We empower communities and organizations worldwide to tackle pressing ecological, social, and cultural challenges by offering financial assistance, strategic consulting, and piloting projects that drive enduring change.

Our goals by 2028

Ecological:

30%

reduction in carbon emissions across all community-led initiatives by 2028, through the adoption of sustainable practices and renewable energy sources, contributing to climate action and environmental stewardship.

Social:

10%

increase in the Community Well-Being and Happiness Index, reflecting improved mental health and social connectivity within our communities through targeted programs and initiatives.

Cultural:

8

projects focused on preserving local cultural heritage, involving community members in the process to ensure that local histories are shared and celebrated, aiming to increase public engagement with cultural heritage.

What is our impact?

  • Through targeted financial support, we empower communities and organizations to implement transformative initiatives that address ecological, social, and cultural challenges. Our funding facilitates the restoration of natural habitats, supported local artisans, and provided resources for mental health programs, significantly enhancing the quality of life in underserved areas. By investing in grassroots projects, we help foster a culture of hospitality and resilience, ensuring that communities thrive economically and socially.

  • Our consulting and research initiatives focus on equipping communities with the knowledge and strategies necessary to navigate complex challenges. By leveraging our expertise, we provide tailored guidance that helps organizations implement hospitality practices, improve mental health support systems, and enhance cultural engagement. Our collaborative approach ensures that research is rooted in real-world applications, leading to innovative solutions that resonate with local needs and contribute to broader societal change.

  • We actively engage in project development that bridges the gap between ideas and actionable outcomes. Our team collaborates with communities and technologists to design and execute initiatives that promote environmental stewardship, social cohesion, and cultural enrichment. Our projects are designed to create lasting impact, fostering a sense of belonging and shared responsibility among community members. By prioritizing inclusive and participatory approaches, we ensure that the voices of those we serve are at the forefront of our efforts.

Recent projects

  • Collective Innovation

    A dynamic think tank at the intersection of design, hospitality, culture, and technology. Our weekly talks, explored collective approaches to groundbreaking projects in urban planning, immersive music, regenerative food systems, and more.

    Partners: Clubhouse, Endless FM, Hommage Hospitality, The Street Society, Broken Social Scene, Iceland Space Agency

  • Virtual Retreat

    A four-week virtual journey of communal and personal growth, reflection, and connection for travel professionals, with a focus on education, learning, and belonging.

    Partners: Design Hotels, Unsettled

    Technologies: Spatial Computing

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  • The Prayer Flag Project

    Production of 1080 unique virtual artifacts designed from original assets by Asha Kama, a leading Bhutanese artist, to support local educational programs, and the cleaning of the mountains in Bhutan.

    Partners: The Rubin Museum of Art, VAST Bhutan, Polygon Studios

    Technologies: Web3, Dynamic Smart Contracts

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  • Virtual Bhutan / Windhorse

    A new virtual Bhutan travel and art experience, unveiled during the closing event of Fast Company Innovation Festival. The new VR experience transported visitors to an artistic interpretation of Bhutan through the eyes of Bhutan's leading contemporary artist, Asha Kama.

    Partners: Fast Company, NeueHouse, Krista Kim, VAST Bhutan

    Technologies: Spatial Computing, Blockchain

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  • Dancing into the Future: The Next 50 Years of Hip Hop

    On the heels of HipHop’s 50th anniversary and the highly anticipated opening of the Universal Hip Hop Museum in New York, The META Foundation joined The Hopenclass and HEC Paris to curate an intensive MBA course.

    Partners: HEC Paris, UHHM, Dear Dancer, Kinetix

    Technologies: Motion Capture, Spatial Computing

    Awards: Anthem Award

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  • Virtual Hospitality Seminar

    An innovative seminar series in collaboration with Les Roches, one of the world’s leading hospitality schools. This groundbreaking initiative aims to empower students to explore and innovate new forms of 'virtual hospitality' using Web3 concepts, revolutionizing the way we connect and engage in digital spaces.

    Partners: Les Roches

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  • Fraunhofer: Hotel of the Future

    For the Fraunhofer Institute's task force, we analyzed and addressed technological, economic, ecological, and societal trends shaping the hotel industry, from conceptualizing innovative environments within future hotels to enhancing virtual spaces such as booking portals and management systems.

    Partners: Fraunhofer Institute

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  • Technical Report for the Metaverse in Tourism Council of the UNWTO

    As part of the UNWTO/ITU Metaverse in Tourism Council, the Hospitality 3.0 Framework integrates the metaverse into hospitality, fostering community, inclusivity, and responsible growth while addressing ecological, mental health, and cultural challenges.

    Partners: UNWTO

  • [UPCOMING] Tapestry of Consciousness

    Documenting and sharing ancestral knowledge and symbolism from the weaving traditions of indigenous communities in Peru and Chile to create AI-generated custom virtual and physical artifacts which support local initiatives.

    Technologies: Artificial Intelligence, Indigenous weaving techniques