Empowering Social Innovation: join the First DO Impact Call for Digital Transformation!

DO Impact: the first Open Call for Enabling Organisations in the Proximity and Social Economy Sector is now open.

Fondazione Piemonte Innova is pleased to announce the launch of the first call within the DO-IMPACT project, a European initiative aimed at empowering SMEs and enabling organisations in the social economy. Through the integration of digital tools and data-driven methodologies, the project seeks to enhance sustainability, social value, and competitiveness.

This call is linked to participation in the Transnational Workshop: Boosting Digitalisation and Data Strategies in the Social Economy, which will take place in Turin on 7-8 April 2025. The workshop represents a valuable opportunity for organisations looking to expand their expertise and become facilitators of innovation for social enterprises. The selected enabling organisations will join a targeted training programme designed to strengthen their ability to support social SMEs in their digital transformation journey.

Check the agenda for the two-day workshop

What the call offers:

  • Specialised training on digitalisation and social enterprise management, with both practical and theoretical courses.
  • Access to resources and tools to implement innovative and sustainable practices.
  • Networking opportunities with industry experts, institutions, and other organisations active in social innovation.
  • Expense reimbursement of up to €1,000 for 25 selected organisations to cover participation costs.

Requirements:

  • Be an organisation supporting social enterprises, such as NGOs, foundations, training institutions, or other relevant entities.
  • Demonstrate a clear interest in promoting digitalisation and innovation within social SMEs.

Interested organisations can submit their application by February 24 2025.

To participate, complete the application form available on the official DO Impact website. Make sure to provide all required information and clearly outline your organisation’s interest and expertise.

For more details and to apply, visit this link:  Application