Our mission
We believe the world is a better place with more creators in it – and creativity can and should come from anyone, anywhere. Unity supports Social Impact visionaries in driving change, facilitates education programs for the next generation of real-time 3D creators, and collaborates internally and externally to protect our planet.
Our impact
$8M in grants
We awarded $8 million in grant funding to empower creators to have positive, inclusive impacts in the areas of education, digital health and wellbeing, and sustainability in 2022.
$1.4B worth of software donated
We provided $1.4 billion worth of software to institutions, students, and educators to support technology-related training and make learning Unity engaging, accessible, and fun.
720k people supported
We supported over 720,000 people including learners, educators, and creators through a wide array of programs and initiatives.
Unity for Humanity – helping creators drive change
Creators around the globe are using Unity to tell stories and build tools that will have positive and meaningful impacts on their communities and the planet. We devote funding, time, and resources to support creators in getting their projects over the finish line and amplifying their reach.
Explore the grant-winning projects below for inspiring examples of what’s possible with Unity’s real-time 3D technology.
Empowering through education
We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to create their own future, and we’re committed to upskilling the next generation of creators through our free online learning platform, our partnerships with schools, and our free Unity Pro licenses for students and educators.
Equipping the next generation
We offer Unity Pro for free to students and educators to empower the next generation of real-time 3D creators with the platform used by professionals in their dream careers.
Education for all
We work with academic institutions and non-profits to ensure they have the tools they need to develop innovative training programs that set students and educators up for success.
Creating economic opportunities
We partner with companies, nonprofits, and governments around the world to encourage inclusive economic growth for individuals and communities.
SkillUp Coalition
We’re a founding partner of SkillUp, an organization that upskills workers into high-demand jobs by connecting training and education providers, employers, tech firms, and job-readiness nonprofits.
Generation
We partner with Generation to train and place learners from underrepresented backgrounds into life-changing game development careers in Pakistan.
Mission Bit
We work with Mission Bit to build free, project-based computer science pathways for under-resourced high school youth across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Gameheads
We work with Gameheads to develop learning and skill development opportunities, including launching a game design degree and certificate program for low-income youth and youth of color in partnership with Oculus from Facebook and Niantic.
Games for Change
We hosted the Cross-Cultural Impact Jam with Games for Change to help a global network of students develop experiences focused on uplifting marginalized voices and advocating for meaningful social issues.
Urban Arts Partnership
We work with the School of Interactive Arts, a program by Urban Arts Partnership that leverages video game design to open doors to the tech industry for students of color from low-income communities and under-resourced schools.
Protecting the planet
We’re committed to driving sustainability throughout our entire ecosystem, from reducing our environmental impact to supporting creators leveraging real-time 3D to decarbonize the world, raise awareness of climate issues, and promote conservation.
Operations
We use green building practices and energy-efficient equipment to green our operations.
Decarbonizing gaming
We help make the entire gaming industry more sustainable and empower players to make a positive impact.
Real-world change
We support creators leveraging real-time 3D to create a more sustainable world.
We are all changemakers
We encourage our employees to drive positive change and respond to real-world situations.
Charitable giving
We grant funds to various organizations in support of current and future Unity creators having a positive impact on communities around the globe.
Responsive giving
In response to disasters and humanitarian crises, responsive giving enables us to support employees and the communities they live and work in during times of need.
Volunteer time off
Unity employees receive 20 hours of volunteer time off per year that they may use to give back to their communities and the causes that matter most to them.
Matching donations
Unity offers employees up to $500 USD per year in donation matching, which employees can direct to charities, nonprofits, and organizations making a difference.
Memberships and alliances
Unity Social Impact FAQ
The Unity Social Impact division is built on three key areas of impact: Education and Economic Opportunity for All, Sustainability, and Social Impact creators. Through the Charitable Fund, Unity for Humanity, Employee Giving, and Education programs, Unity aims to empower employees and creators of all backgrounds to foster a more inclusive, sustainable world.
Unity for Humanity is a Unity Social Impact program with a mission to uplift social impact creators and their work through grants, mentorship, and partnership opportunities. Learn more at unity.com/humanity and subscribe to the Social Impact mailing list to stay up-to-date on the latest grant opportunities.
The Unity Charitable Fund provides the financial means to bring our social impact goals to life. The program was created with 750,000 shares of Unity common stock. In 2021, we awarded approximately $4.5M from the fund to support current and future creators who are building RT3D experiences with meaningful impacts on society and the planet.
Our Giving Program allows employees to positively impact local and global communities and contribute to the causes that matter most to them. Each year, employees receive 20 paid volunteer hours and up to $500 USD in donation matching, plus a one-time corporate donation to direct to eligible organizations of their choice.
The Unity for Humanity program supports social impact creators with grants, mentorship, and partnerships. Sign up for the Social Impact mailing list to be notified about the latest opportunities.
Check out our Careers site and search for ‘Social Impact’ to view open roles.
For information about our stocks, finances, events, presentations, investor news, and governance, visit our Investor Relations site.
If you’re new to Unity, get started with the wealth of free resources available on learn.unity.com, including access to 750+ hours of on-demand learning sessions and structured Pathways to prepare for a career in tech.
If you’re already a Unity expert, browse the Changemakers Showcase for inspiration for your first Social Impact project.
