The Stylus Changemakers initiative harnesses the power of collective knowledge-sharing to change the world for the better. Each year, we celebrate and support the next generation of creators and innovators by extending access to our vital trends reporting and insights to propel their vision forward.

What makes a Changemaker?

Each year, applications open for individuals to nominate either their own boundary-pushing business, or one they admire, to gain complimentary access to our expert cross-industry trends reporting and insights for one year. Stylus Changemakers is a global programme, with applications open to businesses worldwide, and across all industries.

With rich variation in their output, the thread connecting all Changemakers is their purpose. This purpose must align with one or more of our own six core platforms of cross-industry research: Sustainable Futures, Inclusivity Outlook, Digital Worlds, Luxury Perspectives, Wraparound Wellness and Convenience Culture. Our Changemakers are all small, young, inspiring ventures, so applicants’ businesses must be no more than 5 years old.

Max Worth
Max Worth
Managing Director and Chief Product Officer, Stylus

"The Stylus Changemakers programme allows us to support the next generation of businesses that are making positive change. In an ever-changing world, we’re beyond proud to create a space that celebrates innovators and trailblazers."

Meet the 2024 Changemakers

2024 Changemaker

Carra

Carra is an artificial-intelligence-driven hair health platform for textured hair. Combining the power of experts, data and community, it provides truly personalised, powerful haircare routines and product recommendations to help the textured hair community meet their hair goals. Its B2B platform Carra Labs is where in-depth textured hair domain knowledge meets machine intelligence. 

2024 Changemaker

Cyber Collective

The Cyber Collective envisions a world where all identities feel safe online and considers people’s needs and safety as a priority for the next generation of technology leaders and builders. It makes intimidating tech topics easy to understand so that everyone can confidently navigate technology and empower their friends, family and communities to do the same.

2024 Changemaker

Dewey

Founded in 2021, Dewey’s mission is to create a world where short stature is not an obstacle but a source of pride. Nurturing sustainable communities, it empowers individuals under 5ft with ethical fashion that celebrates their unique identity and encourages self-expression. Since launch, the company has proceeded to win multiple awards, introduced various collections and continues to be a trailblazer in the fashion industry.

2024 Changemaker

Grounded

Grounded’s mission is to be the trusted brand for natural cleaning products powered by African-grown ingredients. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Grounded is leading the charge in the non-toxic space as the first and only producer of a full line of natural cleaning and personal care products in the region. Its vision is to reduce the toxin burden on our bodies, our ecosystem and future generations. It discloses 100% of its ingredients, which are grown on regenerative farms, and is proud to have a 100% solar-powered factory, led by women.

2024 Changemaker

Juicy Marbles

Plant-based burgers, nuggets and sausages are great. But for those who need a little variety in the kitchen, these options get monotonous. That’s why Juicy Marbles makes “whole cuts”: juicy, versatile plant-based “muscle” that gives you access to all the classic meals. Its hope is that by making nutritionally wholesome plant-meats that foster creativity in the kitchen, taste incredible and satisfy the soul, it can bring people together around our most ancient commonality: the love of a superb meal.

2024 Changemaker

YesColours

YesColours is an award-winning sustainable paint brand with supporting design services. Backed by an experienced team of designers and industry experts, it’s changing the landscape of interior decor with innovative paints and packaging that aim to reduce the 55 million tonnes of paint waste going directly to landfill each year, as well as promoting the use of colour in design to enhance personal wellbeing, encourage creativity and celebrate diversity. 

Hear from our 2023 Changemakers

The Stylus Changemakers initiative harnesses the power of collective knowledge-sharing to change the world for the better. In this video, we meet some of the 2023 Changemakers and hear about their experiences with the initiative.

The Changemakers Blog

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