These crowdfunded initiatives show the power of collective support when it comes to apps, art projects, social good campaigns, and branding efforts.
A social good campaign that's featured is Not Impossible Labs' accessible prosthetic limbs, which are offered through the facilitation of the collaborative efforts between creatives in the tech sphere. Another medically focused initiative is the 'Feverprints' app, which helps doctors to collect data on the sickness by allowing users to input information regarding their experiences.
For kombucha company Conscious Cultures, crowdsourcing has proven useful in helping it to rebrand its 'Barefoot Bucha' name, as it hosted a contest that gave fans the chance to suggest their own ideas. After going though the 500 entries that it received from the campaign, Conscious Cultures settled on the name 'Blue Ridge Bucha,' which references the mountains in the area that the beverages are produced.
19 Crowdfunded Initiatives
From P2P Clothing Rental Services to Craigslist Photography Projects:
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Documented Craigslist Encounters
This Photography Series Captures Subjects Who Answered Online Ads
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P2P Clothing Rental Services
'Boro' Lets People Borrow Apparel and Accessories from Other Locals
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Crowdsourced Cosmetic Products
BHüe Develops Products by Working Directly with Consumers
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Cheeky P2P Payment Campaigns
Venmo's 'Blank Me' Campaign Celebrates "Venmo" as a Household Name
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Pigeon Pollution Campaigns
Pigeon Air Patrol Used Backpack-Wearing Birds to Monitor Air Pollution
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Crowdsourced Drone Rental Services
The Droner Platform Easily Connects Customers to Drone Pilots
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Crowdsourced Trip Platforms
FundMyTravels Helps Millennials Raise Money For Their Ideal Vacations
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Crowdsourced Architecture Guides
The Architectour Books Curate the Best Urban Architecture
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Interactive Cinematic Experiences
'Late Shift' Lets the Theater's Audience Control the Narrative
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Crowdsourced Phone Design Campaigns
ZTE is Asking Consumers to Build its Next Smartphone
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Witty Text-Sourcing Apps
The Nattr App Lets You Crowdsource Witty Responses to Texts
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Prosthetic-Building Kits
These Prosthetics in a Box Make Replacement Limbs More Accessible
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Advisory Fashion Apps
The Styledotme App Helps You Crowdsource Style Tips From Experts
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Photo-Based Weather Apps
This App Helps Users Turn Local Weather Photos into Humorous Memes
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P2P Car-Charging Services
'Chargie' Connects Electric Vehicle Owners to Charging Stations
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Crowdsourced Feedback Apps
This App Helps You Contribute to the Betterment of Google Services
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Crowdsourced Rebranding Campaigns
Barefoot Bucha Used Fan Input to Rebrand as Blue Ridge Bucha
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Livestreamed Traffic Apps
The Moovit Platform Offers Crowdsource Route Updates for Faster Travel
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Crowdsourced Fever Research Apps
The Feverprints App Helps Doctors Collect Fever Data
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Creative Ad Responses
Kiehl’s Response to Censorship Embraces Bold Creativity
Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Exclusive Brand Ambassador Programs
Better for All Seeks to Promote More Eco-Friendly Practices
Sustainable Repurposed Shirts
Olivia Wilde Unveils a New Eco-Friendly Collaboration with ThredUp
Beer-Branded Music Sharing Devices
The Conceptual 'Hei-Five' Connects Strangers Over Music
Festival-Ready Fashion Rentals
The Festival Closet by IHG x Pickle Lets Guests Rent Looks for Free
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Vizie Unveils His Latest Work for Grassroots' 420 Campaign
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Gen Z AI Campaigns
Lenovo Launches a New Campaign Called 'Meet Your Digital Self'
Charitable Streaming Service Pop-Ups
All Proceeds from 'As Seen on Netflix' Support Mental Health
Apologetic Beer Initiatives
Coors Light Debuts a Creative Marketing Initiative — Obstructed Brews
Urban Bottle Sustainable Initiatives
Heineken Presents Fields Green With Grass, Not Glass
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Art-Promoting Campaigns
Beige Billboards Spark a Bold Call to Save Charlotte’s Art Scene
DIY Fandom Initiatives
Scotiabank's Make it Merch Launch Promotes Inclusivity & Sustainability
Community-Driven Fashion Campaigns
Cupshe Debuts its 'Limitless Campaign' with Casting Calls
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Digital Creator Revenue Shifts
Newsletter Platform Beehiiv Lets Readers Set Their Own Price
Plastic Intervention Programs
Cleancult's Program Helps Households Make Sustainable Changes
Best-Selling Adaptive Apparel
Anthropologie Launches a New Adaptive Apparel Capsule
Beauty Brand Community Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics and Beauty 2 The Streetz Partnered in LA
Graphic Collaborative Streetwear
Born x Raised Joins Online Ceramics on the Born Online Capsule
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Nike's 'Wellness Collective' Promotes 5 Key Wellness Pillars
Sustainable Performance Apparel
Craft Sportswear Launches Eco-Conscious Collective Line
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Adaptable Outdoor Clothing Initiatives
Berghaus Has Launched Its Berghaus Adapts Program
Performance-Driven Health Gadget Lines
Kineon Debuts Heal+ & Calm+ in a New Crowdfunding Campaign
Challenge-Based Fitness Rewards Platforms
Receipts Debuts the Collective Movement Series
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Fandom-Friendly Campaigns
WhatsApp & Netflix Unite for a Squid Game Fandom Celebration
Heartwarming Life-Tech Apparel
nanamica Introduces a New Collection for Spring/Summer 2025
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
Boycott-Supporting Phone Apps
Buycott Helps Consumers Decide Whether to Buy or Avoid a Brand
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
Coffee Kindess Initiatives
Cambio Roasters Launches Random Act of Kindness Week Campaign
Progressive Protein-Material Fashion
Nanamica Launches the Second Instalment of Brewed Protein
AI Project-Targeting Fundraising Initiatives
Kommunitas Aims to Support AI Agent Projects
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Conscious Consumerism Apparel
&OR Collective and H Project by Holt Renfrew Unveil Exclusive Pieces
Cannabis-Branded Food Fundraising Campaigns
Curaleaf Launches Its 'Feed the Block' Campaign
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Creator-Friendly Initiatives
Patreon Lights Up Times Square with Creator-Centric Billboard
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
Communal Reading Events
Reading Rhythms Transforms Social Reading into Curated Experiences
Gamified Crowdfunding Platforms
Tiltify Personal Helps Raise Money with Interactive Tools
Circular Fashion-Enabling Partnerships
Coach and Poshmark's Collaboration Makes Buyer Resale Easy
Sustainable Running Gear
Cloudneo and Cyclon-T: On's Innovations in Eco-Friendly Running Gear
Diverse Community Creator Programs
The Champion Creators Program Harnesses Diverse Expression
Youth Mental Health-Supporting Shirts
Giant Tiger and Kids Help Phone Launch a New Shirt
Creative Cancer Awareness Campaigns
F Cancer Debuts the 'Pick Up Your Poop' Campaign
Camping-Ready Collaborative Designs
KITH and Columbia Sportswear Launch a Camping Collection
Personal Shopping Apps
Beamble is Redefining Luxury with On-Demand Personal Shopping
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Neighborly Contracting Apps
Pigybak Ride Helps Neighbors Support Neighbors with Home Projects
Midwest Kombucha Rebranding Initiatives
Island City Kombucha Elevates Its Branding Aesthetic
Social-First Car Campaigns
Škoda's Reddit Car Share Amplified the Voices of Passionate Fans
Adult Autism-Focused Partnerships
Bionic Bloom & the Neurodivergent Empowerment Institute Partner
Cultivated Meat Crowdfunding Campaigns
Mosa Meat is Raising Funds for R&D and More
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Crowdfunding Platform Improvements
Kickstarter has Outlined its 2025 Roadmap of Platform Updates
Personalized Breathwork Apps
FivePointFive Introduces a New Approach to Wellness
Startup Networking Platforms
Foundity Connects Founders with Peers, Resources, and AI Tools
Literary Subscription Platforms
Buffy's Creates Monthly Book Club with IRL & Digital Components
Online Idea-Sharing Platforms
Collaborate, Share, and Discover Projects with Oasis of Ideas
Collaborative LNY Shirts
Billionaire Boys Club Partners with Potluck Club for an Exclusive Design
Indoor Houseplant Care Technology
SmartyPlants Debuts an Innovative Smart Sensor on Kickstarter
Small Business Support Initiatives
Mastercard Awards Ten Female Entrepreneurs with Grants
Sportswear Training Campaigns
FKA Twigs Redefines Movement with On's Fall/Winter 24 Capsule
Personality-Focused Dating Apps
The Bokay App Expands Its Services Across Canada
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Action-Oriented Mental Health Initiatives
TUNED IN To Mental Health Boosts Support & Curbs Stigma
Branded Warm Clothing Donations
UNIQLO Stands Out with Its Heart of LifeWear Initiative
Holistic Skincare Branding Initiatives
Ghost Democracy Debuts a Partnership Program and New Collab
Cancer Awareness-Supporting Cannabis Initiatives
Ethos Cannabis Launches Colas for a Cure
Branded Health Initiatives
Hims & Hers Debut Health Collective & Community Member Council
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Foot Health Collaborations
VivoBarefoot Has Partnered with Naboso to Promote Health
Artist-Led Music Streaming Stores
The SoundCloud Store Lets Artists Create Their Own Merch
Collaborative Fitness Initiatives
BÉIS x [solidcore] Partner for the 'BÉIS Sport Collection'
Social Connection Campaigns
Beavertown Brewery's Is This Seat Taken? Campaign Unites Strangers
Diabetes Research Crowdfunding Campaigns
Supersapiens Expands into the Diabetes Market
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Community Project Micro-Grant Programs
Big Grove Brewery Debuts the Neighborhood Micro-Grant
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative To Save the Forests
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Startup Growth Strategies
Do Things That Don't Scale Offers Startup Tactics for Growth
Creator-Focused All-In-One Platforms
MediaClub.app Serves Creators in the Middle East
Collaborative Social Networks
Peatch Makes it Easier for People to Connect and Work Together
Advanced Sleep Aid Apps
Neuromoment Has Launched a Crowdfunding Campaign on Indiegogo
Cross-Border Startup Pitching Competitions
Seoul Seeks to Ignite Global Startup Collaboration
Artwork-Adorned Reusable Bags
This Giant Food Reusable Bag Campaign Supports Nonprofits
Social Good Computer Drives
Digitunity Partners with OBAE to Address Technological Barriers
Culture-Focused Crowdfunding Campaigns
NTD International Competitions Runs a Crowdfunding Campaign
Recycled Phonecase Art Installations
Casetify Creates Public Displays for Journey to Re/Birth
Chance to win £10,000
Meet the Cornish upcycler inspiring people
Canadian Charity-Focused Campaigns
Cobs Bread Launched Its Fifth Annual Doughnation Day™ Campaign
At-Risk Youth-Targeted Initiatives
Victoria's Secret Notes Its Work with Pacific Links Foundation
Peer Support Wellness Apps
Kuky Gains Momentum as a Peer Support App in the Mental Wellness Space
Gamified Budgeting Apps
Bread Budgeting Makes Budgeting Fun By Integrating Challenges
Athlete-Inspired AI Brand Campaigns
AngelAi Taps a Groups of Athletes to Promote Its Ethos
Business Feedback Platforms
Two Cents Helps Gather Constructive Feedback for Products and Services
Urban-Inspired Bag Campaigns
côte&ciel's Latest Editorial Campaign is Dubbed Rhythms of Transit
Upgraded Crowdfunding Platforms
Kickstarter Now Allows Users to Pledge for a Campaign Late
Closet-Clearing Challenges
Traid's Closet Clear-out Challenge Boosts Garment Donations
Kombucha By-Product-Formed Leathers
Nishtha Luhadia and Aditi Shinde Uses SCOBY for an Art Exhibit
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
Community-Led Grocery Initatives
CaringBridge and Instacart Unite to Enhance Delivery Services
Awareness-Raising Apparel
The Hats for Hope Movement Introduces a Stylish Crewneck to Its Campaign
Community-Oriented Meetup Apps
The 'Flying Pig' App Connects People for Hanging Out
Kindness-Promoting Flower Sharing Initiatives
Heirloom Roses Joins Growing Kindness Project
Hairy Suede Handcrafted Footwear
Soccertes NY and Romantic Move Join on the Bread Clog
Branded Hurricane Relief
Poppy Hand-Crafted Popcorn Supports Asheville’s Entrepreneurial Community
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Connective Non-Profit Funding
Wingtap Connects Users with Charities in Need of Fund
Casual MR Gaming Companies
'MixRift' Raised over $1.6M to Fund its Mixed Reality Game Development
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Creative Collaboration Platforms
Buttonshift Simplify Projects with an Intuitive Approval Workflow
Emerging London Designer Exhibitions
POOR Collective Showcases the Powershift Exhibition in London
Simplified Connection Apps
Bumpd Simplifies Networking Through Seamless, Spontaneous Encounters
Pre-Launch B2B Startup Apps
Faindrr Focuses on Growth and Connections Between new Startup Founders
Aggregated Social Insights
IndiePulse Uses Forum and Thread Comments to Find Your Next Projects
Membership-Based Community Engagement
The Lamp App Uses Technology to Promote Community Giving
Charitable E-Bike Initiatives
Lectric Bikes Partnered with Mr. Beast to Give Away 600 Bikes
Blood Center Campaigns
Markham Yard Releases the Blood Center Campaign to Inspire Donations
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Human-First Incubators
The With Life Cultivator Grow Organizations with a People-Centered Approach
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Gamified Inspiration Networks
Dailycrowds Gamifies Social Interaction for Motivation and Insights
Growth-Based Marketing Platforms
Crowdtiv Connects Mentors and Mentees to Grow Businesses
Toxin-Free Product Marketplaces
Likha Collab Highlights Eco-Conscious Brands from the Phillipines
Connective Altruistic Apps
Heart 2 Help Uses Tech Can to Foster Positive Relationships
Youth-Focused Non-Profit Programs
In Tandem's Youth Voice Fellowship Offers Paid Opportunities
Startup Partnership Platforms
Foundance Helps Startups Find Co-Founders and Structures Agreements