We are in a moment in history where entrepreneurs have disproportionate influence on everything from the social problems they work on to what they consume, practice, believe, and desire. As Jack Dorsey, founder of Twitter and Square, recently declared on the cover of Forbes, ''the most efficient means to spread an idea today is corporate structure.'' Moreover, according to the Kauffman Foundation, 54% of millennials have started an organization or have the desire to start one. Given all of this, we believe the future of our world depends largely on the ventures the next generation creates. To create an institution for this context, we've created Praxis as a venture group, structured as a non-profit, that focuses on equipping and resourcing a growing portfolio of faith-motivated entrepreneurs who have committed their lives to cultural and social impact, renewing the spirit of their age one organization at a time. Praxis was conceived in 2010 by Dave Blanchard, then a Principal Designer at IDEO and Josh Kwan, the Director of International Giving for the David Weekley Family Foundation, and developed in collaboration with Q, a learning community that mobilizes Christians to advance the common good in society. Each year, Praxis welcomes 12 businesses and 12 nonprofits into their two Accelerator programs, where they provide the top-decision makers in these organizations with the knowledge, network, and personal discipleship necessary to build sustainable, high-impact organizations. In summer of 2014, they'll also launch Praxis Academy, a summer program focused on training Christ-following undergraduates at the intersection of faith, startups, and culture. Academy graduates will have a chance to apply for their Future Founders program, where they'll have an unique opportunity to do a summer apprenticeship with their Accelerator alumni.

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing innovative & affordable design services for local & global missions.

1MISSION is a community development organization giving people in poverty the opportunity to earn a house by serving their community. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit with offices in Phoenix, 1MISSION has programs in Mexico, El Salvador, and Nicaragua. Since 2008, more than 630 families have earned safe, secure homes by serving a combined 100,000+ hours through initiatives like community gardens, health programs, and job skills training. Thanks to a committed group of individuals and institutions that cover U.S. operating costs, 100% of public donations go directly to projects and programs in the field, ensuring even greater impact in the communities we serve. For more information, visit us at: 1MISSION.org.

91 Place breaks cycles of generational poverty and chronic homelessness among young adults in Indianapolis. Their holistic approach goes beyond transitional housing, providing workforce development, mental health support, and essential life skills—all anchored in transformative relationships that ultimately create lasting stability for themselves and future generations.

A House on Beekman's aim is to create a seamless series of programs from birth to adulthood that empowers the next generation of the South Bronx to reach their full potential. Since our beginnings in 2011, we've grown from 2 programs with 55 participants to 7 programs with over 200 participants in 2015. We're thrilled with what we've been able to offer our families, and excited for what's to come!

Acivilate is a Majority woman-owned technology social enterprise – a dedicated team of experienced professionals who care and measure outcomes and interventions to ensure success.

ACT (Advocates for Community Transformation) is a new model of ministry that uses the justice system to empower inner city residents to fight crime on their street, while sharing with them the hope of the gospel. Our vision is to see safe neighborhood...

Adaptic Health is on mission to accelerate treatments for patients through clinical trials. Unfortunately, most of us have a personal story of loss and challenge due to disease. We are hopeful that many recent medical breakthroughs are changing the tide but treatments must still pass successfully through human clinical trials, which is especially challenging in small populations. We’re building a software platform to digitize the clinical development process starting with design. Our team is experienced in designing and accelerating clinical trials as well as delivering new enterprise platforms using emerging technologies. We’re lifelong learners with an insatiable curiosity yet are pragmatic in applying technology and innovations to solve the underlying human problems.

A community of philanthropists and social investors committed to inclusive and sustainable development of the African continent. APF is an affiliate of @GPForg.

Within Davis College, Akilah is a unique and empowering environment for young female leaders to gain the confidence, skills, and knowledge to transform their communities. As East Africa’s pre-eminent higher education institution, our graduates have launched careers in finance, clean energy, eco-tourism, agribusiness, conservation, technology, and more. Our alumnae join a distinguished network of the region’s female leaders and entrepreneurs, facilitating access to unique mentorship and career opportunities, and changing the way women participate in the economy as innovators, technologists, and changemakers. We work closely with our partners in government, civil society, and the private sector to deliver a curriculum that prepares our graduates to move directly into professional careers and leadership roles. We focus on three of the fastest-growing industries today: business management and entrepreneurship, hospitality management, and information systems. Akilah is proud to be a Google.org Impact Challenge for Women and Girls selected organization.

Alter finds and scales the best tech ventures in emerging markets. Our purpose is to support not just high-growth ventures, but high-character founders - they’re not just building their companies, they’re building their countries and are inspiring others to do the same.