Kapor Center for Social Impact

Goodie Nation is a social impact pre-accelerator based in Atlanta, Georgia, established in 2016. The organization focuses on empowering individuals to address significant challenges in their communities through innovative solutions. It offers a structured six-month program that provides training, support, and resources to innovators and social enterprises. By fostering an inclusive environment, Goodie Nation aims to engage a diverse range of participants in its mission to drive social change and become a leader in community empowerment.

Kinnos Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in innovative color technology to enhance disinfection practices. Founded in 2014, the company manufactures Highlight, a patent-pending powdered additive that improves the visibility of disinfectants, thereby increasing user compliance and ensuring thorough cleaning. Highlight provides real-time color-change feedback, empowering individuals to disinfect surfaces with confidence. In addition to the Highlight additive, Kinnos offers Highlight Wipes, a dispensing machine for wipes, and Highlight Powder, a disinfectant additive. The company's mission is to transform how disinfectants are used, ultimately aiming to prevent disease outbreaks and promote public health through visible disinfection.

Kai XR is a company focused on developing inclusive mixed reality spaces that allow children to explore, dream, and create. By leveraging virtual reality technology, it provides educational resources for educators, parents, and lifelong learners, facilitating early adoption of mixed reality in education. The company's platform offers culturally relevant learning opportunities, enabling the creation of accessible virtual reality classrooms and field trips for children. With offerings like virtual field trips to museums, Kai XR aims to enrich educational experiences without the associated costs or logistical challenges of traditional outings. The company is set to launch its new kid-friendly virtual reality platform, expanding its commitment to fostering creativity and learning in an immersive environment.

Bitwise Industries Inc. is a technology ecosystem company based in Fresno, California, focused on enhancing the local technology landscape. Established in 2013, the company operates Geekwise Academy, which provides accelerated coding education aimed at individuals of all ages, particularly from marginalized backgrounds. In addition to educational services, Bitwise Industries runs a custom software development firm, Shift3 Technologies, that connects experienced developers with entry-level programmers to create software solutions. The company also fosters community and collaboration by developing tech venues and co-working spaces that serve as hubs for technologists and technology companies. Through these initiatives, Bitwise Industries aims to empower individuals with vital tech skills and create pathways to meaningful careers in the technology sector.

Goodie Nation is a social impact pre-accelerator based in Atlanta, Georgia, established in 2016. The organization focuses on empowering individuals to address significant challenges in their communities through innovative solutions. It offers a structured six-month program that provides training, support, and resources to innovators and social enterprises. By fostering an inclusive environment, Goodie Nation aims to engage a diverse range of participants in its mission to drive social change and become a leader in community empowerment.