Social enterprise User menu SI Research SIE Home TEPSIE Search form Search Main menu SIE Directory SIE Magazine Social enterprise 0|Default 14.11.2013 eventSocial frontiers: the next edge of social innovation research Nesta, in collaboration with Glasgow Caledonian University and TEPSIE are hosting an international conference on social innovation in the UK on 14th and 15th November 2013. The event will take plac… Written by julie.simonMetrics and measurementNetworksPublic sector innovationScaling impactService innovationSocial enterpriseSocial innovationRead more 0|Default projectSIMPACT Boosting the Impact of Social Innovation in Europe through Economic Underpinnings (SIMPACT) Keywords: Social Innovation, Economic Foundation, Empowering People SIMPACT with its 12 partners from ten… Written by rachel.schonEngaging citizensGovernanceMetrics and measurementNetworksScaling impactSocial enterpriseSocial exclusionSocial innovationRead more 0|Default projectSEFORIS Social Enterprise as Force for more Inclusive and Innovative Societies (SEFORIS) The “seforïs” research project seeks to understand the potential of social enterprise within the Eu… Written by rachel.schonEngaging citizensSocial enterpriseRead more 0|Default projectSI Drive Social Innovation: Driving Force of Social Change SI-DRIVE extends knowledge about social innovation (SI) in three major directions: • Integrating theories and research methodologies to advanc… Written by rachel.schonCites and communitiesEducationEnvironmentHealth and social careMetrics and measurementPublic sector innovationScaling impactService innovationSocial cohesionSocial economySocial enterpriseSocial innovationWelfare servicesRead more 0|Default projectTRANSIT TRANSIT (TRANsformative Social Innovation Theory) is an ambitious 4 year long research project that aims to develop a theory of transformative social innovation useful for academics and policy make… Written by rachel.schonSocial enterpriseSocial innovationRead more 0|Default projectTRANSITIONS Transnational Network for Social Innovation Incubation – TRANSITION – is a 30-month project that supports the scaling-up of social innovations across Europe by developing a network of i… Written by anna.daviesSocial enterpriseFinlandFranceIrelandItalySpainUnited KingdomRead more 0|Default 03.05.2013 BlogSocial Innovation: Blurring Boundaries Social Innovation: blurring boundaries to reconfigure markets brings together some of the leading thinkers from the field of social innovation and provides a wide array of perspectives, insights an… Written by julie.simonSocial economySocial enterpriseSocial innovationUnited KingdomRead more 0|Default 15.04.2013 BlogMeasuring and mapping social innovation On Friday April 12, Social Innovation Exchange (SIX) and TEPSIE hosted a TelePresence discussion exploring the potential for mapping and measuring social innovation. We heard presentations from two… Written by anna.daviesMetrics and measurementSocial economySocial enterpriseSocial innovationRead more 0|Default 05.04.2013 BlogWe are what we share The concept of the ‘sharing economy’ – a world where access to goods and services trumps ownership – now has major traction. The concept is being proved by the success of nu… Written by julie.simonScaling impactSocial cohesionSocial enterpriseSocial innovationFranceSpainSwedenUnited KingdomRead more 0|Default 02.09.2013 event5th International Social Innovation Research Conference (ISIRC) Each year ISIRC brings together the international academic community focusing on social entrepreneurship, enterprise and innovation. This year's conference will be hosted by the Said Business S… Written by william.millershipFunding and financeGovernanceNetworksService innovationSocial enterpriseSocial innovationUnited KingdomRead more 0|Default 10.04.2013 eventHow can companies help change people’s behaviour in order to benefit society? On Wednesday, April 10 at 6pm (UK, 1pm EST) and Tuesday, April 16 at 5pm (UK, 12pm EST), management professor Ute Stephan will share research findings from the Network for Business Sustainability (… Written by william.millershipEnvironmentSocial enterpriseRead more 0|Default 05.03.2013 eventWebinar: Best Practices for Companies to Drive Social Change How can companies help change people's behaviour in order to benefit society? On Tuesday March 5 at 6pm GMT, management professor Ute Stephan will share research findings from the Network for B… Written by anna.daviesSocial enterpriseSocial innovationRead more 0|Default 21.02.2013 BlogClosing the Gap – Philanthropy and impact investment Impact Investment Impact investment is a growing field looking to find market solutions to the problems of global poverty. It aims to achieve good financial returns while creating positive social o… Written by william.millershipFunding and financeScaling impactSocial enterpriseSocial innovationRead more 0|Default 13.02.2013 BlogIn what ways can social enterprises be innovative? Social enterprises and social innovation are closely related concepts but the relationship between them is not well understood or explored. For example, the assumption is often made that all social… Written by sian.eliotSocial enterpriseSocial innovationUnited KingdomRead more 0|Default 13.02.2013 BlogReassessing the social innovation potential of associations When comparing the structural configuration of Social Economies across Europe, it becomes evident that associations are a significant share of the population. However, people tend to associate asso… Written by David.Karl.HubrichCites and communitiesHealth and social careSocial economySocial enterpriseSocial innovationGermanyRead more 0|Default 07.02.2013 BlogWILCO seminar – Approaches to Research on Social Innovation Approaches to Research on Social Innovation: Learning from One Another for the Future Last week, I attended a really interesting research seminar hosted by WILCO. The WILCO consortium brought toget… Written by julie.simonPublic sector innovationService innovationSocial cohesionSocial economySocial enterpriseSocial exclusionSocial innovationWelfare servicesRead more 0|Default 31.01.2013 BlogSocial Frontiers: Open Call for Social Innovation Research Announcing a new call for forward-thinking research on social innovation Today we’ve published a call for proposals for a major research and policy conference on social innovation, to be held… Written by Laura.buntDemocracyEngaging citizensMetrics and measurementPublic sector innovationSocial enterpriseSocial innovationRead more 0|Default 17.12.2012 BlogExperimental spaces for social innovation In 2012, the Rockefeller Foundation commissioned research looking at some of the methodologies that are leading to social innovations around the world, with a particular focus on Africa and Asia. A… Written by anna.daviesEngaging citizensPublic sector innovationSocial enterpriseSocial innovationRead more 0|Default 31.10.2012 BlogReporting back from ISIRC 2012 Over three days this September, academics and practitioners working in the field of social innovation and social enterprise met for the International Social Innovation Research Conference (ISIRC), … Written by anna.daviesPublic sector innovationSocial enterpriseSocial innovationRead more 0|Default 22.10.2012 BlogScaling social enterprise in the UK Although there is growing interest in the potential for social entrepreneurs to tackle social problems, a persistent issue is their ability to scale up their operations. The Big Venture Challenge &… Written by anna.daviesScaling impactSocial enterpriseRead more 0|Default 16.10.2012 BlogConference Report: The Cow and the Squirrel On 24-25 September, researchers, policymakers, social entrepreneurs and other key social innovation actors gathered in Copenhagen in Denmark and Malmö in Sweden to discuss solutions to Europe&… Written by John.LauritzenEngaging citizensFunding and financeNetworksSocial cohesionSocial economySocial enterpriseSocial innovationRead more 0|Default projectPERSE The Socio-Economic Performance of Social Enterprises in the Field of Integration by Work PERSE was a four-year EU funded project aiming to examine the socio-economic performance of 'work integr… Written by robert.patrickEmploymentSocial economySocial enterpriseSocial exclusionRead more 0|Default projectSELUSI Social entrepreneurs as "lead users" for service innovation SELUSI stands on two distinct but synergetic research pillars. One pillar aims at furthering our understanding of emerging soci… Written by robert.patrickCites and communitiesEducationEnvironmentHealth and social careService innovationSocial enterpriseHungaryRomaniaSpainSwedenUnited KingdomRead more 0|Default projectTEPSIE The Theoretical, Empirical and Policy Foundations for Social Innovation in Europe TEPSIE is a research collaboration between six European institutions aimed at understanding the theoretical, empiri… Written by robert.patrickDemocracyEngaging citizensFunding and financeMetrics and measurementNetworksPublic sector innovationSocial economySocial enterpriseSocial innovationDenmarkGermanyGreecePolandPortugalUnited KingdomRead more 0|Default 26.10.2015 BlogEvent: Transatlantic Perspectives on Social Innovation – New York City (6 October 2015) On 6 October 2015, experts from both sides of the Atlantic gathered at the German Center for Research and Innovation in New York City to discuss what success factors lead to lasting social change, … Written by Public sector innovationScaling impactService innovationSocial economySocial enterpriseSocial innovationEuropeUnited KingdomRead more 0|Default 07.09.2015 eventEvent: The ‘Unusual Suspects Festival’ 7-9 October 2015- Glasgow The ‘Unusual Suspects Festival’ will, this year, be held in Glasgow from 7th-9th October 2015. The event will be bringing together a range of participants from Scotland and around the W… Written by Charlotte HealesEngaging citizensSocial enterpriseSocial innovationUnited KingdomRead more 0|Default 10.08.2015 eventEuropean Social Innovation Week 2015, 14-18 September 2015 European Social Innovation Week 2015 will, this year, be held from the 14-18 September 2015 at the Sporrzone in Tilburg, Netherlands. Admission is free but registration is necessary and can be comp… Written by Charlotte HealesPublic sector innovationService innovationSocial enterpriseSocial innovationEuropeNetherlandsRead more 0|Default 10.08.2015 BlogEuropean Social Innovation Competition 2015: Finalists Announced. The European Social Innovation Competition has been running since 2012 in memory of Diogo Vasconcelos, a Portugese leader who focused strongly on fostering innovation to meet societal challenges. T… Written by Charlotte HealesSocial enterpriseSocial innovationEuropeRead more 0|Default 22.10.2014 eventWorld Health and Design Forum In October I visited the Dutch city of Eindhoven for the World Health and Design Forum. Planned in conjunction with Dutch Design Week, the event aimed to boost social innovation and inspire people … Written by rachel.schonEngaging citizensHealth and social carePublic sector innovationService innovationSocial enterpriseSocial innovationNetherlandsRead more 0|Default 12.11.2014 eventSI Live SI Live is a two-day international event exploring the future of social innovation research, incubation and action. It will bring together leading social innovators, academics and practitioners to … Written by rachel.schonChildcareCites and communitiesEducationEngaging citizensEnvironmentFunding and financeGenderHealth and social careMetrics and measurementNetworksScaling impactSocial economySocial enterpriseSocial innovationPortugalRead more 0|Default 19.10.2014 BlogPostgraduate studies on Social Innovation in Poland One of the most known Polish private university, Kozminski University, organize for the first time postgraduate studies on "Social innovation in the economy". The aim of the study is to p… Written by Witold KwasnickiCites and communitiesEducationEngaging citizensSocial economySocial enterpriseSocial innovationPolandRead more 0|Default 15.09.2014 BlogSocial intrapreneurship: The ‘new kid on the block’? Although we tend to primarily concentrate on the voluntary sector and the social economy to track social innovation, we have always emphasised that it can and does also occur in the sector of priva… Written by Gunnar.GlänzelFunding and financeGovernanceScaling impactSocial enterpriseSocial innovationRead more 0|Default 21.07.2014 BlogSocial Enterprise: What’s Love Got To Do With It? In early July, Intentionality CIC published a report called ‘Social Enterprise: What’s Love Got To Do With It?’ This was written by well-known social enterprise commentator David … Written by rachel.schonSocial enterpriseUnited KingdomRead more 0|Default 12.06.2014 BlogInnovating social policies On 19-20 May 2014, the European Commission’s DG Research and DG Employment organized a potentially ground-breaking conference on “social policy innovation”. A mixed audience of ov… Written by Jeremy.MillardFunding and financeGovernanceHealth and social carePublic sector innovationScaling impactService innovationSocial cohesionSocial economySocial enterpriseSocial exclusionSocial innovationWelfare servicesRead more 0|Default 31.03.2014 BlogSocial Enterprise Accelerators March saw the first conference of the Accelerator Assembly Network at the BBVA Innovation Center, in Madrid. Accelerator programmes provide training and mentoring for cohorts of businesses, aiming … Written by rachel.schonFunding and financeScaling impactSocial enterpriseSocial innovationRead more 0|Default 13.03.2014 BlogSocial Dialogue in Social Firms Social enterprises tend to favour a participatory management structure, that has until recently been overlooked by bodies which exist to adjudicate disputes between workers and their employees. Rec… Written by rachel.schonEmploymentEngaging citizensSocial economySocial enterpriseRead more 0|Default 28.02.2014 BlogCompetition for Social Enterprise in Poland For the first time in Poland, NESsT and J. P. Morgan are organizing jointly "Competition for Social Enterprise – 2014". The aim of the Competition is to support the development of social … Written by Witold KwasnickiEngaging citizensFunding and financeSocial enterpriseSocial exclusionSocial innovationPolandRead more 0|Default 31.01.2014 BlogThieves, pirates and social entrepreneurs “What do pirates, terrorists, computer hackers and inner city gangs have in common with Silicon Valley?” It turns out that the two young ladies' project entitled ‘The Misfit E… Written by Witold KwasnickiCites and communitiesEducationEngaging citizensSocial economySocial enterpriseSocial innovationPolandRead more 0|Default 30.01.2014 eventJoin Transitions EU in London this month TRANSITION London ‘Spark Session’ January 30, 09:30 – 16:30 TRANSITION London Spark Session is a free, practical workshop dedicated to social innovators and social entrepreneurs looking… Written by anna.daviesSocial enterpriseRead more 0|Default 17.12.2013 BlogWhy scaling up is not always about growth This blog was featured on the Guardian Social Enterprise Network's Innovation Hub. You can read the original article here. The idea of scaling or scaling up has become a kind of holy grail for … Written by anna.daviesSocial enterpriseSocial innovationRead more 0|Default 12.12.2013 BlogDenmark’s Strategy for Digital Welfare ought to strengthen the conditions for local social innovation and entrepreneurship This post was written together with Jimmy Kevin Pedersen, senior consultant at DTI. At best, a national strategy puts forward a common vision, sets a clear direction and sends a clear message to al… Written by Gwendolyn.CarpenterCites and communitiesFunding and financeGovernancePublic sector innovationService innovationSocial enterpriseSocial innovationWelfare servicesDenmarkRead more 0|Default 30.11.2013 BlogThe most instructive mistakes of social enterprises Polish social entrepreneurs, encountering barriers in their actions, often thought with envy about their colleagues from other European countries. Paulina Wajszczak acquitted the fifteen errors, ch… Written by Witold KwasnickiPublic sector innovationSocial economySocial enterpriseSocial innovationPolandRead more 0|Default 29.11.2013 BlogImpact Hub Athens says “Hello Impact” At the beginning of November, we have participated in the “Hello Impact” event which took place in Athens, Greece. This event was the second step towards the launch of the Impact Hub At… Written by ioanna.garefiScaling impactSocial enterpriseSocial innovationGreeceRead more 0|Default 05.11.2013 BlogThe social currency of trust Traditional currencies now gain competition from trust-based systems enabled by the internet. According to Rachel Botsman, reputation capital is becoming so important that it will act as a secondar… Written by Rasmus.ThaarupSocial economySocial enterpriseSocial innovationRead more 0|Default 21.10.2013 BlogBeing someone’s eyes A few weeks ago I attended TEDxCopenhagen, a one day conference emphasizing the spread of big visions and ideas. My favorite TED talk of the day was Hans Jørgen Wiberg’s talk on micro … Written by Rasmus.ThaarupEngaging citizensNetworksSocial economySocial enterpriseSocial innovationRead more 0|Default 11.10.2013 BlogSocial Innovation in Practice: Slovakia This blogpost has been written by Lubomir Billy. While interning at The Young Foundation in London, I have learnt about many inspiring ideas and projects tackling various social problems. My chats … Written by rachel.schonSocial economySocial enterpriseSocial innovationSlovakiaRead more 0|Default 07.10.2013 BlogReporting back from ISIRC 2013 in Oxford A busy few weeks for the Tepsie team means it is already a month since I attended the 5th International Social Innovation Research Conference, this year hosted at the Saïd Business School at t… Written by anna.daviesScaling impactSocial enterpriseSocial innovationUnited KingdomRead more 0|Default 22.07.2013 BlogMeasuring what matters – reporting back from EMES 2013 Measuring what matters?! – Blueprint for Social Innovation Metrics presented at EMES 2013 conference This year’s EMES conference lent its headline from Dennis Young’s seminal book… Written by Gorgi.KrlevMetrics and measurementSocial enterpriseSocial innovationRead more 0|Default 08.07.2013 BlogGlobal Alliance for Banking on Values: Berlin Declaration and Annual Meeting The need for more sustainability and responsible conduct in the finance and banking sector has moved into the focus of attention only in the last few years – not just in the aftermath of the … Written by Gunnar.GlänzelFunding and financeService innovationSocial economySocial enterpriseSocial innovationGermanyRead more 0|Default 08.07.2013 BlogEuropean CSR Award Scheme The Commission in their effort to enhance the visibility of successful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities and to disseminate good practices, launched the European CSR Award Scheme for… Written by ioanna.garefiScaling impactSocial economySocial enterpriseSocial innovationGreeceRead more 0|Default 25.06.2013 Blog22nd EBN Congress on Digital, Cultural and Social Innovation “Just say yes” was the motto of the congress we attended the previous month in the UK city of Culture for 2013 Derry/ Londonderry. A really interesting and inspirational conference orga… Written by eirini.kalemakiSocial enterpriseSocial innovationRead more 0|Default 17.05.2013 BlogPoland: Competition for the Best Social Enterprise of the Year The Foundation for Socio-Economic Initiatives (Fundacja Inicjatyw Społeczno-Ekonomicznych – FISE) is organizing the third edition of the competition for the best social enterprise. Increasin… Written by Witold KwasnickiSocial enterprisePolandRead more 0|Default 04.03.2013 eventGrowing Successful Social Enterprise: Lessons and Opportunities The inaugural E3M European Conference – Growing Successful Social Enterprise: Lessons and Opportunities is a major European conference and exhibition for 500 delegates that will provide a focal poi… Written by anna.daviesSocial enterpriseRead more 0|Default 04.01.2013 BlogOpening the black box: social investment and social innovation Much has been written about social innovation on the one hand and social investment on the other. Nevertheless, when we want to say something meaningful about generating capital flows for social in… Written by Gunnar.GlänzelFunding and financeSocial economySocial enterpriseSocial innovationRead more 0|Default 19.12.2012 BlogSocial Entrepreneurship in Greece On December 14, 2012, the Greek Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Welfare organised in Thessaloniki, Greece an awareness raising forum on social entrepreneurship in which a lot of stakeholder… Written by eirini.kalemakiFunding and financeSocial economySocial enterpriseSocial innovationGreeceRead more 0|Default 05.12.2012 BlogWhat is the role of the social partners in social innovation? What is the role of the social partners in social innovation? That is one of the questions that was raised in this morning’s workshop on social innovation hosted by Eurofound. Eurofound have … Written by julie.simonEmploymentEthnicitySocial enterpriseSocial innovationIrelandSloveniaSwedenRead more 0|Default 14.11.2012 BlogTheory, policy and practice at the Università di Bologna The University of Bologna recently hosted an international workshop on social innovation bringing together academics, policy makers, entrepreneurs and students. The Young Foundation presented its w… Written by will.normanDemocracyEducationSocial enterpriseSocial innovationRead more 0|Default 09.11.2012 BlogSocial entrepreneurship – Opportunities for social innovation in Germany Politicians, scientists and practitioners discussed the results of a biennial research project on social entrepreneurship during a parliamentary evening at the Mercator Centre Berlin. Representativ… Written by björn.schmitzMetrics and measurementSocial economySocial enterpriseGermanyRead more 0|Default 16.10.2012 BlogCrowdfunding for social projects Crowdfunding has emerged in recent years as an increasingly important source of grants and investment for new ventures. It involves using online platforms to pitch a proposed project to an online a… Written by harriet.fowlerFunding and financeSocial enterpriseSocial innovationRead more 0|Default 01.10.2012 BlogNew social innovation competition launched Today, a new Social Innovation Competition was launched by the European Commission in memory of Diogo Vasconcelos. The competition was announced by President José Manuel Durão Barroso… Written by julie.simonEmploymentSocial enterpriseSocial innovationPortugalRead more 0|Default 03.10.2012 eventSocial Enterprises and the Europe 2020 Strategy: innovative solutions for a sustainable Europe Social Enterprises and the Europe 2020 Strategy: innovative solutions for a sustainable Europe EESC, Brussels, Belgium 3 October 2012 Within the general framework of the 2012 UN International Year … Written by robert.patrickFunding and financeSocial economySocial enterpriseBelgiumRead more 0|Default 27.09.2012 eventThe challenge of social innovation. How innovative is the social sector? The challenge of social innovation. How innovative is the social sector? 27 September, 2012, Bolzano, Italy Social Innovation is one of the key guiding concepts of European policies, particularly s… Written by robert.patrickSocial enterpriseSocial innovationItalyRead more 0|Default 24.08.2012 event4th Global Social Business Summit 4th Global Social Business Summit 08 – 10 November 2012 The Global Social Business Summit is the leading forum for social business worldwide and brings you together with experts from corporations, … Written by robert.patrickSocial enterpriseAustriaRead more 0|Default 09.10.2012 eventSocial Business Conference – SBC12 Social Business Conference – SBC12 9 October 2012 LSO St Luke’s, 161 Old Street, London, UK The ClearlySo seventh annual Social Business Conference will explore the movement of social investm… Written by robert.patrickFunding and financeSocial enterpriseUnited KingdomRead more SI Research Research Home Blog Social Innovation Social Enterprise SI in the Public Sector Social Frontiers 2013 Events About Add project
