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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Bandit x ASICS Partner for a New Capsule and Immersive Experience
Branded Interactive Parks
Birkenstock's Birkenfields Invited New Yorkers to Slow Down
Exclusive Brand Ambassador Programs
Better for All Seeks to Promote More Eco-Friendly Practices
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Sustainable Repurposed Shirts
Olivia Wilde Unveils a New Eco-Friendly Collaboration with ThredUp
Beer-Pouring Party Billboards
JUBEL Made a Billboard That Pours Pints Invites People in to Party
Festival-Ready Fashion Rentals
The Festival Closet by IHG x Pickle Lets Guests Rent Looks for Free
Beer-Branded Music Sharing Devices
The Conceptual 'Hei-Five' Connects Strangers Over Music
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
Gen Z AI Campaigns
Lenovo Launches a New Campaign Called 'Meet Your Digital Self'
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Charitable Streaming Service Pop-Ups
All Proceeds from 'As Seen on Netflix' Support Mental Health
CGI-Created Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Find Your Courage Campaign Stars Virtual Human imma
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
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
DIY Fandom Initiatives
Scotiabank's Make it Merch Launch Promotes Inclusivity & Sustainability
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
One-of-One Clothing Collections
mmERCH Uses Generative Design to Create "Neo-Couture"
Beauty Brand Community Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics and Beauty 2 The Streetz Partnered in LA
Plastic Intervention Programs
Cleancult's Program Helps Households Make Sustainable Changes
Digital Creator Revenue Shifts
Newsletter Platform Beehiiv Lets Readers Set Their Own Price
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Best-Selling Adaptive Apparel
Anthropologie Launches a New Adaptive Apparel Capsule
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
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond Dropped Three Hoodies with Physical & Digital Elements
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Empowering Clean Beauty Campaigns
Babe Original Celebrates Individuality with 'Originally You'
Performance-Driven Health Gadget Lines
Kineon Debuts Heal+ & Calm+ in a New Crowdfunding Campaign
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Sustainable Indian Streetwear Lines
Cloveify Wearables Launches its New Sustainable Clothing Line
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
Tech Rebellion Campaigns
Lush is Continuing Its Big Tech Rebellion for Black Friday
Conscious Consumerism Apparel
&OR Collective and H Project by Holt Renfrew Unveil Exclusive Pieces
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
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
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
Heritage Brand Boot Ads
Blundstone Launches Global Campaign Celebrating Personal Boot Stories
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Diverse Community Creator Programs
The Champion Creators Program Harnesses Diverse Expression
Fandom-Friendly Campaigns
WhatsApp & Netflix Unite for a Squid Game Fandom Celebration
Playful Gen Z Bubble Tea Campaigns
Krak Boba Launches Innovative PersonaliTEA Campaign
Camping-Ready Collaborative Designs
KITH and Columbia Sportswear Launch a Camping Collection
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
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
Branded Warm Clothing Donations
UNIQLO Stands Out with Its Heart of LifeWear Initiative
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
Youth-Focused Social Campaigns
Claire’s Introduces a New Gen Z-Alpha Platform Called 'The Collab'
Gen Z Anti-Loneliness Funds
Hinge Combats Loneliness for Gen Z - $1M Fund
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Connection-Focused Health Apps
'Circles' Safely Connects People Struggling with Mental Health
AI-Enabled Product Creation
Off/Script Launches an App to Create and Buy AI-Designed Products
Collaborative Creative Writing Games
CrowdTales is a Multi-Player Continue-the-Story Game
Personalized Breathwork Apps
FivePointFive Introduces a New Approach to Wellness
AI-Powered Fundraising Platforms
Socap.ai Simplifies Startup Fundraising and Expands Networks
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Indoor Houseplant Care Technology
SmartyPlants Debuts an Innovative Smart Sensor on Kickstarter
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
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Cell-Cultured Sausage Investments
Clever Carnivore Raised $7 Million to Invest in Cultivated Pork
Online Idea-Sharing Platforms
Collaborate, Share, and Discover Projects with Oasis of Ideas
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
Cancer Awareness-Supporting Cannabis Initiatives
Ethos Cannabis Launches Colas for a Cure
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
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
Film Industry Networking Apps
The 'BeScene' App Takes a Swiping Approach to Networking
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative To Save the Forests
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Gut-Friendly Kombucha Campaigns
Health-Ade's Thrill Your Gut Highlights the Benefits of Kombucha
At-Risk Youth-Targeted Initiatives
Victoria's Secret Notes Its Work with Pacific Links Foundation
Collaborative Social Networks
Peatch Makes it Easier for People to Connect and Work Together
Artwork-Adorned Reusable Bags
This Giant Food Reusable Bag Campaign Supports Nonprofits
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Social Good Computer Drives
Digitunity Partners with OBAE to Address Technological Barriers
Recycled Phonecase Art Installations
Casetify Creates Public Displays for Journey to Re/Birth
Chance to win £10,000
Meet the Cornish upcycler inspiring people
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
International Awareness-Bringing Events
Illumina Recently Ran Its Steps Against Cancer Campaign
Crowdsourced Outfit-Picking Apps
Choiced Let's Users Crowdsource Their Outfit Options
Upgraded Crowdfunding Platforms
Kickstarter Now Allows Users to Pledge for a Campaign Late
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Closet-Clearing Challenges
Traid's Closet Clear-out Challenge Boosts Garment Donations
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
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
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
Hairy Suede Handcrafted Footwear
Soccertes NY and Romantic Move Join on the Bread Clog
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Creative Collaboration Platforms
Buttonshift Simplify Projects with an Intuitive Approval Workflow
Branded Hurricane Relief
Poppy Hand-Crafted Popcorn Supports Asheville’s Entrepreneurial Community
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
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
Emerging London Designer Exhibitions
POOR Collective Showcases the Powershift Exhibition in London
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Kindness-Promoting Flower Sharing Initiatives
Heirloom Roses Joins Growing Kindness Project
Award-Winning Fundraising Platforms
Pledge is Utilized by Companies, Nonprofits, and Individuals
Circular Garment Repair Services
Nanushka Launches a Garment Repair Service with Sojo
Reflective Peer Support Platforms
HOPE Connects Struggling People to Their Future Selves
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
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
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
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
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