Connecting Purpose with Profit: Highlights from the Social Enterprise B2B Scale-up Event

Scale-up event: BUYSOCIAL & BUY WISEly, July 30, 2024 The event, held Iași, Romania, was jointly organized by ADV Romania, RISE Romania, and the Iași Chamber of Commerce and Industry, within the Buy WISEly and BuySocial projects. The aim was to connect mainstream businesses with social enterprises and foster partnerships between the two. Key Activities
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Green Digital Together Event: SocialTech4EU successfull final event

On June 27, 2024, the SocialTech4EU project successfully hosted a pivotal conference in Brussels, bringing together more than 50 participants from across Europe to discuss the future of social innovation. The event focused on fostering an environment conducive to both green and digital transitions, leveraging the transformative power of clusters. Attendees included social entrepreneurs, cluster
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SocialTech4EU: Empowering Social Enterprises Through Euroclusters

The SocialTech4EU project, a two-year initiative co-funded by the European Union under the Joint Cluster Initiatives (EUROCLUSTERS) – the first project approved within the macro area of Proximity and Social Economy, has made significant strides in promoting sustainability and improving competitiveness in the social economy sector. Key Achievements: Widespread engagement: Over 200 training proposals received
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Be Part of the Future of Work Integration Social Enterprises: Join the B-WISE Alliance!

Shape the future of the WISE sector in Europe The B-WISE project consortium is excited to announce the launch of the B-WISE Alliance, a groundbreaking initiative designed to ensure the long-term success and impact of the project’s work. What is the B-WISE Alliance? The B-WISE Alliance is a unique opportunity for Work Integration Social Enterprises
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Social Economy Memorandum for the European Elections 2024

In anticipation of the European Elections, Social Economy Europe (SEE) has released a memorandum titled ‘Social Economy, a driver of economic and social progress in Europe,’ outlining its proposals for the next EU legislative term. SEE highlights three key actions: renewing the European Parliament’s Social Economy Intergroup, appointing a European Commissioner for the Social Economy,
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Key takeaways from Vestre sustainability strategy

On May 15, 2024, Øyvind Bjørnstad, Head of Sustainability at Vestre, together with Geir Ebbesen, Business Development Manager at Unikum, co-hosted a webinar to discuss Vestre’s approach to sustainability and circularity. They also explored how the collaboration with Unikum, a social enterprise in Oslo, is enhancing social sustainability. Custom Text Box with Hyperlink Vestre is
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How EEA and Norway grants contribute to the development of social enterprises and social economy in Romania: SEEDing project retrospective

The “SEEDing – Enterprising for Tomorrow” project, co-funded by EEA and Norway Grants, was a significant step towards increasing the competitiveness of social enterprises in Romania, focusing in particular on the ICT and green industry sectors. The project was implemented by “Alături de Voi” Foundation Romania (ADV Romania) in collaboration with organisations from Romania and
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Enterprising for Tomorrow 2024 retrospective: Nearly 1,000 participants at the largest social economy conference in Romania!

The event took place in Iasi, Romania and brought together European leaders in the social economy, representatives of the European Commission and OECD, the Romanian Ministry of Labour and Social Solidarity, social entrepreneurs, traditional entrepreneurs and private sector representatives, national and local authorities, highlighting the most important issues in this sector. The third edition of
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ADV Romania Announces Expansion of the Map of Social Enterprises Under the SEEDing Project

ADV Romania announces the expansion of the Map of Social Enterprises, a key component of the “SEEDing – Enterprising for Tomorrow” initiative, co-funded by EEA and Norway Grants. This strategic development within the SEEDing project marks a significant step towards mapping the social enterprise ecosystem across Europe and fostering bilateral cooperation. Expanding the Social Enterprise
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Unlocking the Social Economy: A Path to Inclusive and Resilient Societies

In May 2022, the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Deloitte, published a groundbreaking report, “Unlocking the Social Economy,” which offers a deep dive into the transformative potential of the social economy. This insightful document showcases how the social economy, fueled by social innovation, stands as a formidable force in addressing some of the most
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