Our Projects: Catalog, Collaborate, Create!

Cat490

A dynamic digital catalog, a collection of products, machines, tools, plans, and methods. It's updated by the people, communities, and organizations offering appropriate products.

Design490

A blind pool or community fund that can apply small funds throughout the product development process. Our partners here are microbanks and micro finance organizations promoting Cat490.

The Give Bank

DesignJams, meetups, maker spaces provide increasingly-critical in-person, human interaction. We support monthly and quarterly events and look to partner with maker spaces and fab labs.

Events490

Fund490

Designers, makers, scientists, and other professionals pledge pro bono hours to work on product design and development as well as mentor those who want to learn.

Providing design education and mentoring to entrepreneurial product designers. We seek to partner with other learning organizations, universities, and labs around the world.

Some of Our Allies

Uplift490 has changed my life. The products they provide have greatly improved my quality of life.

I am grateful for the opportunity to give back through Uplift490. It's a rewarding experience.

The impact Uplift490 is making on communities around the world is truly inspiring.

Uplift490's dedication to helping those in need is unmatched. I'm proud to be a part of their mission.

About Us

Uplift490™ is a public benefit corporation committed to improving the lives of low-income, high-need people worldwide. Through product development, design education, and pro bono design services, we aim to empower people, uplift communities, and create positive change.

Our IRS 501c3 status has been granted. Your donations are fully tax-deductible.

Contact Us

Questions or inquiries? Please reach out to us!

info@uplift490.com