Social Innovation
State of the world investigated at global sustainability event
“Society has an illness, which is over analysing everything," said leading environmentalist Professor Gunter Pauli at global sustainability event opening.
October 2022
Leading global sustainability summit returns to Lisbon
Changemakers and impact innovators from every corner of the world to meet in Lisbon.
October 2022
Prosocial disruption delivered by a distillery in Dublin
Dublin-based company is changing industry practices by designing its spirits through the lenses of science, community and nature.
June 2022
How can freelancing bridge social inequalities?
Leveraging digital technology, social innovator designed a platform that matches freelancers with purposeful organisations while offering decent work for people worldwide.
March 2022
First Impact Syndicate in Ireland to invest €10M in sustainability start-ups
Angel invetsors in Ireland will provide funding and supports to enterprises building on environmental, social and governance factors.
January 2022
€800,000 Social Enterprise Start-up Fund is open for innovative projects in Ireland
A new support package with grants and training is available for early-stage social enterprises with a clear ambition to address a critical social issue in Ireland.
July 2021
Public voting is open to select winners of the first Impact Shakers Awards
People are invited from all over Europe to vote for the most innovative impact-driven startups and scale-ups.
May 2021
Social Art Award to catalyse change towards a greener future
Artists are invited to submit artworks in the theme of 'New Greening' for Social Art Award 2021.
March 2021
Social enterprises can harness university student's creativity to tackle challenges
Incubation programme for social enterprises and university students to tackle challenges.
March 2021
Social Innovation Tournament offers €75 000 prize money for the best projects
Social Innovation Tournament recognises and supports the best European social entrepreneurs.
February 2021
First extensive study on Social Investment in Africa reveals financial trends and gaps
The African Venture Philanthropy Alliance launched a high-level report on the state of social investment financing in Africa
November 2020
Dutch social enterprises have a strong influence on building a new economy
Social enterprises are pioneers in building a better economy in the Netherlands
November 2020
Social innovator to deliver a positive impact in Africa despite pandemic
Italian social entrepreneur on a mission to save infants lives' in Sub-Saharan Africa
August 2020
A new voice to unite and represent Irish social entrepreneurs
Social innovators in Ireland are creating a movement to support and unify social enterprises.
August 2020
Free access to open source digital book on Social Innovation
Explore how not-for-profit organisations, companies and state related agencies collaborate for social innovation
June 2020
European Social Economy Summit
Call for proposals - European Social Economy Summit 2020, Mannheim, Germany
New initiative to solve Europe’s most pressing social challenges
The European Social Catalyst Fund provides supports to bring together public and private resources to improve social services.
January 2020
European Social Innovation Competition with €150,000 funding
Reimagine Fashion: Changing behaviours for sustainable fashion - European Social Innovation Competition 2020
January 2020
Social Innovation Tournament with supports is live
Recognition and supports for best European social entrepreneurs.
January 2020
Partnerships to Drive Positive Change - Euclid Network Impact Summit 2020
Impact-driven leaders will join forces to address global societal challenges and define innovative, sustainable solutions and partnerships to drive positive change.
Open call to sign the 'Charter of investors for impact'
Clarity about impact investing is fundamental for the credibility and progress of the entire social innovation ecosystem.
January 2020
Social Innovation towards Sustainability: Embracing Contemporary Challenges for Regional Development
Call for papers: Social Innovation Towards Sustainability workshop - Faro, Portugal
Impact Summit
Impact Summit - The UK’s leading impact event for social innovators and change-makers - Glasgow, UK
Growth Fund for social entrepreneurs is open for applications
Growth Fund for social entrepreneurs is open until 31th July
Enable progress through entrepreneurial action!
ENACTUS is a community of young people who understand the transformative power of entrepreneurship - in spirit and practice.
April 2019