Enactus United States

What Enactus United States does

Enactus United States (legally Enactus, Inc.) is a U.S. nonprofit organization headquartered at 370 Lexington Ave, Suite 302, New York, NY, founded in 1975 and operating as the U.S. country node of the Enactus Worldwide network (active in 33 countries with 69,000+ students). Its mission is to develop the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders and social innovators by channeling university student teams through community outreach projects aligned with the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The organization partners with academic institutions, corporate sponsors, and foundations to deliver programs including the annual National Exposition (Expo) competition, the Bentley Systems iTwin4Good Virtual Developer Program, the Enactus Entrepreneurial Exchange (delivered via the Enactus+ platform), and the Social Venture Challenge co-hosted with Resolution Project.

The core product surface is event- and program-based rather than software-based. Programs are delivered through a decentralized network of 50+ U.S. university campus teams supported by faculty advisors, with the annual Expo serving as the flagship demand-generation and showcase event (Expo 2026 drew 400+ attendees to Denver). The iTwin4Good program adds a six-week technical training track built on Bentley Systems' digital twin platform, where students earn iTwin Developer Associate certification and compete for cash prizes plus World Cup trips. Underlying technology is limited to the Enactus+ learning platform for cross-cultural exchange coursework; no proprietary AI/ML, application software, or standalone consumer product is operated by Enactus USA.

Revenue is generated entirely through philanthropic channels: individual donations via a secure donation portal and corporate sponsorships/partnerships (named sponsors include Lifelong Wellbeing Foundation, Tusk Philanthropies, Nimble Up, Causeway, and Graticube). There is no product pricing or fee-for-service revenue model. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on university campus teams, faculty advisors, and the annual Expo to recruit students and engage corporate partners. The organization is currently undergoing an organizational rebuild under Director and Acting Country Leader Mikena Manspeaker, following the 2023 integration of Resolution Project and Enactus Global led by George M. Tsiatis.

Name

Enactus United States

Legal name

Enactus, Inc.

Website

https://enactusunitedstates.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Enactus United States is a nonprofit experiential-learning platform that develops student entrepreneurial leaders across 50+ U.S. universities through programs like the annual National Exposition, the Bentley iTwin4Good technology track, and the Social Venture Challenge.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Social Entrepreneurship Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Access & EdTech for Equity (Low-cost Learning, Skills Platforms) (BPAGALAH)

Keywords

• Social entrepreneurship education
• Experiential learning programs
• Student leadership development
• Community outreach initiatives
• University civic engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donations are accepted through the organization's secure donation portal, supporting the organization's mission of developing entrepreneurial leaders and social innovators.
2. Corporate Sponsorships and Partnerships: Corporate sponsors and partners provide funding and support for programs including the National Exposition, Social Venture Challenge, and various student initiatives. Sponsors include Lifelong Wellbeing Foundation, Nimble Up, Causeway, Tusk Philanthropies, and others.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Enactus United States operates an experiential learning platform that engages university students, academic institutions, and business leaders in entrepreneurial action projects addressing social and environmental challenges. Core offerings include the annual National Exposition competition, the Bentley Systems iTwin4Good Virtual Developer Program (six-week digital twin training), the Enactus Entrepreneurial Exchange educational program delivered through the Enactus+ platform, and the Social Venture Challenge co-hosted with Resolution Project.

Product overview

Enactus United States operates as an experiential learning platform dedicated to developing the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders and social innovators. The organization's core offering consists of the annual National Exposition (Expo) competition, where student teams showcase community impact projects. Supporting programs include the Bentley Systems iTwin4Good Virtual Developer Program for technology-focused skills development, the Enactus Entrepreneurial Exchange for cross-cultural educational coursework accessed via the Enactus+ platform, and the Social Venture Challenge (operated in partnership with Resolution Project) for venture funding and recognition. The portfolio is unified around student entrepreneurship and social impact, with programs ranging from general competition to specialized technology training to educational exchange.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• National Exposition (Expo) Annual competition event where Enactus student teams showcase the collective impact of their community outreach efforts, competing across multiple tracks including Impact Stage and Early Stage, with awards for ventures addressing social and environmental challenges.
• Bentley Systems iTwin4Good Virtual Developer Program A six-week virtual program where students learn to build infrastructure digital twins to address real community challenges including climate resilience, clean transport, and accessible design. Students receive coaching from Bentley developers and earn iTwin Developer Associate certification.
• Enactus Entrepreneurial Exchange Educational program providing courses and coursework for student entrepreneurs through the Enactus+ platform, facilitating cross-cultural exchange between students from different universities and countries, including partnerships with The Stevens Initiative administered by the Aspen Institute.
• Social Venture Challenge A competition hosted in partnership with Resolution Project that recognizes winning student ventures. Winners receive funding to scale impact for their project pitches.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• WFF (World Food Forum)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld Food Forum logo appears on the Our Partners section of the Enactus United States website, indicating a partnership or collaboration in support of sustainable development goals.
• Ewing Marion Kauffman FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogo appears on the Our Partners section. Kauffman Foundation supports entrepreneurship education and is aligned with Enactus's mission of developing entrepreneurial leaders.
• Bentley SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBentley Systems partners with Enactus on the iTwin4Good Virtual Developer Program, a six-week program teaching students to build infrastructure digital twins. Bentley provides expert coaching and iTwin Developer Associate certification. Top teams pitch to Bentley senior leaders for cash prizes and trips to Enactus World Cup.
• Resolution ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2023, Resolution Project and Enactus Global integrated, creating one of the largest global organizations focused on youth social entrepreneurship. Resolution Project co-hosts the Social Venture Challenge at the National Exposition.
• Lifelong Wellbeing FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 2026 National Exposition. Rebecca Sanchez of Lifelong Wellbeing Foundation organized a panel session on wellbeing and burnout in entrepreneurship.
• Aspen InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministers The Stevens Initiative that supports the Enactus Entrepreneurial Exchange program for cross-cultural student engagement.
• Cul2vateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with Belmont University Enactus team for their community-based food access model through a local farm store.
• Nimble UpminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 2026 National Exposition.
• CausewayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 2026 National Exposition.
• Auraria CampusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue for the 2026 National Exposition at the Tivoli at Auraria Campus in Denver, Colorado.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ashoka: Ashoka is the global pioneer in social entrepreneurship, supporting a worldwide network of Ashoka Fellows and youth social entrepreneurs. Directly comparable to Enactus in mission (developing social innovators), global scale, and youth/education focus.
• Net Impact: Net Impact is a global network of student and professional chapters driving social and environmental impact through business. Directly comparable to Enactus in university-chapter-based model, business-for-good mission, and competition/event-driven engagement.
• Echoing Green: Echoing Green runs a fellowship program and leadership network for emerging social entrepreneurs, including youth-focused cohorts. Comparable to Enactus in mission-driven talent development, fellowship/award structure, and nonprofit social innovation focus.
• Resolution Project: Resolution Project merged with Enactus Global in 2023 but continues to co-host the Social Venture Challenge. It is a direct historical peer in the youth social entrepreneurship fellowship space with a near-identical target audience and program model.
• DECA: DECA is a student-led organization preparing emerging leaders in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management through competitions and conferences. Highly comparable to Enactus in chapter-based university model, national competition format, and corporate sponsorship dependency.
• FBLA-PBL: FBLA-PBL (Future Business Leaders of America – Phi Beta Lambda) is a student business organization with high school and college chapters running leadership conferences and competitive events. Comparable to Enactus in target audience, chapter/competition model, and national-event-driven engagement.
• StartingBloc: StartingBloc runs a fellowship and institute for early-career social innovators and entrepreneurs. Comparable to Enactus in early-stage talent development, social-impact orientation, and fellowship-style program structure.
• Unreasonable: Unreasonable operates an accelerator and network for social entrepreneurs tackling global challenges. Comparable to Enactus in social-venture focus, global entrepreneur network, and partnership-driven programming.
• Global Citizen Year: Global Citizen Year runs a fellowship program for young leaders to develop social impact skills through field-based experience. Comparable to Enactus in youth-leadership development, social innovation focus, and global network participation.

Broad incumbents

• Skoll Foundation: The Skoll Foundation is a major philanthropy funding large-scale social entrepreneurship, including the Skoll World Forum and awards to high-impact social entrepreneurs. Broader incumbent funder in the same social entrepreneurship space with overlapping target beneficiaries but a much larger endowment-driven model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Enactus_USA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/EnactusUnitedStates
• Facebookfacebook.com/enactususa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/enactususa
• Instagraminstagram.com/enactus_usa
• TikToktiktok.com/@enactus_usa

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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