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Social Entrepreneurship describes innovative entrepreneurial action which aims at solving social challenges.

These actions could be initiated in the form of a new business (start-up) or in the context of existing organisations (social intrapreneurship). The legal structure can vary: some social enterprises are established as an association, others as a company with limited liability. This decision process is guided by potential societal benefits of either legal structure.

[Translate to English:] SIA Discovery Phase Austria

Der Social Impact Award 2023 starts its Discovery Phase 2023!

On 9 March, the kick-off will take place, where you can exchange ideas with successful founders and get inspired for the subsequent Social Impact Weekend in Vienna on 10-11 March, where interactive…

[Translate to English:] NGO Online Keynote Olivia Lazard

Watch the Online-Keynote with Olivia Lazard: The rise of geo-strategy in energy transition

On 25 January 2023, environmental peacemaking and mediation practitioner Olivia Lazard joined us for the online keynote: “The rise of geo-strategy in energy transition – democracy and peace at…

[Translate to English:] MEGA Academy Wachstumsprogramm

MEGA Academy Growth Program: Start into the third round with 17 educational initiatives in Austria

On January 12, 2023, the MEGA Academy started its third round with a kick-off and leadership circle. The MEGA Academy Growth Program is implemented by WU Social Entrepreneurship Center in cooperation…

NGO Academy Keynote

NGO Academy Keynote: Democracy and peace at stake? The rise of geo-strategy in energy transition

You're warmly invited to join us for Olivia Lazard's NGO Academy Online Keynote on the rise of geo-strategy in energy transition.

[Translate to English:] SIA Summit

Social Impact Award Summit 2022

The Social Impact Award Summit 2022 took place from November, 15 until November, 19 in Vienna. Gathering more than 120 participants from Central Asia, East Africa and Europe, the summit aims to work…

[Translate to English:] ESEM

The second European Social Enterprise Monitor (ESEM) Report is now available online!

The ESEM is the first social enterprise monitor on the European level. In November 2022, the Euclid Network, in close collaboration with its partners, launched the second ESEM Survey. 2,000 socially…

[Translate to English:] ESEM Launch Visual

Invitation to the official launch of the 2nd European Social Enterprise Monitor

Launched in 2020, the European Social Enterprise Monitor (ESEM) is the first social enterprise monitor on a European level. In its second year, the consortium has grown to include partners from 21…

[Translate to English:] Social Innovation Tournament 2022

29 September 2022: Attend the Social Innovation Tournament 2022 and vote for your favorite social innovation!

On 29 September, the grand finale of the Social Innovation Tournament 2022 will be taking place in Vienna. The Social Innovation Tournament recognises and supports the best European social…

[Translate to English:] Michael Meyer bei Studienpräsentation

BUSINESSART reports on ASEM

In August, BUSINESSART published an article on our study on social businesses in Austria, the "Austrian Social Entrepreneurship Monitor" (ASEM). In that article, the key findings are brought together…

[Translate to English:] Martin Mehrwald at ISTR Conference 2022 in Montreal

Martin Mehrwald presents paper on innovations in social service organizations at the 15th ISTR Conference

Taking place in Montréal from July 12-15, the 15th international society for third-sector research (ISTR) conference ran under the topic of "Navigating In Turbulent Times: Perspectives and…