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Reagent Collaboration Network (Reclone)

Reclone (Reagent Collaboration Network) is an open-science network that stewards and distributes open-source DNA plasmids and molecular-biology reagents to researchers worldwide under open material transfer agreements.

Magpie Salon

A whimsical digital bulletin board, a matchmaker card game, where people and communities can discover new and interesting ways to connect and help each other.

Newspeak House, Bethnal Green Road, London, UK
2026

Tsukurite

Web platform for building regional fans, connecting organizers planning enjoyable events and problem-solving activities with participants

Tokyo

Volunty

A volunteer matching app using AI-based personality assessment to achieve bidirectional matching between volunteers and organizations, rather than a simple search-based approach.

Japan (Nihon or Nippon) 🇯🇵

Community Supplies

A free tool for neighborhoods to share supplies, tools, and more.

San Francisco
2026

LaneHelp

LaneHelp is a real-time civic information platform for Lane County that connects people to shelters, food, housing, transportation, alerts, and local services through a live, searchable public system built to reduce the “goose chase” of finding help.

Eugene, Oregon, USA

Local Take

Personalized neighborhood recommendations for your next move.

USA
2026

Find A Bed Tonight

Free, open-source platform that gives homeless outreach workers real-time shelter bed availability and lets them hold a bed in three taps.

Johnston County, United States of America 🇺🇸
2026

Connect 211

The modern search engine for community resources.