# Socialpreneur Support A variety of mentoring programs, classes & tools. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published May 24, 2012, updated Jun 4, 2012 | Category: [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/social-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/socialpreneur-support ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.8/10 - Evidence articles: 9 ## What is the Socialpreneur Support trend? **Socialpreneur Support:** Earlier this year, Trend Hunter shared the PRO trend "Innovation Aid," which discussed the rise of tools and programs helping budding entrepreneurs build successful businesses. However, the focus is now specifically repositioned on social business, as more and more consumers and brands become aware of how they can contribute to different social issues such as clean water or the environment. With this new focus, a variety of social business mentorship organizations, incubators, financing options and other support programs have popped up. In 2012 and beyond, for the consumer with a spark of an idea and the will to do good, anything is possible. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 9 featured examples - Articles from: Dec 13, 2011 to May 24, 2012 - Published: May 24, 2012 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Socialpreneur Support trend ### Rise of Social Business More and more consumers and brands become aware of how they can contribute to social causes, encouraging a variety of social business mentorship organizations, incubators, financing options and other support programs. ### Social Enterprise Financing Social business that supports other social businesses are on the rise and offering support through financing, ranging from £50,000 to £500,000. ### Social Innovation Hubs Communities and support programs for social entrepreneurs help create networking opportunities, offer mentorship services, and resources to take social enterprises to the next level. ## What the Socialpreneur Support trend means for industry ### For Social Enterprise and Support Organizations focusing on financing, mentoring, development, and resources for social entrepreneurs with a spark of an idea to contribute to different social issues. ### For Virtual Learning Centers Virtual and physical retreat centers providing personal and professional development opportunities to entrepreneurs and innovators in the social space. ### For Advertising and Clean Business Creative agencies offering branding, marketing, and ecosystem design services with a clean economic development focal point. ## Trend signals for Socialpreneur Support Trend score 2.8 out of 10, from popularity 42%, activity 33%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 42% - Activity: 33% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Socialpreneur Support trend 9 featured examples from Dec 13, 2011 to May 24, 2012. - [Clean Business Agencies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adbongo-inc): Adbongo Inc. Offers Incubation, Cause Marketing and Branding Services (Category: Social Good) Implication: The advertising and branding industry can explore disruptive innovation through incorporating cause marketing and social aspects into their services. - [Social Entrepreneurship Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollyhock-svi): Hollyhock SVI Supports Mission-Based Businesses and Founders (Category: Social Good) Implication: Learning centers like Hollyhock SVI provide retreats for personal and professional development. - [Social Good Accelerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hub-ventures): Hub Ventures Supports Entrepreneurs with Start-Ups (Category: Social Good) Implication: Venture capital firms can capitalize on the growing market of impact-oriented startups by providing seed funding and investment opportunities. - [Social Innovation Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schwab-foundation): The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Offers a Voice (Category: Social Good) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build sustainable and scalable business models that tackle societal problems while generating profits. - [Social Entrepreneur-Supporting Groups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adsila): Adsila Helps Those Who Aim to Address Universal Concerns (Category: Social Good) Implication: Opportunity for organizations and platforms to support and nurture social entrepreneurs in their efforts to address universal concerns. - [Mission Mentorship Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/academies-for-social-entrepreneurship): 'Academies for Social Entrepreneurship' Shoots for Sustainability (Category: Social Good) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating sustainable revenue streams for non-profit organizations. - [Cause Mentorship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-canadian-social-entrepreneurship-foundation): The Canadian Social Entrepreneurship Foundation Invests in Innovation (Category: Social Good) Implication: The Canadian Social Entrepreneurship Foundation invests in non-profit innovation through mentorship and resources. - [Social Enterprise Financing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-issues-invest): 'Big Issue Invest' is a Social Business that Invests in Others (Category: Social Good) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunities for social businesses to receive financing and support. - [Community Resource Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/setoolbelt): 'seToolbelt' Assists Social Entrepreneurs in Kickstarting Their Ventures (Category: Social Good) Implication: seToolbelt provides valuable resources and networking opportunities for social entrepreneurs to plan, launch, and manage successful ventures. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Social Good - [Athlete-Partnership Charity Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-bosa) - [Pet Rescue Food Donations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/badlands-ranch) - [Life Jacket Technology Advancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-jacket-technology) All articles: [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood)