22nd Century by Design Solutions Inc. is our venture development group. We bring disruptive technologies and initiatives to scale for the greatest environmental and social impact possible. Our work is grounded in the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals. 22nd Century by Design Solutions aims to be a certified B-Corp by 2025.
22nd Century by Design: Creative Impact
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22nd Century by Design: Creative Impact is committed to storytelling, creative solutions, and cutting-edge technology to support our mission and partners.
The Disruptive Quarterly
Digital magazine of the highest quality design, curation, and content that promotes diverse voices and disruptors. The Disruptive Quarterly is a place to discover and explore diverse voices, perspectives, and game-changing ideas. The next issue will be published in October 2023.
We are currently collaborating with Baldwin High School in New York to create a youth curated vertical in TDQ- stay tuned!!!
Cover art provided by Kyungsoo Lee
Photo by Polina Zimmerman
The Profluence Project
The Profluence Project advances diverse voices, storytellers, and creators of all kinds across the globe- beyond the echo chamber! It is founded on five pillars:
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a. Online MFA- low residency with global location options in partnership with Wilkes University Creative Writing Program
b. Certificate Program
c. Workshops and Seminars
d. Forums and access to publishers, conference coordinators, editors, and agents.
e. Advance a crucial under-resourced vertical: Storytelling with Purpose-Environmental, Social, and Impact Across Genres
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a. Well-resourced and well operated imprint to demonstrate that it is profitable to publish and support diverse voices
b. Partnerships with organizations such as bookshop.org
c. Print, Audio, and Digital formats
d. A gateway to TV, film, and new media
e. Re-release of forgotten voices which need to be heard anew
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a. We are experts in Marketing and Engagement: Innovation meets Best Practices
b. Mobile app (example of app infrastructure) will advance the community and offerings globally
c. Social Media and Influencers will advance programs
d. Digital journal (example of journal infrastructure) and other media will support the mission
e. Professional Videos leveraging proven integrated platforms
f. Strategic Partnerships that drive results and impact
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a. Engaging and supporting new readers
b. Encouraging discovery by current readers
c. Leveraging game platforms to develop readers across the globe.
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a. Digital lending library to raise up voices past and present
b. Select physical locations for engagement and readings
c. A digital collection of sacred texts all in one location
d. Collaboration with the United Nations SDGs
Innovation Partners
Core to our success is partnering with amazing companies and organizations. Currently, our lead technology partners are BioLargo Inc. and other global innovators.
Innovation Hubs in Development:
State of Idaho
Smart Cities and Innovation Hubs across the globe