B-WISE: Insights from the training held for Supporters in Work Intregration Social Enterprises (WISEs)

14 professionals from Romanian work integration social enterprises (WISEs) have successfully completed the first European pilot training program for the socio-professional insertion of disadvantaged workers. Designed according to a European methodology, within the B-WISE project, the programme brought to the attention of specialists supporting disadvantaged workers topics such as: organizational transformation, digitalization and innovative strategies
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SUCCESSFUL PREMIERE: The Social Innovation Hackathon

A recent milestone of the international SocialTech4EU program was the „Social Innovation Hackathon“ powered by Silicon Vilstal and cofunded by StMWi. At the Social Innovation Hackathon, some 20 social enterprises from across Europe, a squad of experienced team coaches (guided by head coach Inga Wiele and 40 Bavarian sparring partners from creative industries came together on a historic farm in
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San Sebastián Social Economy Conference updates

November 14, Day 2 of the social economy conference. News from the Social Economy Conference in San Sebastián Key moments The signing of the San Sebastián Manifesto – marked a significant moment, with high-level European representatives acknowledging the social economy’s role as a catalyst in social, economic, and environmental innovation. They committed to supporting the
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Romania’s first circular economy course for social enterprises

From 6 to 8 November 2023, Ateliere Fara Frontiere organised a training for social entrepreneurs and social innovation organisations from Romania – “The Circular Economy: from theory to application”. The course took place in Bucharest and included a study visit to the circular economy workshops of Viitor Plus and Ateliere Senza Frontiere. A total of
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Donostia-San Sebastián – Social Economy Capital of Spain 2023

The Ministry of Labour and Social Economy organized the European Conference “Social Economy: People, Planet, Action” in San Sebastian, Spain on November 13-14, 2023. The event was part of Spain’s strategic priorities for its Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) in the second half of 2023 (July 1 – December 31). The
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Insights of the B-WISE report on work integration social enterprises presented at the EMES Conference

On the 12th of September, B-WISE partners presented the results of the research conducted all over Europe, with a particular focus on 13 countries, in Frankfurt during the 9th EMES International Research Conference on Social Enterprise. Project partners were delighted to share the report findings with the academic community stressing the role of WISEs in shaping
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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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