If you're as excited as SocialBusiness.org's editorial team, you are looking forward to seeing the change that Unreasonable Launchpad ventures will make. Each and every year, Unreasonable brings together mentors, entrepreneurs and funds to take on the globe and its social and environmental problems. But as always with social entrepreneurship, "problem" becomes opportunity and the ability to transform the market for good.
From fast-faced politics sites to education-enabling underwear, these Unreasonable Launchpad Ventures will join together for five weeks in Boulder, Colorado. Each of them will present their mission at Macky Auditorium in front of 1000 people. This is the future of social entrepreneurship in the making. We look forward to seeing more and best of luck to the participants!
11 Unreasonable Launchpad Ventures
From Fast-Paced Politics Sites to Education-Enabling Underwear:
Social Business Editor — May 30, 2014 — Social Good
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Culture-Sustaining Hammocks
Yellow Leaf Provides Alternatives to Child Labor and Toxic Farming
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Recycling Education Programs
Plastica Teaches Russian Citizens to Take Part in Environmental Good
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Public Renewable Energy
Voltzon Provides Solar Energy to Institutions in Tanzania
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High School Entrepreneurial Clubs
Ustvarjalnik Lets Students Kick-Start Their Own Business
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Youth-Oriented Political Websites
OurSay is Trying to Make Some Democratic Noise in Australia
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Education-Enabling Underwear
Transformation Textiles Manufactures Feminine Hygiene Products
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Community Empowering Employment
Rising Tide Car Wash Hires People With Autism in Parkland, FL
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Egyptian Social Organizations
The Imprint Movement Started with Street Harassment and Expanded
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Farm-Fueled Poverty Reduction
UNFIRE Supports Nigeria's Young People & Farmers Across the Country
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Holistic Indian Social Enterprises
Naandi Community Water Services is in Unreasonable Launchpad
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Scientists for Human Rights
SOURCE International Melds Scientific Exploration with Social Good
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Empowering Remote Workspaces
LAUFT Bridges the Gap Between Work and Life
Skateboarding Shoe Tours
Vans & Anthony Van Engele Conclude AVE 2.0 Commitment to Progression
Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives
Haworth Launches DesignLab to Push Innovation
GenAI Eyewear Shows
Innovative Eyewear Launched the First Generative AI Fashion Show for Eyewear
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Travel-Ready Backpacks
Jansport is Debuting its First Travel Pack the 'Venture Pack System'
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Hug-Activated Marketing Machines
UNIQLO France and The Pull Launch the Hug to Unlock Ad
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs
Fendi and MAD Architects Join Forces on a Futuristic Capsule
Edgy Futuristic Activations
The Oakley Exoplanetary Bunker in Paris is Otherworldly
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Minimal Premium Streetwear Collections
Represent Unveils the Patron of the Club Collection
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Best-Selling Adaptive Apparel
Anthropologie Launches a New Adaptive Apparel Capsule
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Collaborative Corduroy Furniture Designs
Solebox and Birkenstock Presents the Corduroy Project
Square-Shaped Soccer Balls
Oliver Binnian and Willem Slegers Designs the UNPLAYABALL
Collaborative Technical Apparel Capsule
UNDERCOVER and The North Face Join on a New Collection
Empowering Pride-Themed Apparel
The Love For All Kinds Capsule Collection is Now Live
Ultra-Flattering Seamless Activewear
SECONDLEFT Ushers in a New Era of Inclusive Activewear
Creativity-Centered Workshops
Gap's Workshop Initiative Empowers Local Makers in San Francisco
Educational Fashion Partnerships
Louis Vuitton’s Design Graduates Initiative Shapes the Future
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Humorous Collab Fashion Campaigns
Barbour and Maison Kitsuné Launches a New Campaign
Expression-Focused Sportswear Capsules
Reebok Launches the ‘Create What Makes You’ Collection
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Inclusive Fashion Runways
The Runway of Dreams Foundation Returns for New York Fashion Week
Generative AI Healthcare Solutions
Light-It Group Debuts a New Chapter — Enlighten Ventures
Charitable Fashion Initiatives
KACHOROVSKA is Collaborating with SavED to Benefit Ukraine
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
AI Startup Idea Generators
IdeaPicker Scours Reddit to Discover Your Next Big Idea
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Diverse Community Creator Programs
The Champion Creators Program Harnesses Diverse Expression
Upcycled Surf Kite Backpacks
Edgy Kids' Brand nununu Partners with KitePride for a Backpack Line
Revolutionary Reusable Rockets
This Rocket Aims to Achieve Reusability Within Only 24 Hours
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Healthcare Innovation-Enhancing Platforms
Chiesi Launches 'The Impulse' for Healthcare Innovations
China-Inspired Technical Apparel
Purple Mountain Observatory Launches its New Capsule
Eco-Friendly Pet Programs
Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures Launch a Sustainable Pet Food Program
Startup Networking Platforms
Foundity Connects Founders with Peers, Resources, and AI Tools
Pop-Art-Inspired Athletic Capsules
Under Armour x Joshua Vides Debut a Dynamic Collection
Idea Validating Platforms
HeadStarter Helps Entrepreneurs Discover If Their Idea Exists
Product Maker Launch Platforms
MicroLaunch Offers a Streamlined Avenue for Feedback
Novel Outdoor Design Capsules
Marmot & Better™ Gift Shop Collaborate on Eco-Friendly Winter Series
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Healthcare Startup Accelerator Programs
Healthworx Partners with Highmark Inc. & LifeBridge Health
Branded Warm Clothing Donations
UNIQLO Stands Out with Its Heart of LifeWear Initiative
Reimagined Hybrid Futuristic Sportswear
LUEDER Presents Hybrid Looks for SS24 During LFW
Gamified Custom Kidswear
Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
Spring-Ready Tecnical Garments
_J.L-A.L_ Presents its Latest Collection Designed for SS24
Collaborative Sneaker Pack Launches
Represent Unveils its New Bully Collection at StockX
AI-Enabled Product Creation
Off/Script Launches an App to Create and Buy AI-Designed Products
Educational Affordable Housing Initiatives
Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington is Uniting Youth
Women-Centric Accelerator Programs
Marshalls Has Introduced the Good Stuff Accelerator Program
Empowering Beauty Campaigns
UNice & EBeauty Launch Unice Pink Love — Empowering Pink Warriors
Viral Oversized Waistband Hoodies
Unfinished Apparel Aims to Support Mental Health Awareness
AI Startup Pitch Assistants
PitchBob.io Helps Entrepreneurs Refine and Hone Their Pitches
Marathon Retail Partnerships
The Deliveroo x Boots Marathon Roo-covery Hub is a One-Stop Shop
AI-Powered Fundraising Platforms
Socap.ai Simplifies Startup Fundraising and Expands Networks
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Sustainable Funding Summits
Emerald Summit Connects Climate Innovators with Impact Investors
Charitable Shopping Assistants
Give Freely Harnesses the Power of Online Shopping for Good
Luxury Adventure Travel Platforms
UNCHARTED Recently Introduced the EVOLVE Multimedia Platform
Early-Stage Brand Programs
Fixer Advisory Group & Academia Cerebra Debut The Founders Program
Irreverent Ethical Soap Campaigns
Pure Rush Soap's New Ad is a Fresh Take on Sustainable Branding
Publicly Available Social Medias
'Bluesky' is Now Open to All Users Without Invitation
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Social Good Kids Jackets
RUDSAK Supports Breakfast Club of Canada with Kids' Collection Profits
Friendship-Focused Election Campaigns
Flash Pack Has Introduced The Friendship Bus
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
Idea-Testing Startup Tools
Startup Idea Tester Streamlines the Early Stages of a Business
Student-Specific Real-World Freelance Projects
Upwork Partners with Podium Education
Music Journey-Exploring Fall Fashion
LABRUM Presents From Greener Pastures for the FW23 Season
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Cloud Technology-Inspired Fashion
AHLUWALIA Presents the Symphony Unlocked Capsule for FW23
Community-Driven Clothing Companies
'Bombas' Makes a Donation for Each Item Purchased
Children's Wearable Blankets
Super Blanky Encourages Adventure and Positivity
Banana Fiber Apparel
Interloop Limited and Simply Suzette Launch the Unpeeled Collection
Office-Transformed Co-Living Spaces
HUB & Bridges Fund Management Present its Cornerstone Project
Circular Non-Shrink Apparel
John Lewis is Unveiling a 20-Piece Eco-Friendly Clothing Capsule
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Pet Care Fellowship Programs
Royal Canin and Leap Venture Academy are Uplifting Startups
Chance to win £10,000
Meet the Cornish upcycler inspiring people
Sustainable Finance Accelerators
Commerzbank Taps Tenity for a New Sustainable Finance Accelerator
Playful AI Assistants
Unreasonable AI Adds Humor and Chaos to AI Interactions
Educational Charity Campaigns
'Learning Palooza' Empowers Communities through Education, Action
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Creative Promotional Gifts
Paka’s Sock Gift Box Offers Chance to Win a Peru Adventure
Vocational Education Advocacy Campaigns
Kagiso Trust and Sasol Foundation Launch a New Initiative
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
Entrepreneurial Mentorship platforms
GrowthMentor Connects Individuals for 1:1 Support
Endurance Athlete-Specific Social Networks
Front Pack's New Social Network is on Its Website & App
Awareness-Raising Poverty Campaigns
Oxfam Australia Debuts a Platform Called 'Unaccept Inequality'
Mental Health Partnerships
Pacsun Has Announced a New Global Partnership with the Rare Impact Fund
Injustice-Addressing Cannabis Brands
Weldon Angelos' Weldon Project and Mission Launched REEFORM
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Tech-Enhanced Hybris Political Models
Pedro Markun Delievrs a New Approach to Brazilian Politics
Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Aéropostale and Global Citizen Launch a New Apparel Collection
Sustainable Eurovision Capsules
LJMU Fashion Students are Designing a Sustainable Fashion Capsule
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Beginner Business Wisdom
Beginner Maps Uses Insights From Experts to Help New Businesses Thrive
At-Risk Youth-Targeted Initiatives
Victoria's Secret Notes Its Work with Pacific Links Foundation
Homelessness-Supporting Blanket Designs
LANY's Paul Klein & Sackcloth & Ashes Debut a Chic Blanket
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
Connective Non-Profit Funding
Wingtap Connects Users with Charities in Need of Fund
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
Utilitarian Fall-Focused Fashion
The Theory Project by Lucas Ossendrijver Readies for FW23
Space Exploration Platforms
Rocket Launch is a Website Devoted to Space Exploration
Nutrition Brand Investment Rounds
Squared Circles Plans to Launch Five Brands in the Near Future
Inclusive Female Development Programs
Laura Knights Launches the 'Black Woman Leading®' Program
Celebratory Odd Designs
Ridiculous Design Celebrates Weird and Wonderful Ideas Within Design
Emerging London Designer Exhibitions
POOR Collective Showcases the Powershift Exhibition in London
Virtual Entrepreneurial Workshops
autonom.me is Bridging the Gap Between Entrepreneurs and Makers
Traveler Marketing Platforms
Koflluence Introduces the Rare Travel Platform for Travel Influencers
Pre-Launch B2B Startup Apps
Faindrr Focuses on Growth and Connections Between new Startup Founders
Startup Promotion Platforms
Spacehunt Offers an Open-Source Directory to Like-Minded People
Empowering Trader-Focused Campaigns
Vantage Markets Debuts New Phase of Reborn a Trader
Fast Landing Page Builders
IndieSpark Creates Conversion-Focused Landing Pages in Minutes
Politically Artful Textile Shows
Barbican Hosts Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art
Versatile Marketing Toolkits
Looper Insights Releases a Digital Marketing Insights Tool
Entrepreneurial Journey Insights
Founder Folks Teaches You How Founders Launched Their Business
Youth-Focused Mentorship Programs
Career Accelerator Empowers Queer Youth in Career Advancement
Inclusive Undergarment Capsules
Primark Launches the Inclusive Magnetic and Velcro Undergarments
Community-Building Wine Platforms
Curious Vines Debuts a Support Platform for Uniting Wine-Makers
Diverse Leadership Inanities
Civic Nation Launched a New Initiative Dubbed the Change Collective
Youth-Focused Non-Profit Programs
In Tandem's Youth Voice Fellowship Offers Paid Opportunities
Streamlined Start-Up Job Searching
Startup Jobs by Binh Pham is a Community for Job Seekers
Streamlined Decision-Making Platforms
Wunderboards Aims to Adds Simplicity and Creativity to Work
Professional Resource Hubs
Noulej Offers Expert-Led Playbooks to Overcome Startup Growing Pains