New support initiative for social enterprises: Buy Social Future of Social Economy

ADV Romania is part of the BUYSOCIAL project consortium lead by Diesis Network –one of the most extensive networks specialized in supporting the development of the social economy, social entrepreneurship and social innovation (founded in Belgium in 1997). We are happy together with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Iasi to represent Romania in this
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Social economy – philosophy or reality?

Dr. Elena Cristina Dorneanu, PhD, of “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi, has authored an insightful article delving into the intricate landscape of social economy in Romania. Her work provides a comprehensive examination of various aspects, including legislation, practical examples, and policy frameworks. The social economy is a social philosophy translated into economic pragmatism. We
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SocialTech4EU project launches Call for social enterprises for innovation

SocialTech4EUprovides financial support to the awarded/contracted social enterprises from within the SocialTech4EU Call for Social Enterprises in Europe – Financial support for training to carry out a feasibility study, in collaboration with providers, for the development of an innovation project for their organisation.  Applicants to this Call can request financial support up to€ 20.000.  At least 20 social enterprises will be selected. SocialTech4EU aims at strengthening the resilience and innovation capacity, competitiveness, and sustainability of social economy ecosystems and of start–ups and SMEsofthesocialeconomy. The project provides financial support to the awarded/contracted social enterprises from within the SocialTech4EU Call for Social
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SocialTech4EU Awards Training Grants to 100 Social Enterprises, Paving the Way for Innovation and Twin Transition

In the framework of the SocialTech4EU project, funded by the European Union, through the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), 100 social enterprises from the EU were awarded for financial support for training. SocialTech4EU is the largest support and capacity building programme in Europe for social enterprises. The EU-funded project aims at strengthening
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Skills gap in Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs) in Europe

The B-Wise Project report on work integration social enterprise sector is the first European report that charted skills gaps for employees in the WISE sector. It report identified three target groups: enablers, supporters and workers with support needs(WSN). Who are the people working in the Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs)? Enablers – CEOs, CHROs, CFOs, staff
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Commissioner Nicolas Schmit visits ADV Romania, the largest Work Integration Social Enterprises in Romania

On 4 April 2023, Nicolas Schmit, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights visited ADV Romania – one of the largest social enterprises in Romania, with a mission to promote social economy and support vulnerable groups. During the visit, Commissioner Schmit had the opportunity to meet with the management teams and employees of the three
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In conversation with Francesca Menozzi of the SocialTech4EU Euroclusters project

The Euroclusters partnerships are intended to launch a new network of cross-sectoral, interdisciplinary and trans-European strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening Europe’s resilience by connecting actors across countries, sectors and industrial ecosystems. To this end, they will be running calls to provide financial support to SMEs. The ECCP team spoke to Francesca Menozzi of the SocialTech4EU – SocialTech for
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AFIN launches social loans for the social enterprise sector in Romania

The first Romanian privately owned non-bank financial institution dedicated exclusively to social entrepreneurs launches the financing activity. Starting from March 20, 2023, social enterprises can apply for a loan. The social economy ecosystem in Romania can now grow with the help of AFIN – the first non-banking financial institution (NBFI) in Romania, with Romanian capital,
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Euclid Network (EN) Reveals the top 100 Women in Social Enterprise 2023

2023 Euclid Networks (EN) Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise highlights  inspirational women who are playing important roles in society through their social innovation. Through this initiative EN spotlights these women’s impact journeys and achievements. Their stories inspire and connect other women and changemakers encouraging  a better social enterprise ecosystem. Their experiences also highlight the
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Profiles of Personas working in work integration social enterprises: B-WISE report

From the research conducted during Work Package 2 (WP 2) – Building Scenarios and “Personas” for Sectoral Skills Strategy by the B-WISE project partners , a fragmented albeit rich picture of profiles of enablers, supporters and workers with support needs (WSNs), had emerged. The profiles of Personas obtained (13) were identified and then briefly presented
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