There is typically a lot to say about social entrepreneurship mentorship opportunities. Of the many interviews done for SocialBusiness.org, many entrepreneurs -- new ones as well as ones that have been in the game for years -- have expressed at least some experience with having or being a mentor. While social enterprise communities, through its forums, community get-togethers, online presence, etc. tend to emphasize the role of giving and sharing knowledge, the teachable moment so to speak is typically a two-way street
From youth innovation programs to sustainable business education and student-funded enterprise competitions, these social entrepreneurship opportunities, if you look close enough, can also point to more informal ways of knowing and exchanging learnings through alternative approaches to not simply enterprise but also relationships.
28 Social Entrepreneurship Mentorship Opportunities
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Fair Trade Peruvian Handcrafts
Sanyork Promotes Artisans in a Poor Community of Lima
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Hip-Hop Social Enterprises
The Global Block Foundation Promotes Personal Sustainability
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Charity-Supporting Kicks
GIDEON SHOES are Hand-Crafted in an Anti-Sweatshop Ethical Workplace
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Incentive-Based Kid Community Service
Beltline Bike Shop in Atlanta Gets Youth At-Risk Involved
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Student-Funded Enterprise Competitions
The Dell Social Innovation Challenge Supports Entrepreneurs
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Personal Development Diners
Ground Level Cafe Offers Training to At-Risk Youth in Toronto
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Youth Development Programs
The Spring Project is a Radical Employment Effort in London
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Online Education Charities
Brightside Offers Mentoring and Tutoring on the Web
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Social Entrepreneurship Retreats
Hollyhock SVI Supports Mission-Based Businesses and Founders
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Social Good Accelerators
Hub Ventures Supports Entrepreneurs with Start-Ups
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Social Entrepreneur-Supporting Groups
Adsila Helps Those Who Aim to Address Universal Concerns
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Disruptive Entrepreneur Incubators
The Unreasonable Institute Spurs Social Enterprise Ventures
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Mission Mentorship Programs
'Academies for Social Entrepreneurship' Shoots for Sustainability
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PR for Purpose
Swarm Communications Services for Non-Profits and Social Enterprises
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Virtuously Veritable Dining
The Hoxton Apprentice Serves Feel-Good Meals
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Crime-Preventing Bistro Programs
San Francisco's Old Skool Cafe Employs At-Risk Youth
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Cause Mentorship
The Canadian Social Entrepreneurship Foundation Invests in Innovation
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Sustainable Business Education Programs
Springboard Innovation Is Designing the Future Locally
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Beneficial Business Accelerators
The Impact Engine Supports Social Enterprise in Chicago
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Youth Innovation Mentorships
Startup Corps Engages Students in Social Enterprise in Philadelphia
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Community-Bridging Organizations
Youth Social Innovation Capital Fund (YSI) Offers Finance Support
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Altruistic Organic Fertilizer Technology
Byoearth is a Social Venture Preserving the Planet
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Female-Focused Biz Incubators
Spark:Her by FYSE Helps Women Social Entrepreneurs Launch
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Mission-Focused Mentorship
Global Social Benefit Incubator Launched Kiva, VisionSpring
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Business-Building Education Programs
The Global Social Benefit Incubator at Santa Clara University
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Latin American Business Accelerators
Agora Partnerships Supports Social Entrepreneurs
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Membership-Based Business Insights
Audacious Innovators Gives You Access to Social Entrepreneurs
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Diversity-Dedicated Tech Incubators
The Driven Accelerator Group Supports Minority Entrepreneurs
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Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
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Creative Play Pop-Ups
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Online Mental Health Communities
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Experiential Social Clubs
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Small Business Grants Program
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Viral Video Databases
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Micro-Influencer Marketing Services
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Social Commerce Apps
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Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
Black Female-Identifying Entrepreneurs Grants
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Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Human-Sized Interactive AI Robots
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Peer-Connected Support Platforms
'Togetherall' Offers a Safe Online Community for Mutual Support
Product Maker Launch Platforms
MicroLaunch Offers a Streamlined Avenue for Feedback
Generative AI Accelerator Programs
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Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
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Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Gen Z Anti-Loneliness Funds
Hinge Combats Loneliness for Gen Z - $1M Fund
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Startup Name Generators
FindName Suggests Countless Ideas to Help Name Your New Business
Gen Z Sustainability Initiatives
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Hourly Job-Finding Apps
Gigs is a Job Platform for the Gig Economy
Thought-Provoking Social Apps
Quiver is a Social Media App for Thinkers Seeking Connection
Influencer Christmas Campaigns
An Influencer Couple from Wigan Launched the Giftmas Tree Project
AI Startup Pitch Assistants
PitchBob.io Helps Entrepreneurs Refine and Hone Their Pitches
Social Dating App Features
Tinder Now Supports Collaborative Matchmaking with Friends and Family
Sneakerhead Mentoring Programs
eBay's Sneaker Academy Turns Sneakerheads Into Entrepreneurs
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Startup Applicant Tracking Platforms
The 'Briteloop' Platform is Built for Small Businesses
Eight-Month Design Residency Programs
Colony Seeks to Nurture Emerging Design Talent
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Digital Literacy Programs
Two Parkland Students Launch CLEO to Empower Seniors with Technology
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
Biophilic Serene Communities
The Biophilic Leadership Summit is Surrounded by Greenery
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Career-Supporting Neurodiversity Initiatives
Deloitte is Committed to Helping All People Thrive
Anonymous Workplace Review Features
Glassdoor Communities Allows Employees to Post Candidly
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
One-on-One Coaching Marketplaces
Skillest Launches New Sports to Its Roster of Coaching Offerings
Sustainable Future Contests
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Empowers Young Minds
Idea-Testing Startup Tools
Startup Idea Tester Streamlines the Early Stages of a Business
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Parent-Child Connection Platforms
ParentSider Helps Parents Get More Quality Time with Their Kids
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
Peer-to-Peer Conversation Campaigns
JOYBA's Real Tea, Real Talk Supports Mental Health in Youth
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Influencer Partnership Platforms
impact.com Launches a New Platform for Influencer Management
Pet Care Fellowship Programs
Royal Canin and Leap Venture Academy are Uplifting Startups
Musician Mentoring Programs
The Gibson Generation Group Cultivates Youth Talent
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Eco Meal Program Initiatives
The Home Chef Food Rescue Program Redirects Surplus and Waste
Vocational Education Advocacy Campaigns
Kagiso Trust and Sasol Foundation Launch a New Initiative
Conversation-Starting Prompt Decks
Mingler Has Engaging Conversation Starters for Every Topic
Youth Culture Telecom Campaigns
Deutsche Telekom's Summer Campaign Connects with Gen Z
Social Engagement Platforms
Perspik Provides an Online Space for Thoughtful Engagement
Reimagined Hybrid Workspace Designs
Mason Studio Redesigned its Offices in Toronto
Education-Enhancing Chatbot Services
The 'Stretch' Chatbot Offers Resources For K-12 Educators
AI Business Consultants
15-Minute Business Plans Helps Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Mindful Sabbatical Planners
This Planner Helps People Navigate and Reflect on the Work Breaks
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Immersive Eco-Conscious Employee Training
Les Nouveaux Géants Attempts to Revolutionize Training
Open-Source AI Tutors
Evelyn Provides Educators with Versatile Tools to Engage Students
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
AI-Boosted Enterprise Tools
The 'Innovation Assistant' Assists Ideation and Implementation
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
AI Elevator Pitch Generators
Elevator Pitch Uses AI to Create Personalized Entrepreneurial Pitches
Influencer Marketing Agencies
NYMA Embraces Influencer Marketing as a Part of its Core Offerings
Supportive Female Entrepreneur Scholarships
Swerve Boasts the Swerve(HER) Elevation Scholarship
Offline Community Marketplaces
Aerie’s Hidden Gem Marketplace Created a Shared Space for Brands
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Couple-Friendly Journaling Exercises
Venice Offers Psychology-Backed Journaling for Couples
AI Boomer Mentor Programs
Eldera is Connecting Baby Boomers with Kids Who Need Mentors
Incarcerated Employment Programs
Next Chapter Aims to Create a More Equitable Workplace
Collegiate-Level AI Coaching
Omnic.ai Partners with the UK-Based Esports Youth Club
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
Thought Leadership Assistants
Jessica By Queue Uses AI to Streamline Content Creation
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
Hospitality Neighborly Initiatives
Hotel Indigo Launches Neighborly Borrowing Program
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Hispanic-Focused Business Opportunities
PepsiCo Unveils the Newest Greenhouse Accelerator Program
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
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
Network-Connecting AI Solutions
Village AI Connect with Your Network to Close Deals
Private Influencer Social Groups
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Reward-Based Empowerment Platforms
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Event Speaker Networks
HeySummit is a Network for Event Speakers to Connect with Organizers
Educator Resource Sharing Platforms
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Community Challenge Platforms
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Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
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Location-Based Photo Sharing
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Refurbished Tech Initiatives
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Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Reflective Peer Support Platforms
HOPE Connects Struggling People to Their Future Selves
Community Care Helpers
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Urban Communal Dining Events
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Children-Supporting Trust Initiatives
The Children who Trust Again Campaign Supports Abuse Victims
Branded Small Business Contests
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Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Connection-Building Prompt Apps
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Professional Networking Platforms
Peerlist Helps Individuals and Businesses Create Profiles
Connective Daily Email Groups
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Friendship-Focused Finance Agreements
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Diversity-Promoting Digital Courses
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Practical Practice Coding Projects
SkillReactor Helps Coders Hone Their Abilities
Empowering Educational Initiatives
Sight School Empowers Individuals with Visual Impairments
Gen Z-Backed Eco Initiatives
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Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Veteran Employment Courses
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Community-Building Wine Platforms
Curious Vines Debuts a Support Platform for Uniting Wine-Makers
Senior Enrichement Programs
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Career-Navigating Mentorship Platforms
Meander Helps Everyone Thrive Professionally
Diverse Job Connection Platform
FlexRem Caters to Hybrid, Remote, In-Office and More
Collaborative Developer Hubs
DevBuddies is an Online Hub for Developers to Work on Projects
Streamlined Start-Up Job Searching
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Efficient Personalized Idea Newsletters
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Faith-First Online Platforms
The Mission Connects Like-Minded People Looking for a Deeper Meaning
Diverse Leadership Inanities
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India-Based Senior Campaigns
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Community Social Apps
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Creativity-Focused Online Networks
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Experiential Workplace Rewards
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Restorative CSR Projects
EY Foundation Pledges to Restore Biodiversity in Certain Indian Villages
Educational Community Events
Mott Community College Launches the "Reconnect on Campus" Initiative
Educational CSR Initatives
Shimanto Bank Contributes to Bangladesh's Education Assistance Trust
Philanthropic Investment Banks
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Educational Esports Endeavors
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Connective Altruistic Apps
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