We Build Economies of the Future

SecondMuse has been at the vanguard of global innovation for more than a decade

SecondMuse collaborates with visionary governments, corporations, foundations and startups to build 21st-century economies. At the core of our economies are people, communities and networks. From Brooklyn to Bali, our programs span geographies, sectors and size of business.

We tackle essential challenges in manufacturing, energy, capital, education, mental health, data, civic engagement, food, blockchain, disaster risk and more around the world.

Some current programs include NASA’s Space Apps Challenge, NYCEDC’s Futureworks, the M-Corps cleantech manufacturing program with NYSERDA, The Incubation Network with Circulate Capital to battle ocean plastics, and LAUNCH, accelerating technologies for the circular economy.

Explore our work, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, or reach out any time. We look forward to building a better future with you.

21st-Century Economies

21st-century economies are built by strengthening networks and community. So that's where SecondMuse has been focusing for the past ten years. Explore selected projects and stories below or head to our Work page for a summary.

Manufacturing

SecondMuse teamed up with both New York City Economic Development Corporation and New York State Energy Resource Development Authority to build a trio of programs that are revitalizing hardware and cleantech manufacturing across the Big Apple and Empire State.

Ocean Plastics

The Incubation Network by The Circulate Initiative and SecondMuse will increase the quality and quantity of companies and programs working to stop plastic leakage to the ocean and environment while also increasing broad-based economic development and job growth, and improving health outcomes.

Space

Over the past half-decade, SecondMuse built Space Apps Challenge, the world’s largest hackathon, with NASA. The incubation innovation program opens up access to the agency’s massive pool of data and at the same time engages young engineers annually in more than 200 cities across the globe.

Youth Wellbeing

Growing up is tricky. It’s even more complex in our new hyper-connected world. With Pivotal Ventures a Melinda Gates company, we’re sourcing innovations that rethink and reshape social technologies to support teen wellbeing.

Our Impact

1 K

program participants (in 130 countries)

1 K

Solutions Prototyped

Businesses accelerated (80% Success rate)

$ 1 B

social and environmental impact (USD)

Our Communities

At the core of 21st-century economies are communities and networks, not just goods and services. We successfully build economies across borders, industries and mandates because we put people first.

Futureworks NYC

At the heart of America's largest city-backed hardware incubator are deep relationships and an altruistic network of supporters. Hear why mentors put their heart into the program.

SPACE APPS

Building the world's biggest hackathon meant re-engaging earthlings with data, not rockets. The Space Apps Challenge empowers engineers to create APIs and collaborate across the globe.

Launch

Ready to help this year’s innovators were investors, experts, and companies like IKEA, VF Corporation, Walmart, Novozymes, Kvadrat, Nature’s Path, Waste Management, Sympatex, and other leaders.

Our Stories

SecondMuse Stands With Morning Light Community After Racist Vandalism

A Letter From Our Co-CEO: Why SecondMuse is Closing Offices On U.S. Election Day

Carrie Freeman explains why our U.S. team will have the day off and what she hopes they will do with the time.

Prioritizing Wellness at SecondMuse

Ahead of World Mental Health Day, SecondMuse team members share the policies and daily practices that keep them balanced

Building 21st Century Economies in 100 Cities, One Entrepreneur at a Time

SecondMuse’s community-sourced incubators in Southwest Florida and Battle Creek, Michigan have inspired a broader vision for building truly inclusive economies

Headstream Innovation Festival to Celebrate the Growing Community Transforming Digital Places for Teens

Headstream’s Inaugural Accelerator and Youth 2 Innovation Program took place against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and a global movement for racial justice, which together, gave the programs a more profound and urgent sense of purpose.

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