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Last week, NCCs from across Europe came together in Prague to explore the Czech Republic’s social innovation experience at the “Supporting Social Innovation: A Journey Through Two ESF Programming Periods” event, organized by the Community of Practice (CoP) on Social Innovation. Over two days (13–14 May), standout good-practice examples highlighted the “social time bombs” that

Join us on 15 May from 10:30 to 11:30 CET for the third cross-consortia learning exchange. In this session, we will explore how NCCs have identified relevant stakeholders and planned collaboration between them. Through the presented studies from SEED2SCALE (Slovenian NCC) and SI PLUS (Slovakian NCC), the participants will gain valuable insights and inspiration—while also

On May 6, during the Cross-Consortia Learning Exchange on Business Model Development for National Competency Centers for Social Innovation (NCCSIs), representatives of NCCSIs from across Europe gathered to explore how they can build sustainable business models beyond project funding. Through peer learning, speakers Anna Tengqvist from Mötesplats Social Innovation, Kaat Peeters from Sociale InnovatieFabriek, and

On 6 May, from 10:30 to 11:30 CET, SEED2SCALE will host an interactive learning session focused on strengthening the development of sustainable business models for National Competence Centers (NCCs). By bringing together both established and emerging NCCs, this session will foster peer learning and knowledge exchange on existing funding models, scalability challenges, and strategies for

Not all countries support social innovation in the same way. Some have strong policies and thriving ecosystems, but others are just getting started. On 24 April, during the Cross-Consortia Learning Exchange on Policy Engagement for Social Innovation (NCCs), social innovators from across Europe came together to share key challenges in engaging with local and regional

On 24 April, from 10:30 to 11:30 CET, SEED2SCALE is hosting an interactive session aimed at enhancing the collaboration between National Competence Centers (NCCs) and national authorities. The session will offer structured insights and practical approaches to: This event is part of a cross-consortia learning exchange aimed at addressing current challenges in NCC development during

Social Innovation Match, the digital platform for social innovation under the European Competence Centre for Social Innovation, offers a tool that facilitates the transfer and scaling-up of social innovation across Europe, where social innovators can upload information about their impactful initiatives.The SIM database is Europe’s go-to platform for showcasing transformative initiatives, boasting 200+ impactful projects

Between March 4 and 6, 2025, Vilnius, Lithuania, became the meeting point of social innovation changemakers as the European Social Fund Agency hosted the NCC Mutual Learning Event. For three days, National Competence Centres for Social Innovation from across Europe came together to exchange knowledge, explore collaboration opportunities, and shape the future of social innovation.

A bold new chapter begins! SEED2SCALE takes social innovation to the next level in Croatia, Greece, Italy, Romania and Slovenia. SEED2SCALE builds on the legacy of the SEED project, developed between 2021 and 2023, where the blueprints for the Competence Centers were outlined in a co-design process involving not only the project partners but also a broader