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🔔 Save the date 🔔 📌 On June 27 and 28, at the European Economic and Social Committee, INT Section, Brussels, do not miss the opportunity to learn more about social innovation, green and digital transition driven by clusters and entrepreneurs, during the final event of SocialTech4EU! 🔎 SocialTech4EU is a project co-funded by the European Union that aims to strengthen the resilience, innovation capacity, competitiveness, and sustainability of social economy ecosystems, start-ups and SMEs of the social economy in relation to the green and digital transition. 💪 We are proud to lead this initiative alongside Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini and collaborate with five organizations from Belgium (European Network of Social Integration Enterprises - ENSIE NETWORK), Germany (Silicon Vilstal), Romania (ADV Romania), Spain (Cluster IDiA), and Sweden (Coompanion). #SocialTech4EU #TSIecosistema

✨ Yesterday’s call with Craig Fairweather left me buzzing with inspiration! 🌟 We dived into how Canberra’s business scene is leveling up ⬆️, with more recognition for successful Indigenous enterprises. Craig nailed it: success isn’t about ego—it’s about collaboration 🤝 and growth 🌱. The Canberra Innovation Network is key 🔑 in connecting the right people with the right opportunities, especially for our Indigenous communities. One story that really hit home 🏡 was how SERVICE ONE teamed up with the University of Canberra to launch Millhouse Ventures. Initially, they tried to cater to both Indigenous and mainstream businesses, but soon realized the need for specialized support. It’s a perfect example of the power of asking for help 🙏 and opportunity for us to collaborat on making a bigger impact 💥. Another golden nugget? Feedback loops 🔄 in accelerators and incubators are crucial. Everyone deserves a shot, regardless of their financial situation 💸, and in order to improve accelerators/incubators, you need good feedback loops to collect data and improve. 💬 Even though this is Australia’s political capital—in both government and culture—Canberra is pure networking and collaboration ground zero 🎯. I’ve always believed that "YOUR NETWORK IS A REFLECTION OF YOU NETWORK" 🌐—and Canberra is where those connections truly come to life. I’m pumped to keep building a stronger, more inclusive business community here in Canberra. Let’s keep asking: "How can we support?" 💪 #IndigenousBusiness #Canberra #Collaboration #Innovation #Networking #CommunityPower

🚀 We have two exciting days ahead! The 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 starts tomorrow 🚀 The 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁: 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 kicks off tomorrow in Washington, D.C., co-hosted by Growth Teams, Charter Cities Institute, and the Center for Global Development! 🌍 Over the next two days, we’ll hear from leading experts, policymakers, and funders as they explore how to accelerate growth in developing countries. Here’s what’s coming up on Friday (Day 2): 🟢 The Funder Perspective on Economic Growth – Gargee Ghosh, Adnan Qadir Khan, Abebe Selassie, and Devon Long will share insights on how funders approach economic growth. Moderated by Emily Oehlsen from Open Philanthropy. 💸 🟢 Horizontal, Vertical, and Cluster Approaches to Growth – A deep dive into innovative growth strategies with Aradhna Aggarwal, Shlomo (Solly) Angel, Piero Ghezzi, and Dr. Ahmed Khalid Benomar. Moderated by Jeffrey Mason. 🌐 🟢 Firms: Overcoming Barriers, Fostering Growth – Hear from Paddy Carter, James Foster, Brendan Mullen, and Radha Rajkotia, on how firms can drive economic growth. Moderated by Jonathan Mazumdar. 🏢 🟢 A Community of Growth Champions: Next Steps – Stephen Brien and leonard wantchekon discuss how to build a global community of growth champions and take forward the Summit’s momentum. 🔥 Day 2 is all about concrete initiatives and interventions to promote economic growth. Stay tuned for updates and insights! #GrowthSummit #EconomicGrowth #StructuralTransformation

🚨PSA (Pitch Service Announcement)!🚨 One of the brilliant elements of the Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub’s Ecosystem is our Pitch & Connect series, designed to connect our innovative entrepreneurs with some of the UK’s leading investors. 🔦 Today, I’m shining a spotlight on our Climate & Sustainability vertical 🌱🌍 Pitch & Connects are exclusive events designed to facilitate valuable connections and and showcase breakthrough engineering innovations, simple. Pitching, one-on-one meetings, and networking. The upcoming session will be taking place next week with just one spot left: 🗓️ 20th November 2024, 12.30pm 🔍 Climate Tech 🗺️ In person, London This focussed series would not be possible without the wonderful Pakhi Sharma Ecosystem Manager for Climate & Sustainability, who’s got even more exciting plans ahead for 2025! Interested in participating next week or exploring future opportunities? We’re always interested in meeting investors who are passionate about climate tech and sustainability so please reach out to Pakhi.Sharma@raeng.org.uk or Katie.Saddleton@raeng.org.uk—we’d love to connect! Stay tuned for more Pitch & Connect events themed around our other verticals: 
🏥 Health & Resilience
🤖 Digital & Physical Infrastructure The Enterprise Hub’s Ecosystem team is dedicated to accelerating bold, IP-rich engineering innovation by fostering valuable connections. #ClimateTech #Sustainability #Investors #DeepTech #Networking #Growth #Engineering #Innovation

Out now! A research article by Damion Bunders and Tine De Moor (Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University) has been published in the latest issue of the Journal of Management Inquiry. This study sheds light on the emergence of platform cooperatives in Europe as a promising alternative to investor-owned gig platforms. By examining 48 platform co-ops and interviewing 16 founders, the research explores how these worker-owned platforms navigate the paradoxical tensions between social and economic goals. Find the abstract and a link to the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/epktrSMw #research #gigeconomy #paper #published #management #innovation #cooperatives

🤝 The main theme of this Summer Jam edition is 𝐖𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓 - so we decided to bring the best professionals in this field - Dr. Anna Barnacka, Martin Scholz, Simon Stanisz & Brian Daly to talk about 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. Panel discussion will be moderated by Dominika Walec PhD. We will hear tips & know-how on: 🔸 Effective Partnership Strategies Discover proven strategies for building strong and lasting partnerships between startups and large corporations, as well as other players, featuring real-world success stories 🔸 Overcoming Global Expansion Challenges Learn from founders’ journeys in scaling their business internationally, including the biggest obstacles faced and how they were overcome. 🔸 The Power of Networking Explore the crucial role of networking in global growth and gain insights into effective strategies for connecting with international investors and partners. 🔸 Measuring Global Success Discover the essential metrics and indicators for tracking the success of global expansion efforts, with practical examples from industry experts. Last chance to join us - register via the website below: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dmKhuD2r Project is realized with financial support of Małopolska Region. #krakow #networking #omgkrk #startupbusiness

Discover what out 12th Forum of Inclusive Employment and Entrepreneurship is like! 🔎   Each year, we tackle the most relevant trends in our largest European event, which is why we tailor our content blocks to current circumstances. 🍏 In 2022, we focused on the relationship between health and employment and the importance of ecosystems to foster cooperation in innovation. 🇪🇺 In 2023, we highlighted the role of the European Social Fund in the labor market integration of the most vulnerable groups and our collaboration with the European institution. 🧑🤝🧑 On October 24th, at the 12th Inclusive Employment and Entrepreneurship Forum, we will be discussing artificial intelligence, community approaches, and the challenge of scaling social innovation projects on the international stage.   Check out a brief summary of previous editions 🎥 #forum #innovation #europeanforum #europe

A convening for collective impact refers to a gathering of stakeholders, organisations, or individuals working together to address complex social, economic, or systemic challenges. This approach emphasises collaboration, shared goals, and coordinated action to achieve measurable outcomes that no single entity could accomplish alone. ▪️Read full article below▪️

FREE-TO-ALL WEBINAR: 14TH MAY, 10-11AM "Growing local economies: strategies for sustainable growth", hosted by Social Value Engine (jointly owned and developed by East Riding of Yorkshire Council and ROSE REGENERATION LIMITED). We are delighted to join this event, where we will be discussing our Grow Local, Grow National manifesto, and delving into the significant impact of social value and localised focus on economic growth.  For more information about the event, and to register, please visit https://lnkd.in/e78-27E7. #economicdevelopment #regeneration #levellingup #regionaldevelopment #localeconomy #economicgrowth #inclusivegrowth #sustainablegrowth #devolution #communitydevelopment #healthycommunities #placemaking #netzero #socialvalue #townplanning #housing #propertydevelopment #infrastructuredevelopment #inwardinvestment #businesssupport #enterprise #entrepreneurship #employability #skillsdevelopment #researchanddevelopment #innovation #planning #surveying #engineering #highways #transport #localgovernment #localgov #localauthority #localauthorities #councils #university #universities #highereducation #professionaldevelopment #CPD

Building communities in business does more than just support underserved individuals—it creates new opportunities for growth and innovation. In the innovation space, I've seen firsthand how creating bridges where none existed before can transform industries and empower people. Entrepreneurship in Indigenous communities is a powerful example of this. It offers a path to economic empowerment and self-determination, allowing for the creation of businesses that are deeply rooted in cultural values. However, it also comes with its own set of challenges—limited access to capital, infrastructure, and the persistent barriers many Indigenous entrepreneurs face. But these challenges present unique opportunities. By collaborating with Indigenous communities and respecting their culture and practices, we can co-create solutions that are both culturally relevant and economically viable. This approach doesn't just benefit Indigenous communities; it brings fresh perspectives and innovations that can reshape entire markets. There is enormous potential for developing new markets driven by Indigenous values and knowledge. Whether it's through sustainable practices or products tailored to the unique needs of Indigenous consumers, these new markets can provide opportunities for businesses to diversify and grow while contributing to the economic development of Indigenous communities. Let's continue building bridges and creating communities that foster innovation and respect cultural integrity. The opportunities are there; it’s up to us to embrace them.