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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Successful practices on B2B between WISEs & mainstream businesses

Successful B2B Partnerships between work integration social enterprises (WISEs) and mainstream businesses serve as models for sustainable and socially responsible business practices and for boosting the competiveness of WISEs. Ana Luiza Hannotte, ENSIE project office, presented results and activities from the BuyWISEly projectduring the Scale up event – BUYSOCIAL & BUY WISEly, organized on July
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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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Pioneering circular fashion: Buy Social project’s innovative milestones

The Buy Social project is spearheading a transformation in the fashion industry with innovative campaigns in Slovenia and Romania. From promoting second-hand fashion to upcycling coffee bags into high-end designs, these projects are setting new standards for sustainability in the textile sector. Dive into the stories behind these landmark achievements and discover how social enterprises
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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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Digital transformation and innovation in social enterprises: lessons from SocialTech4EU project

The experience of social enterprises that received support within the SocialTech4EU project, the first project approved within the macro area of Proximity and Social Economy (co-funded by the European Union via EISMEA), provides essential lessons for social enterprises. Key takeaways for social enterprises and social entrepreneurs: Importance of digital transformation: Embracing digital technologies can significantly
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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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A Snapshot of Global Social Enterprise Data: World Economic Forum Report

On April 18, 2024, the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, in partnership with the World Economic Forum published a comprehensive analysis of the global social enterprise landscape – The State of Social Enterprise: A Review of Global Data 2013–2023. The report provides a comprehensive synthesis of the global state of social enterprise, using data from
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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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