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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Model-Backed Carrying Capsules
Catriona Gray Unveils Her Very Own Sustainable Bag Collection
Multifunctional Transport Buses
The Bubblic Public Imagines the Future of Public Transit
Marathon-Inspired NYC Pop-Ups
Bandit x ASICS Partner for a New Capsule and Immersive Experience
AI Mental Health Startups
SereniMind Users Engage in Mood-Based Activities Based on Their Needs
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
Multi-Person Scooter Designs
The Conceptual 'Hop' Scooter Platform Imagines a New Commuter Option
Sustainable Electric Bike Concepts
Przemysław Wolnicki Designed the Concept E-THUNDER Bike
Sustainable Multi-Person Scooters
Of My Imagination Designs the Hop Vehicle for Urban Spaces
Eco-Friendly Offices
Office@27 by Sanjay Puri Architects is Enhanced by Ancient Indian Principles
Neo-Urbanite Off-Grid eBikes
The Conceptual 'E-THUNDER' Electric Bike is Commute and Trail-Ready
Ayurveda-Inspired Yoga Products
Mindful Collective Co. Unveils b, halfmoon
Sustainable Airport Terminal Designs
This Lush Green Terminal is Powered By Renewable Energy
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Elegant Shape-Shifting Concept Bikes
Richard Huang Designs the Very Sleek Project M³ Motorbike
Inclusive Social Support Programmes
MCR Social is Supporting Underrepresented Neurodiverse Youth
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
Creativity-Centered Workshops
Gap's Workshop Initiative Empowers Local Makers in San Francisco
Two-Person Seesaw Benches
Movember's A Problem Halved Bench Inspires Mental Health Conversations
Jade-Tonal Collaborative Sneakers
Maha Creates a Pair of the adidas Samba Sneaker Model
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
Balearic Island Housing Projects
The Life Reusing Posidonia Project has 14 Dwellings on the Island
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
Circular Fashion-Enabling Partnerships
Coach and Poshmark's Collaboration Makes Buyer Resale Easy
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
Last-Mile Delivery E-Bikes
Hero Lectro's 'Muv-E' is Efficient and Cost-Effective for Operation
Streetwear-Informed Sporty Kits
Arsenal Football Club and maharishi Join on a New Capsule
Marginalized Artisan-Made Decor
IKEA Presents its Second Instalment of the MÄVINN Collection
E-Bike-Powered Logistics Services
Fez Delivery is Utilizing the 'FEZ ECO' in Last-Mile Delivery
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Intimate Customized Denim Events
Mars the Label Brings its Friends with Mars Event to London
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
Multifunctional Personal Mobility Devices
The Modi Fuses a Skateboard, Scooter, and Hoverboard
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
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
Counter-Loneliness Social Spaces
Flash Pack Launches the 'Friendship Corner' in New York
Online Electric Bike Retailers
Monday Motorbikes Places an Emphasis on High-Quality Electric Bikes
Local Craftsmanship-Filled Member's Club
The New Soho House São Paulo is Filled with Local Art
Industrial Worker-inspired Fashion Capsules
Maharishi Draws Inspiration from Industrial Workwear
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
Heritage-Inspired Cup Capsules
Starbucks and New Era Unveil a New Collection for Indian Customers
Gen Alpha Kitchenware Brands
'Basil' Raised Roughly $440,000 USD to Scale its D2C Kitchenwares
Entrepreneur-Focused Online Marketplaces
Agora Exchange Caters to the Need of Creatives and More
Bengaluru-Made Commuter eBikes
'Emobi' Launched a Fully Made-in-India eBike, the 'AKX'
Car-Free AR Lenses
Bolt's Feels Like Home Campaign Uses AR to Envision Car-Free Spaces
Sustainable Funding Summits
Emerald Summit Connects Climate Innovators with Impact Investors
Eco-Conscious Production Facilities
Soorty Enterprises Achieves SBTi Validation for Its Eco Goals
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
Environmental Sustainability Business Initiatives
Butterfly Pavilion Organized a Special Coalition
Exposed Concrete Factory Structures
Iksoi Studio Adds a Concrete Grid to the Mallcom Factory
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Contemporary Music Office Redesigns
M Moser Associates Revamps the Sony Music Office in Mumbai
Israel-Based eBike Manufacturers
'PNY' was Founded in 2020 to Make Transport More Sustainable
Localized Enterprise Programs
Unilever Introduced a Suppliers’ Recruitment Drive in Thailand
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
Boldly Designed Rentable Apartments
Linda Boronkay Highlights Boldness for the Sessile
Electric Bikeshare Programs
'Bluebikes' is Adding a Fleet of eBikes to its Rental Suite
Artist-Envisioned Electric Bikes
Upway Unveils New Bikes with the Artist Collaboration Series
Luxury Olympic Partnerships
BEAUTIFUL INDIA Becomes the Official Partner of India House
Friendship-Focused Election Campaigns
Flash Pack Has Introduced The Friendship Bus
Eco-Conscious Product Lines
Birla Cellulose Designs a Sustainable Apparel Line with Ka-Sha
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
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
Sustainably Designed Mumbai Offices
Sanjay Puri Architects Designs the Office@27 Workspace
Sustainable Pooja Products
Kalyanamm's New Line of Pooja Essentials is Eco-Friendly and Vegan
Emissions-Free Meal Deliveries
Zoomo and Uber Eats Have Partnered for Deliveries in London
Kenyan E-Bike Service Partnerships
Bolt Partnered with Three Brands to Expand E-Bikes in Kenya
Electric Cargo Bike-Sharing Programs
CargoB Launched in Boston as USA's First Cargo Bikeshare
Chance to win £10,000
Meet the Cornish upcycler inspiring people
Sustainable Finance Accelerators
Commerzbank Taps Tenity for a New Sustainable Finance Accelerator
Automotive Emissions Control Solutions
BASF Catalysts India Private Limited Opens a New Lab
Expansive School Bamboo Canopies
CollectiveProject Creates a Canopy at Talaricheruvu Rural School
Eco-Friendly Commuter Bikes
Svitch is Launching the 'CSR 762' After Announcing it in 2022
Youth Education Partnerships
FP Markets and Cricket Brasil Debuted a Youth Development Initiative
Sustainable Bamboo Tourism Bikes
Vélo Cuba Creates Bamboo Bikes for Locals to Tour Around
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
Sustainable E-Bike Deliveries
Deliveroo UAE Has Integrated Electric Bikes Into its Delivery Fleet
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Company Culture-Enhancing Communication Tools
Motivosity Has Unveiled a New Feature Called Spaces
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
Premium eBike Subscription Services
Wombi Released in Seattle to Make eBikes More Accessible
Niche Community Builders
Socially is the Community Builder Platform for Niche Creators Everywhere
AI-Boosted Enterprise Tools
The 'Innovation Assistant' Assists Ideation and Implementation
Indigo-Dyed Exclusive Sneakers
AIREI and ASICS Join Forces on the GEL-Quantum Kinetic
E-Bike Voucher Programs
The City of Boulder is Investing in Sustainable Transit with Vouchers
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
Expanded E-Bike-Sharing Programs
BCycle will be Available in Capitola's new Sharing Program
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Beginner Business Wisdom
Beginner Maps Uses Insights From Experts to Help New Businesses Thrive
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
Sustainable Idol-Finding Apps
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board Unveils a New Ganesha App
Millet-Based Healthy Snacks
Govindjee Unveils a New Selection of Millet-Based Products
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
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
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Cozy Professional Office Designs
Mini Shodeinde Designs the Giant Ventures Office
Flexible User-Centric Rideshares
Careem Introduces Flexi Rides to Bolster its Market Presence
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Cricket-Brand B2B Deals
Royal Expanded its Partnership with Cognizant Major League Cricket
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
Tropical Modernism Stage Designs
A Team of Designers Form a South Asian Stage at Glastonbury
AI-Generated Social Ad Copy
the M1-Project Helps Business Owners Convert Using Social Media
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
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
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
State-Partnered Free E-Bike Programs
Hillsboro and The Street Trust Launched a Ride2Own Program
Immersive Residential Designs
Saniya Kantawala Designs (SKD) Designs the Sen Residence
Entrepreneurial Journey Insights
Founder Folks Teaches You How Founders Launched Their Business
Modern Street eBikes
The 26 Street Fire is a Stylish eBike Designed for India's Streets
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
In-Person Community Builders
Spon Empowers People to Build Up Their Communities
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Growth-Based Marketing Platforms
Crowdtiv Connects Mentors and Mentees to Grow Businesses
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
Unique Urban Event Hires
London is Renting Tube Stations, Cable Cars, and Piers for Private Hire
Toxin-Free Product Marketplaces
Likha Collab Highlights Eco-Conscious Brands from the Phillipines
Belize-Based Sustainable Transportation
Belize City to Launch the Eco-Friendly eRIDE Taxi Pilot