European Social Innovation Competition

The European Social Innovation Competition is a challenge prize run by the European Commission across all Horizon 2020 associated countries. Organised in memory of Diogo Vasconcelos, the Competition calls all Europeans to come up with solutions to the problems affecting our society.

In recent years, the economy has been changing rapidly – there are many new ways to do business, use technology or work. In some regions and local communities, these changes have brought prosperity, in others, people are struggling to adapt and those who can are moving to seek jobs elsewhere. Yet, new technologies and ways of working have the potential to revitalise regions. Innovative solutions can build resilience within communities, address their specific needs and generate sustainable economic activity and employment opportunities. Young people must be involved, engaged and empowered to make the most of new opportunities and supported to develop the skills and capabilities to shape and lead the new economy.

The 2018 European Social Innovation Competition is looking for ideas including, but not limited to:

Initiatives that use new technologies and ways of working to provide opportunities for youth within their local communities
Ideas that assist young people who wouldn’t otherwise have become innovators to create their own opportunities in their local environment
Ideas co-created with young people to respond to requirements in their local community for skills, experiences and opportunities
Solutions to improve the quality of life and financial security of young people in irregular work
Innovations that provide information, advice and guidance to young people so they can navigate their options in the new economy
Programmes that equip the next generation of workers with skills that allow young people to harness technological change
Ideas that are led by young people themselves are particularly encouraged.

Deadline Application: 27-04-2018

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European Social Innovation Competition