeFlex Partnered with Solarcycle on Renewable Bike Charging
Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces
Publicis Groupe's New Workspace is in New York's SoHo
Eco Grocer Delivery Solutions
Fulfilled by Misfits Leverages the Misfits Market Platform
Exposed Concrete Factory Structures
Iksoi Studio Adds a Concrete Grid to the Mallcom Factory
Collaborative Cyclist-Themed Footwear
END. and adidas Join Forces on the Social Cycling Series
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Artist-Envisioned Electric Bikes
Upway Unveils New Bikes with the Artist Collaboration Series
Chance to win £10,000
Meet the Cornish upcycler inspiring people
Israel-Based eBike Manufacturers
'PNY' was Founded in 2020 to Make Transport More Sustainable
Eastern City E-Bikes
MYBYK Unveiled Two Upcoming E-Bikes Targeted at Commuters and Workers
Land Trust Housing Blocks
Archio Completes an Apartment Complex for London Community Land Trust
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Electric Bikeshare Programs
'Bluebikes' is Adding a Fleet of eBikes to its Rental Suite
Sit-Down Scooter Rentals
Wheels Launches New Long-Term Scooter Rentals Option in Miami
Kenyan E-Bike Service Partnerships
Bolt Partnered with Three Brands to Expand E-Bikes in Kenya
Curvaceous Brick Forest Homes
Blurring Boundaries Designs the Asmalay Home in a Forest
Community-Driven Clothing Companies
'Bombas' Makes a Donation for Each Item Purchased
Bridge-Defining Tranquil Cities
BIG Studio Showcases the Plans for Mindfulness City
Travel-Inspired Pretzel Packaging
Sabio's Snacking Passport Offers an Interactive Element
Circular Sustainable Apparel
The PANGEA Mangrove Sunglasses Help Fund the Mangrove Cleanup
Adaptable Foldable Electric Bikes
Buzzy Bike Designs a Dynamic and Expressive E-Bike
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Emissions-Free Meal Deliveries
Zoomo and Uber Eats Have Partnered for Deliveries in London
Eco-Friendly Commuter Bikes
Svitch is Launching the 'CSR 762' After Announcing it in 2022
Expansive School Bamboo Canopies
CollectiveProject Creates a Canopy at Talaricheruvu Rural School
Custom-Made Stylized E-Bikes
'Mastix' Creates Personalized Bikes with High-Quality Components
Waterfront Social Housing
Studioninedots Designed Stepped Buildings in Amsterdam,
Mobility Tech Companies
'Sony Honda Mobility' is a Joint Tech Company Crafting Specialty Vehicles
Multi-Search Engine Expansions
Google Expands its Multi-Search Feature of Image and Text to India
Millet-Based Healthy Snacks
Govindjee Unveils a New Selection of Millet-Based Products
Sustainable Bamboo Tourism Bikes
Vélo Cuba Creates Bamboo Bikes for Locals to Tour Around
Long-Term Bike Rental Services
'Yulu' Offers Bike Rentals from an App for Up to 90 Days
Shopping-Oriented Metaverses
Flipkart Launches Its Own E-Commerce Metaverse, 'Flipverse'
Earthy Community Arts Center
New Makers Bureau and Localworks Design the 32° East Arts Centre
TV-Inspired Parisian Trips
DHARMA Curated a Trip to Paris Inspired by Netflix's Emily in Paris
Kenyan E-Bike Programs
Uber Drivers in Kenya can Now Use an Uber-Branded E-Bike with Electric Boda
Entrepreneurial Mentorship platforms
GrowthMentor Connects Individuals for 1:1 Support
Tree-Like Library Spaces
Studio Hinge Presents the Forest of Knowledge Library Design
AI-Powered Creative Services
WePost Saga Helps Businesses Enhance Their Online Social Presence
AI-Boosted Enterprise Tools
The 'Innovation Assistant' Assists Ideation and Implementation
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Expanded E-Bike-Sharing Programs
BCycle will be Available in Capitola's new Sharing Program
Retirement Finance Apps
Udeshi Financial Unveils P.R.I.D.E. Framework for Those in Retirement
Incarcerated Employment Programs
Next Chapter Aims to Create a More Equitable Workplace
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Empowering Lambani-Designed Accessories
Banjara Kasuti Introduces the New Lambani Looms Collection
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
City-Honoring Furniture Projects
The Symbiotic Urban Furniture Project is Imaginative
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Network-Connecting AI Solutions
Village AI Connect with Your Network to Close Deals
Cricket-Brand B2B Deals
Royal Expanded its Partnership with Cognizant Major League Cricket
Accessible Commerce Engines
Ecommerce Platform Mason Seeds $7.5m as It Takes on the ‘Amazon Tax’
Cozy Professional Office Designs
Mini Shodeinde Designs the Giant Ventures Office
Flexible User-Centric Rideshares
Careem Introduces Flexi Rides to Bolster its Market Presence
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
India-Based Refurbishing Brands
ReFit Global Sources Phones for Affordable Second-Hand Reselling
Opulent Car-Exploration Experiences
Lexus India Introduces the ‘Lexus Meraki on Wheels' Experience
Circular Garment Repair Services
Nanushka Launches a Garment Repair Service with Sojo
AI-Generated Social Ad Copy
the M1-Project Helps Business Owners Convert Using Social Media
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Real-Time Social Maps
Mapin is a Social Map That Connects the Community Through Content
State-Partnered Free E-Bike Programs
Hillsboro and The Street Trust Launched a Ride2Own Program
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
Immersive Residential Designs
Saniya Kantawala Designs (SKD) Designs the Sen Residence
Business E-Money Services
Greengage Debuts a E-Money Service for Businesses to Handle Money Easily
City Cleaning Campaigns
Patna Launches Mission Chakachak to Target Unauthorized Garbage Dumps
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Patterned Cultural Crockery
Dishoom's New Crockery Collection Arrives with an Indian Chintz Design
Productivity-Enhancing Focus Sessions
SoulCycle Partners with Deep Work Platform FLOWN
Diverse Leadership Inanities
Civic Nation Launched a New Initiative Dubbed the Change Collective
India-Based Senior Campaigns
The Alappuzha Social Justice Department Launches an Elderly Campaign
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Restorative CSR Projects
EY Foundation Pledges to Restore Biodiversity in Certain Indian Villages
Educational CSR Initatives
Shimanto Bank Contributes to Bangladesh's Education Assistance Trust