Euclid Network (EN)

Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting Christian Vietz from the Euclid Network (EN) for a session in our Changemakers for Democracy programme. The session on 'European Funding' focused on setting up a proposal development process for organisations. It aims to help our fellows find, select, and successfully apply for relevant funding for their ventures. Here's a quote from Christian to inspire your journey: #ChristianVietz #CM4D #Funding #Europe #cmxchange

Are you a social entrepreneur, interested in learning more about social procurement, or already working towards becoming a supplier for mainstream enterprises? #BuySocialEuropeB2B has designed a training and mentoring program to advance your procurement journey! We offer: 💻 An online training program: Your guide to understanding the “what” and “how” of social procurement! Gain the know-how to evaluate whether social procurement is right for your organisation, understand how mainstream entrepreneurs choose their suppliers, and learn how to approach and partner with them effectively. 👥 Peer-to-Peer mentoring: Get matched with advanced social entrepreneurs, who can share advice from their own experience as suppliers. Join as mentor or mentee! 🗣️ Pro-bono consulting and mentoring by SAP skilled professionals: Gain insights from a corporate perspective and learn how to get procurement ready or address other important business development topics. This special opportunity is provided in cooperation with the TRANSFORM Support Hub, powered by MovingWorlds! Learn more and register to join 👉 https://lnkd.in/gwSjVJ9H 🤝 Buy Social Europe B2B is co-funded by the European Commission within the Single Market Programme and by SAP and implemented in partnership between Euclid Network (EN), SEWF - Social Enterprise World Forum C.I.C., Social Enterprise UK, Yunus Social Business, Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland e.V. (SEND), Social Enterprise NL,Reach for Change, The Sustainable Procurement Pledge, Zurich Insurance and 17 national country partners. #socialprocurement #buysocial #buysocialeuropeb2b #training #mentoring #socialentrepreneurship

🗓 Register now to the Social Enterprise and Innovation Forum hosted in a hybrid format by EN member, the Lithuanian Social Business Association, on 9 September 2024 in Vilnius, Lithuania. In a world facing climate change, social inequality, demographic shifts, security threats, and health crises, the role of technology in driving positive social change has never been more critical. The ongoing military action against Ukraine, coupled with energy and economic crises, underscores the urgent need to strengthen civil societies, promote inclusion, reduce poverty, and boost resilience. This year’s Social Enterprise and Innovation Forum will address these pressing issues by exploring how technology can be harnessed to tackle social and environmental challenges. Bringing together experts from diverse fields, this forum will inspire leaders to drive innovation and create impactful solutions. Don't miss this opportunity! Find here more info on the programme and registration: https://lnkd.in/eNRBH9nw

Does regulation just increase the bureaucratic burden on social innovators? No, it can also be an enabler for driving social entrepreneurship growth! Isis Bous, Managing Director at the Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation, is an incredible partner in the Schwab Foundation's Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship. In her recent article with Allison Laubach, she highlights four elements on how regulations can support social entrepreneurship. https://lnkd.in/exQx2Dma What is more, she also highlights an interactive database that compiles all regulation for social entrepreneurs worldwide—by jurisdiction. It gives an overview for your country to highlight whether legal forms are available; it shows how supportive regulation might be on crowdfunding, impact investing, or impact bonds; and it gives expert opinions on proposed changes to regulation. This is a massive resource for organizations working on public policy like Catalyst 2030, Euclid Network (EN), SEWF - Social Enterprise World Forum C.I.C., Social Enterprise NL, Social Enterprise UK, B Lab, Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland e.V. and so many more.https://https://lnkd.in/euSugMKS #socialinnovation #socialentrepreneurship #alliance4se Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship

📣 Exciting developments in sustainability this week We're thrilled to announce that, in collaboration with key signatories, we’ve unified our support for the European Financial Reporting Advisory’s (EFRAG) new Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for non-listed SMEs. Our collective statement isn’t just a show of support; it includes key recommendations to ensure the standard meets the needs of impact-driven and social economy ecosystems. Check them out here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gjM8PJ-m 🤝 Impact Europe, Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers (GAIL), Legally Said, ImpactCity, Smart Kolektiv, FEBEA - European Federation of Ethical and Alternative Banks and Financiers, Legal Innovation for Sustainable Investments (LISI), Responsible Business Forum, Impact Shakers

Impact Stakeholders United: Big news in the sustainability arena! Together with the Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers (GAIL) & Euclid Network (EN), endorsed by the signatory organisations, we have rallied behind the European Financial Reporting Advisory’s (EFRAG) new Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for non-listed SMEs. The joint statement we’ve produced isn’t just a nod of approval; it outlines key recommendations to align the standard with the needs of impact-driven and social economy ecosystems: https://lnkd.in/eXphZWtN Jana Bour Stéphanie Brenda Smialowski Karolina Kolarova Legally Said ImpactCity Smart Kolektiv FEBEA - European Federation of Ethical and Alternative Banks and Financiers Legal Innovation for Sustainable Investments (LISI) Responsible Business Forum Impact Shakers

📣 Get your early-bird ticket for PM Agora: The event for professional development and well-being of EU Project Managers Join EN member Academy of Entrepreneurship (AKEP.EU) on 2-3 October 2024 in Athens, the birthplace of philosophy and innovation, for an unparalleled 2-day experience. Why attend? ✅ Networking opportunities: Connect with project managers worldwide and explore collaborations. ✅ Professional development: Enhance your skills and gain new perspectives. ✅ Focus on wellbeing: Participate in workshops for a healthy work-life balance. ✅ Wellbeing World Café: Engage in interactive discussions on wellbeing. 🚨 Don't miss out on this unique opportunity! Register here: https://lnkd.in/durwRmpx

Does regulation just increase the bureaucratic burden on social innovators? No, it can also be an enabler for driving social entrepreneurship growth! Isis Bous, Managing Director at the Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation, is an incredible partner in the Schwab Foundation's Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship. In her recent article with Allison Laubach, she highlights four elements on how regulations can support social entrepreneurship. https://lnkd.in/exQx2Dma What is more, she also highlights an interactive database that compiles all regulation for social entrepreneurs worldwide—by jurisdiction. It gives an overview for your country to highlight whether legal forms are available; it shows how supportive regulation might be on crowdfunding, impact investing, or impact bonds; and it gives expert opinions on proposed changes to regulation. This is a massive resource for organizations working on public policy like Catalyst 2030, Euclid Network (EN), SEWF - Social Enterprise World Forum C.I.C., Social Enterprise NL, Social Enterprise UK, B Lab, Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland e.V. and so many more.https://https://lnkd.in/euSugMKS #socialinnovation #socialentrepreneurship #alliance4se Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship

💡 #BuySocialEuropeB2B Social Procurement Case Study 💡 💚 AfB social & green IT is Europe’s largest non-profit IT company. They contribute to the circular economy by collecting, refurbishing and remarketing used IT and mobile devices from corporate clients. But their primary mission is to help people with severe disabilities enter the labor market. Currently, employees with disabilities represent half of the company’s workforce. 🤝 AfB has been partnering with Siemens for over 10 years. What began as a small initiative with one local branch, today has scaled to a nationwide cooperation with Siemens Germany, covering over 80,000 IT workplaces where hardware needs regular replacement for security or technological reasons. The impact: 💼 14 jobs created for people with disabilities 💻 115,000 devices from Siemens, with a total weight of 678.30 tons, were remanufactured ♻️ 10,780,094 liters of water, 41,989,125 kWh of primary energy and 5,859,159 kg of raw materials were saved thanks to refurbishment, compared to new production. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eATiwNhS 🤝 Buy Social Europe B2B is co-funded by the EU within the Single Market Programme and by SAP and implemented in partnership between Euclid Network (EN), SEWF - Social Enterprise World Forum C.I.C., Social Enterprise UK, Yunus Social Business, Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland e.V. (SEND), Social Enterprise NL, Reach for Change, The Sustainable Procurement Pledge, Zurich Insurance and national country partners.

Recent update from Brussels: The Nature Restoration Law has passed! 🌿 This groundbreaking legislation sets binding targets to restore degraded ecosystems, emphasising biodiversity and the restoration of natural habitats. A crucial question arises: Will we see the involvement of #socialenterprises and the #socialeconomy in achieving these goals and transforming the economic practices that have harmed our ecosystems? This is a unique opportunity for Member States to align environmental, social, and economic agendas by involving social enterprises in their national plans. Let’s hope they seize it! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/evBVeEQM #NatureRestorationLaw #EUEnvironmentalPolicy