Sale and promotion of art to support social causes.
- Mexico
- Hybrid of for-profit and nonprofit
The lack of funding for civil associations is an important problem that affects their ability to solve social problems related to sustainable development objectives. According to recent data, it is estimated that around 60% of civil associations around the world face significant financial difficulties.
These organizations, despite their important work in the community, are often limited in their efforts due to a lack of financial support. This can lead to situations where civil associations are forced to reduce their programs or even close their doors.
It is crucial to highlight the importance of financially supporting these organizations, as they play a fundamental role in promoting sustainable development and improving the quality of life of communities.
We propose a system in which, through the sale of art and a donation mechanism, we promote support for social causes that meet the objectives of the unit nations. We also involve people in the objectives of social causes, through a voting mechanism, allowing users to support the social cause of their choice.
We directly support social causes, giving them a platform to present their objectives, goals and achievements. With the sales dynamics in the application, we are able to support them financially, as well as the artists who offer their art. We provide a way for artists to receive fair financial compensation for their work. And by supporting social causes, we indirectly support the social support objectives of the United Nations.
Our multidisciplinary team is made up of computer engineers, art managers and entrepreneurs in the real estate market. In addition to alliances with social causes established in Mexico and others with international reach such as Medical Impact. We also have the support of great artists, like Cristian Granvelle.
- Other
- 1. No Poverty
- 2. Zero Hunger
- 3. Good Health and Well-Being
- 4. Quality Education
- 5. Gender Equality
- 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
- 16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
- 17. Partnerships for the Goals
- Prototype
We have our business model strongly established. We already have sales outside the system and the application is under development.
We are currently in strong need of funds for development costs, and we are also seeking help to improve our expansion plans and improve our legal dynamics internationally.
- Financial (e.g. accounting practices, pitching to investors)
- Legal or Regulatory Matters
Our dynamics of social participation when selecting the social causes they wish to support. Currently there is no system that takes this dynamic of social awareness.
Through financial support for social causes, achieved through our donation model, we are able to achieve the objectives of the United Nations agenda.
Our system consists of a mobile application for Android and iOS devices. We use communication technologies and the Internet of Things to create social dynamics. Additionally, through augmented reality features, we are able to provide an improved art viewing experience to our clients.
- A new business model or process that relies on technology to be successful
- Software and Mobile Applications
- Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality
- Mexico
Alvaro Quiroz: Founder and CEO y Diego Baez: Co-Founder and director of development.
We have currently spent 6 months developing this project. But we have already been working with social causes for a couple of years through Brigada 12. Social organization, founded by our CEO Alvaro Quiroz.
Our team is currently made up solely of locals, however we constantly try to approach different cultural groups in the art exhibition events we attend, to have a better understanding of the different customs and ideological perceptions about art.
IRIS proposes itself as a “Broker” which, through generating commercial relationships with “Partners”, manages to offer “Clients” a platform where they can acquire art. Additionally, as a business incentive and unique feature of its kind, we designed a social collaboration dynamic for the “Causes” where a percentage of the profits is used as a donation.
- Individual consumers or stakeholders (B2C)