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Green entrepreneurship is transforming markets globally! At the Center for Social Innovation - CSI, initiatives like the ANGEL project are supporting sustainable growth across Asia & beyond. #GreenEntrepreneurship ANGELProject

📢 Meet the Partners of #BuySocialEuropeB2B 🚀 Founded in 2015 by five pioneering organizations, the Social Entrepreneurship Association of Latvia (Latvijas Sociālās uzņēmējdarbības asociācija) (SEAL) has grown into a member-driven platform with 136 social enterprises, NGOs, and passionate individuals working towards sustainable social change in Latvia. Their mission? To build an ecosystem for social entrepreneurship that drives long-term impact. From our interview with Līva Švarce, the Project Manager of SEAL, you will learn about: 💪 Challenges & Opportunities: While many social enterprises are small and emerging, they have incredible motivation and local knowledge. However, challenges such as creating sustainable business models and effective communication persist. SEAL aims to bridge these gaps and foster valuable partnerships. 📈 Growing Community: With over 100 members in just nine years, SEAL’s growth reflects a strong community spirit. Members often cite the sense of belonging as their primary motivation for joining. 🤝 Looking Ahead: As social procurement begins to take root, SEAL envisions a future where mainstream enterprises recognize the value of collaboration with social entrepreneurs, paving the way for sustainable impact. Check out the full interview to learn more about SEAL's mission and how it is shaping the future of social entrepreneurship in Latvia! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dj8pUyGm 🤝 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, Social Enterprise World Forum, Social Enterprise UK, Yunus Social Business, Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland (SEND), Social Enterprise NL, Reach for Change, the Sustainable Procurement Pledge, Zurich Insurance and national country partners. #SocialProcurement #SocialEntrepreneurship #SustainableProcurement #PartnershipForGood #SustainabilityInAction

Lately, I’ve been looking back at everything we --> Social Entrepreneurship Association of Latvia (Latvijas Sociālās uzņēmējdarbības asociācija) have done, and I still can’t believe how much we have accomplished! I am very proud of the impact we are making together. #socialentrepreneurship #socialimpact #SEAL

🚀 ASEAN SEDP offers opportunities for social enterprises to expand and enhance their regional reach through customised training, mentoring, networking with investors and government, and seed grants. After wrapping up ASEAN SEDP 2.0 last January, let’s hear more about the impact of ASEAN SEDP from Big BWN Project @bigbwnproject, a social enterprise in Brunei Darussalam with a mission to empower and transform communities through youth development and capacity building. Find out more about ASEAN SEDP 3.0 by visiting aseansedp.org! 👆 ✨ #BeASEAN #TikTokForGood #SAP4Good #ASEANSocialEnterprise #WeAreASEAN #socialenterprise #entrepreneurship #socialentrepreneurship

It is amazing to see and read on innovative ideas on solving social issues through entrepreneurship. Proud to have studied 'Promotion of Local Development ' course during my time International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam #erasmus #iss #publicpolicy #alumni #socialentrepreneurship #localdevelopment #management

It was a big week for #SocialInnovation at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in #Davos last week. The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship made waves with groundbreaking initiatives: 🚀 Welcoming the 2024 cohort of Schwab Foundation Innovators - an inspiring group driving positive change. 🌐 The Rise Ahead Pledge by Schwab Foundation's Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship - a corporate commitment to invest in social innovations for a just, sustainable, and equitable world. Over a dozen companies already signed up and are asking others to join to close the estimated $1.1 trillion funding need for social enterprises. 📈 The Corporate Social Innovation Compass - a strategic guide in partnership with Deloitte, outlining 11 mechanisms for companies to partner in social innovation. 🤖 Unveiling our new initiative - Artificial Intelligence for Social Innovation. A powerful step towards harnessing AI for positive impact. Want to know more about social innovation? See this film by The Schwab Foundation. We're honoured to be part of this transformative journey toward a better future. Join us in shaping change! #WEF24 #SocialInnovation #SocialEntrepreneurship #GlobalAlliance #SchwabFoundation

📢 Last Thursday, Europe Direct CORE Platform in collaboration with Social Entrepreneurs Association Malta (SEAM), hosted a successful stakeholder roundtable on the social economy in Malta. 🌍💼 The event brought together key players from across the sector to discuss how we can drive positive change and build a more inclusive, sustainable future through social entrepreneurship. 💬 The conversation highlighted innovative ideas, challenges, and opportunities for Malta's social economy, laying the foundation for stronger collaboration and impact. 🎥 Watch the video below for highlights from this inspiring event and join the conversation on how we can continue to shape the future of Malta’s social economy! #SocialEconomy #Malta #EuropeDirectCORE #SEAM #SocialEntrepreneurs #Sustainability #Collaboration SEAM (Social Entrepreneurs Association Malta)

Insights from the Ghana Innovation Journal's end-of-year-report. In 2023, Degas an agri-fintech company, secured an impressive $15 million in funding to revolutionize farmers' livelihoods. Additionally, Koa Switzerland & Ghana achieved a significant milestone by raising the same amount of funding in a Series B round, marking a notable advancement in their growth trajectory. Meanwhile, Zeepay Company Limited secured $2 million in Series A funding, demonstrating a promising investment to propel their business forward. #topfundingdeals #ghanainnovationjournal #entrepreneurship #endofyearreport

IN THE NEWS via Tatler Asia ✨ PhilDev Foundation awards nine (9) Filipino trailblazers from the science and technology (S&T) community who are shaping the future of the Philippines. "By providing financial support, mentorship, and opportunities for young Filipinos to explore and excel in STEM, PhilDev fosters technopreneurial mindsets that will drive innovation both in the Philippines and beyond." Read more via the link in the comments below 👇 Huge shoutout to Syrah Vivien Inocencio for covering the event on behalf of Tatler! Loved the article! #EnableSuccess #PhilDev #PhilDevGalaandAwards #ScienceandTechnology #Technopreneurship #Entrepreneurship

We reached the M12 milestone at Shaping the World by Innonexus EU project 💪 As we embark on the second year of this journey, here's a glimpse of the incredible progress we've made: 📊 LSE Generate has released a comprehensive report on the pivotal role of High Education Institutions (HEI's) in driving social innovation. Dive into the insights here: https://lnkd.in/dRfS49R4 🛠️ LSE Generate and Social Nest Foundation have unveiled Toolkits for HEI's and a report spotlighting replicable business models for sustainable innovators, igniting engagement across stakeholders. 💡 Nova SBE Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute (from Nova School of Business and Economics), in collaboration with Bron Innovation and LSE Generate, have conducted two Prototyping Funds with the objective to provide a safe space for students to experiment and test their ideas. 🚀 Casa do Impacto has launched not one, but two acceleration programs! With a focus on "Environment and Climate Action" and "Health and Social Impact," these initiatives are poised to drive meaningful change. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d-uqUGwj The achievements of our consortium thus far are remarkable, but what truly excites us is the boundless potential that lies ahead! 🚀 #HerePartners #HorizonEurope #SocialInnovation #Collaboration #Network