The DO Impact project (“Digital and Data-Driven Opportunities to strengthen the Social Economy Impact”) is a Horizon Europe initiative involving several partners across Europe. The primary objective of the project is to leverage digital tools and data-driven methodologies to enhance the impact of the social economy. This collaborative project brings together organizations with expertise in social innovation, digital technologies, and economic development.

The DO Impact project successfully responded to the SMP-COSME-2023-SEED-01 call, which focuses on strengthening the ecosystem of social economy and proximity, promoting the digital transition of SMEs and social enterprises. Through this call, DO Impact aims to support the digitalization and innovation of social enterprises, contributing to a more sustainable and inclusive economic model.

The DO Impact project focuses on leveraging digital tools and data-driven methodologies to strengthen the social economy, utilizing innovative solutions to enhance the impact of social enterprises and promote sustainable economic growth. The project aims to integrate these solutions into the broader framework of social innovation, empowering SMEs and social organizations through digital transformation.
  1. Support the digital transition of social economy SMEs
  2. Increase the skills of support organizations
  3. Strengthen digital and data-driven competencies of social economy players
  4. Provide coaching and mentoring activities
  5. Facilitate participation through financial support
  6. Engage digital SMEs
  7. Consolidate a collaboration methodology

Project management and coordination

The project coordination ensures effective management and smooth communication among all involved partners. We monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure that all activities comply with the established agreements.

Capacity building strategy

We analyze the needs and priorities of the Proximity and Social Economy ecosystem to develop a digitalization strategy and data-driven programs. This phase includes mapping digital needs and designing specific programs to improve the digital skills of organizations.

Transnational capacity building activities

We organize transnational activities to strengthen the digital skills of social economy support organizations. These events include workshops, training sessions, and networking meetings to promote cooperation and knowledge exchange at the European level.

Local Capacity Building Activities

We support the digital transition of social economy SMEs through local training, coaching, and mentoring activities. These activities are designed to address the specific needs of SMEs in the different regions involved in the project.

Results and Impact Monitoring

We monitor and evaluate the impact of the capacity building activities to ensure that the project objectives are achieved. We assess the effectiveness of knowledge transfer from support organizations to SMEs and collect feedback to continuously improve our programs.

Awareness, Communication, and Dissemination

We promote the project and its results through a well-defined communication and dissemination strategy. We organize awareness events, social media campaigns, and produce informational materials to increase the project’s visibility and engage a wider audience.

Fondazione Piemonte Innova (FPI) is the coordinator of the project. Its main tasks include:

  • General Coordination: acts as an intermediary between the partners and the granting authority.
  • Compliance Monitoring: ensures that partners comply with their obligations.
  • Meeting Management: prepares and chairs the meetings of the General Assembly and the Work Package Leaders Group.
  • Financial Administration: manages the financial contribution and distributes funds to the partners.
  • Communication: promptly transmits relevant documents and information to the partners.
  1. DIESIS Network:
    • Role: Partner.
    • Description: DIESIS Network, based in Brussels, Belgium, is a European network that supports the social and solidarity economy through training, research, and consultancy.
  2. Associazione Torino per la Finanza e l’Innovazione Sociale (TOFIS):
    • Role: Partner.
    • Description: TOFIS is an Italian association based in Turin, focused on promoting finance and social innovation.
  3. Associació Cluster Digital de Catalunya (CLDI):
    • Role: Partner.
    • Description: CLDI is a Spanish association based in Barcelona, promoting digital and technological innovation among businesses in the sector.
  4. Taula d’Entitats del Tercer Sector Social de Catalunya (TAULA):
    • Role: Partner.
    • Description: TAULA is a Spanish organization based in Barcelona, representing and coordinating third sector social entities in Catalonia.
  5. Latvijas Socialas Uzņēmējdarbības Asociācija (SEAL):
    • Role: Partner.
    • Description: SEAL is a Latvian association based in Riga, supporting the development of social entrepreneurship in Latvia.
  6. Lietuvos Socialinio Verslo Asociacija (LISVA):
    • Role: Partner.
    • Description: LISVA is a Lithuanian association based in Vilnius, promoting social entrepreneurship in Lithuania.
  7. Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI):
    • Role: Partner.
    • Description: POLIMI is an Italian university based in Milan, renowned for its excellence in research and technological innovation.
  8. Coompanion Göteborgsregionen Ek. For. (COOMP.):
    • Role: Partner.
    • Description: COOMP. is a Swedish cooperative based in Gothenburg, supporting the development of cooperatives and social enterprises in the Gothenburg region.