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Scaling Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Zooming in on Multidisciplinary Interconnected Challenges

Project description

Training the architects of Europe’s social economy

Social entrepreneurship can achieve remarkable local solutions, but it cannot always scale up to achieve European-level success. This is usually because scaling a social venture requires a blend of financial, digital, and educational competencies. Supported by the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions programme, the SEIZMIC project is training researchers in the art and science of social enterprise scaling. It aims to explore the role of digital ecosystems and AI in accelerating social business growth and define educational benchmarks for entrepreneurs. SEIZMIC lifts interdisciplinary barriers and provides a roadmap for turning local social innovations into scalable European successes in terms of both profit and purpose.

Objective

The seizmic Doctoral Network represents an ambitious endeavor to catalyze scalable social entrepreneurship (SE) across Europe. Addressing a critical gap in the social entrepreneurship landscape, SEIZMIC aims to unravel the complex dynamics of scaling social enterprises, focusing on external replication and imitation to magnify societal impact. This project is particularly pertinent given the noted scarcity of SE scaling, a phenomenon that limits the societal reach of innovative solutions. At the core of seizmic's mission is the development of an interdisciplinary and cross-sectorial research framework. The network harnesses expertise from diverse fields such as entrepreneurship, finance, education, and technology management, aiming to synthesize these into a cohesive theoretical framework. This integrative approach is designed to overcome entrenched interdisciplinary barriers and equip a new generation of researchers with the competencies necessary for advancing SE scaling. The research program is structured around five key Work Packages (WPs), each addressing a distinct aspect of SE scaling: Shifting paradigms to Social Business Model Design (WP2), Impact Investing for SE Scaling (WP3), Competencies and Education for SE Scaling (WP4), and the Role of Digital Ecosystems and AI in SE Scaling (WP5). These WPs involve innovative methodologies, including case studies, surveys, AI-driven mentoring, and digital transformation analyses, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of SE scaling.

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Funding Scheme

HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-DN - HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks

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Call for proposal

(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2023-DN-01

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Coordinator

COPENHAGEN BUSINESS SCHOOL
Net EU contribution
€ 1 207 152,00
Address
SOLBJERG PLADS 3
2000 Frederiksberg
Denmark
Region
Danmark Sjælland Vest- og Sydsjælland
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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