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KidsRecruitingA swap shelf for school uniformsKids grow out of school uniforms long before they wear them out. A swap shelf in every school, with an app that shows which sizes are there, lets parents give and take for free.$2,335 to go · 9 supporters

BusinessNewA tiny CRM for craft shopsSmall craft shops keep customers in notebooks and chats. A CRM that sets up in ten minutes keeps orders, birthdays and repeat buyers in one place, without a manual.Be the first to support

CommunityFundingA marketplace for local makersA marketplace that connects local makers with buyers in their own city. Makers list what they make by hand, buyers pick it up nearby or get it delivered the same day, and money stays in the neighbourhood instead of going to a global platform.$16,930 to go · 184 supporters

CommunityRecruitingLanguage evenings for newcomersNewcomers learn a language faster with locals than with apps. Evenings in cafés pair a newcomer with a local for an hour: half the time in one language, half in the other.$1,950 to go · 39 supporters

FoodFundingA week of recipes from a fridge photoTake a photo of your fridge and get a week of simple recipes that use what is already there, in the order things go off. A shopping list fills only the gaps, so less food ends up in the bin.$9,345 to go · 231 supporters

ClimateFundingA carbon receipt for groceriesEvery grocery receipt could show the carbon footprint of what you bought, next to the price. Shops get a ready plug-in for their tills, shoppers see where small swaps make a difference.$5,055 to go · 88 supporters

FoodFundingSurplus bread at closing timeBakeries bake more than they sell to keep the shelves full. Half an hour before closing they could post what is left, and people nearby reserve it for half the price and pick it up on the way home.$5,425 to go · 118 supporters

KidsRecruitingA toy library for familiesChildren outgrow toys in months. A toy library subscription would let families swap toys instead of buying new ones: borrow a box, keep it for a month, bring it back clean and take the next one.$6,405 to go · 27 supporters

FinanceFundingInvoices in any currencyFreelancers who work with clients abroad juggle currencies and tax rules. One simple tool makes the invoice in the client’s currency and keeps the books in yours.$6,210 to go · 64 supporters

EducationNewA voice coach for shy speakersAn app that helps shy people practise speaking in public. You rehearse a short talk at home, it listens and tells you where you rushed, mumbled or used filler words, and gives you a small exercise for the next day.Be the first to support

ArtFundingUnsigned musicians making albums togetherMusicians without a label could record an album together: one writes, one plays drums, one mixes, and everyone's share of the future income is written down from day one. The platform keeps the files, the versions and who did what.$13,660 to go · 38 supporters

AIFundingMedical letters in plain languagePeople get letters from doctors and labs they cannot read. You take a photo, and the assistant explains it in plain words, says what is urgent and what to ask the doctor next time.$4,745 to go · 207 supporters

HealthFundingSupport circles for new parentsThe first months with a baby are lonely. Small circles of parents nearby meet online or in a park once a week, with a nurse or a psychologist joining now and then.$3,055 to go · 58 supporters

ClimateRecruitingRooftop gardens run by the residentsFlat roofs of apartment blocks stand empty. Residents could turn them into shared gardens: a small group plans the beds, everyone who helps gets a share of the harvest, and the building gets cooler in summer.$2,855 to go · 74 supporters

InfrastructureFundingBorrow tools from your neighboursMost drills are used for a few minutes in their whole life. Neighbours could lend each other tools through a shared list for their street or building, with a simple deposit and a rating, so nobody has to buy a ladder they need twice a year.$6,070 to go · 141 supporters

EducationFundingMaths clubs run by studentsUniversity students run free online maths clubs for school kids: one hour a week, small groups, real problems instead of drills. Students get teaching experience, kids get a mentor.$35 to go · 143 supporters

ClimateFundingLess food waste in small restaurantsSmall restaurants throw away food because they guess how much to prepare. A simple app that learns from yesterday's orders, the weather and local events would tell the kitchen how much to cook, and list what is left at closing time for people nearby at a discount.$5,095 to go · 263 supporters

InfrastructureFundingBike sharing for small townsBig operators skip towns under 50,000 people. Local shops could host a few bikes each, and one shared map shows where a bike is free and where to leave it.$2,820 to go · 96 supporters

HealthFundingMental health check-ins for remote workersPeople who work from home often notice burnout too late. A two-minute weekly check-in, private by default, would show someone how they are doing over time and suggest a break, a chat with a colleague or professional help before things get bad.$5,830 to go · 96 supporters

CommunityBuildingStudents who visit lonely elderly neighboursStudents sign up for one hour a week with an elderly neighbour who lives alone: a walk, a call, help with a phone or the shopping. The app matches people who live close to each other and reminds both sides, so the visits keep going after the first week.Funded · 212 supporters