Ideas & solutions for employment & recovery in Southern Europe Accelerate proven social innovations
SELECTING SOLUTIONS
Kickstart local ecosystems for social entrepreneurs
Greece
KEY CRITERIA
Italy
PREPARING SOLUTIONS FOR
Spain
local entrepreneurs universities
SCALE SOCIAL INNOVATION
social investors
SCALE UP
social entrepreneurs
business leaders
ECOSYSTEM
International and local partners’ interest and commitment to implement or adapt the solution to the new context.
Enable participating social entrepreneurs and their teams to explore and develop a strategy for spreading their idea through the GlobalizerX program or on a case-by-case basis.
SOLUTIONS
FINDING
PARTNERS
32 solutions showcased 17 innovations started to scale with local partners 3,500 people trained 1,500 people found a job
CREATING AN
A solution addressing an area of significant need in the regional or national context with the potential to attract local champions and finance.
SHOWCASING
civil society
consultants
A system-changing innovation, with sufficient evidence to prove positive results in the field of employment and entrepreneurship.
Ashoka prepares the ground and facilitates contacts through meetings with local partners to open perspectives on the scaling process. Ashoka also coordinates follow-up and connects Fellows to local replicators, strategic partners and advisors.
SUPPORTING
TRANSFER
OF INNOVATION Launching new programs for local changemakers and innovators to support their growth and development, and connect them with investors and experts through Venture and Fellowship, Ashoka Changemaker Schools and Impact Program.
With the support of the
Tailored interactive events to present selected projects and connect social entrepreneurs, key stakeholders and potential investors, and help create new collaborations and replication.
Ashoka offers ongoing support to Fellows and local teams by matching them with further consultants where necessary, disseminating information in the media, inviting Fellows to follow-up events and helping them become independent.