PeaceRise is an idea developed during STARTUPCINCY WEEK 2023 and evolved through compassion, dialogue, persistence, and an eternal optimism about the future of humanity and the planet.

PeaceRise is committed to fostering a culture of innovation and peace-building by creating a supportive, transparent environment for the development of successful startups. Central to our mission is dismantling barriers to idea sharing through vibrant community dialogues and events, promoting economic activity as a cornerstone of peace. Our vision extends to cultivating a global community of innovators, thinkers, and doers, united in their quest for sustainable solutions that enhance global harmony.

Through key initiatives like the PeaceRise Innovation Challenge, we emphasize ideation and implementation of impactful projects. By providing spaces for open dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge sharing, we aim to facilitate the sharing and development of groundbreaking ideas. Our approach is rooted in tool enablement, empowering individuals with the necessary education and connections to actualize their visions and contribute to a sustainable cycle of innovation and peace.

PeaceRise Innovation Challenge 2024 - Organizing Executive Board

Founding of PeaceRise

PeaceRise started as an app idea in early October 2023 and was expanded on between Lonny, Brandon, and Jeremy at STARTUPCINCY Week 2023. Lonny contributed the first $1000 to bring the idea to life (this amount is now part of the Challenge prize pool). From October onward these three continued to meet and manifest what has become the PeaceRise community and the PeaceRise Innovation Challenge.

PeaceRise embodies the spirit of collaboration and innovation, driven by the conviction that everyone can contribute to a more peaceful world through sustainable economic activity and entrepreneurship.