Hopelab

Hopelab is a nonprofit social innovation lab and impact investor founded in 2001 by Pam Omidyar in San Francisco, California. The organization focuses on designing and scaling science-based digital technologies that improve the health and well-being of teens and young adults, particularly those from marginalized communities such as Black, Brown, and Queer youth. Hopelab combines behavioral psychology, human-centered design, and rigorous research to create behavior-change interventions that foster healthier, happier lives.

The foundation’s pioneering work began with the development of the Re-Mission video game, designed to help young cancer patients improve treatment adherence through engaging gameplay. Since then, Hopelab has expanded its portfolio to include products like Zamzee, a game-based physical activity tracker for children, and the Mood Meter app, developed in partnership with Yale’s Center for Emotional Intelligence to support emotional regulation. Hopelab collaborates with academic researchers, healthcare systems, nonprofits, and for-profit ventures to co-create and distribute impactful solutions.

Committed to equity and inclusion, Hopelab centers the voices and experiences of youth most affected by mental health challenges, including LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. The organization invests in young innovators, funds translational science fellows, and conducts youth-centered research to address systemic barriers and promote mental health equity. With a multidisciplinary team of scientists, designers, and digital health experts, Hopelab continues to advance youth well-being through innovation, partnership, and evidence-based impact.