SI^2 (Startups Ignite Social Impact) 2023 Cohort Batch 1

Meet the changemakers

We envision a world where innovation is used as a force to advance all of humanity, not just a select few

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Social Impact Ventures

Boost Program	developing the future leaders (children) today	Economic Mobility
Dotzz	safety app for survivors of gender-based violence	Victim Support
FanWagn	a circular option for the sports apparel industry	Circular Economy
Unified	a social network for activism	Causes
Zoose	fostering intercultural understanding and safety for travelers	Culture
Brie	second-hand marketplace that directly supports charities	Circular Economy
Team HandOff	optimizes the quality of team dynamics for small teams	Economic Mobility
Healit	patient education and wellness around diagnosis management	Public Health
MindPals	makes tutoring self-driven and engaging	Education
Reach Pathways	helps underserved highschoolers matriculate	Economic Mobility
RepusNFT	promotes notable underrepresented candidates	Underserved Communities
Fitmedik	building healthcare for healthcare workers	Workplace Balance
Solar SEED	affordable onramp to energy sufficiency and economic growth	Energy Poverty
Lithium Technologies	US-based sustainable lithium battery	Ethical Supply Chain
Avol Aerospace	reduces the costs and emissions for air transport	CO2 Reduction
SarapNow	empowers underrepresented entrepreneurs	Underserved Communities
Pulse Charter Connect	better logistics for organ transplant centers	Public Health
Farm to Flame Energy	biomass based clean, affordable energy	Clean Energy
BuckOne	financial literacy and banking for children	Economic Mobility
BlackRX	the prescription for the great resignation for Black Americans	DEI & Belonging
AtomiQ	a new deep tech zero emissions propulsion system	Clean Energy
Self Care Space	self-guided therapy resources and community for women	Mental Health
Younited	empowering communities to achieve SDGs through collaboration	Social Empowerment
Therapy Journal	integrating journaling into the therapy journey	Mental Health
Softly	sustainability certification simplified	Sustainability