Euclid Network

📊 Strong social enterprise ecosystems are built on evidence, not assumptions.
Across Europe, policymakers, support organisations, investors, and ecosystem builders need reliable insights to understand how social entrepreneurship is evolving, where progress is being made, and where further support is needed.

That's why the European Social Enterprise Monitor (ESEM) matters.

By contributing to the survey, you help create one of the most important sources of data on social enterprise development in Europe, informing policies, investment decisions, support programmes, and ecosystem-building efforts at both national and European levels.

Your insights help paint a clearer picture of the challenges, opportunities, and trends shaping the future of social entrepreneurship, ensuring that support reaches where it can create the greatest impact.

📝 Take part in the ESEM survey today and help strengthen the evidence base for a more resilient, inclusive, and impactful social economy across Europe: https://euclidnetwork.eu/2026/03/giving-impact-driven-entrepreneurs-a-voice-at-national-and-european-levels/

Roxana Mînzatu | Partners Albania for Change and Development | WU (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien) | BCause: в помощ на благотворителността | ACT Grupa | Sociale Entreprenører i Danmark | Tallinn University | ESSEC Business School | Avise | Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland | Academy of Entrepreneurship | Társadalmi Vállalkozás Koalíció | SERIreland | Irish Social Enterprise Network

🚀 Applications open on 15 June!

Are you a Social Enterprise Support Organisation ready to scale your impact through digitalisation? Then DIGI-SEII is designed for you!

DIGI-SEII supports your organisation through a hands-on digital transformation journey, offering practical tools, peer insights, and real-world learning 🤝

Through the program, you will gain:
✨ Tailored learning designed specifically for SESOs
🛠️ Skills to strengthen your organisation and the communities you serve
🌐 Opportunities for international exchange and peer learning
🎯 Dedicated mentoring and ongoing support
💶 Financial support of up to €2,000 per organisation for in-person participation

Digitally mature SESOs are also welcome! They can apply as Ecosystem Contributors and:
📚Share their learning, expertise and/or tools developed
🤝Join our matchmaking & mentoring opportunity to connect with likeminded organisations

📍 Join one of our in-person Training Hubs:
• The Hague | 22–23 October 2026
• Athens | 12–13 May 2027

Interested in applying? Join the Information Session on June 23 at 11am (CET) to learn more about the program and the application process!

👉 Register for the Information Session: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/RbEyTHE-R_um1J80HnehGg

👉 Learn more about DIGI-SEII: https://euclidnetwork.eu/portfolio-posts/digi-seii-empowering-social-enterprises-through-digitalisation/

Reach for Change | ScaleChanger | ESSEC Business School | Academy of Entrepreneurship | Nilüfer Belediyesi | Provincie Antwerpen

✨ Spotlight on Impact: Julie Murat

As part of our series celebrating the inspiring women who participated in the Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise AI Training, we are proud to highlight leaders who are working to make entrepreneurship more inclusive, accessible, and impactful around the world.

Meet Julie Murat: Co-founder & Head of Programs and Ecosystem Relations at Bridge for Billions

💡At just 23 years old, she co-founded Bridge for Billions alongside a group of fellow changemakers with a clear mission: to equalise access to entrepreneurship globally and build more inclusive and diverse entrepreneurial ecosystems.

🌟 Since its founding, Bridge for Billions has grown from a team of four to more than fifty people, supporting over 5,000 entrepreneurs from 132 countries through more than 200 entrepreneurship programmes delivered in partnership with organisations including UN Environment Programme, Ashoka, and Visa.

🤝 Beyond her work at Bridge for Billions, Julie is a coach, facilitator, and active member of the Changemakerxchange global community, helping social innovators connect, learn, and grow together.

✨ Julie believes entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful tools for creating bottom-up change, solving local challenges, and generating employment opportunities. Her work is driven by the conviction that access to entrepreneurship should not be a privilege reserved for a few, but an opportunity available to anyone with the motivation to create positive change.

Stay tuned as we continue to spotlight inspiring women who are transforming communities and strengthening the future of social innovation.

🎉 DIGI-SEII’s in-person training session in Brussels was a success!

A diverse group of SESO practitioners came together on 27 to 28 March to explore how digital tools and skills can enhance the impact of their organisations. Through interactive sessions, participants gained practical insights into leveraging digital tools and developing effective digital strategies. The next step is to share this knowledge within their organisations and wider social enterprise networks.

While the program's online modules and training sessions provide valuable learning opportunities, this face-to-face training created space to form stronger connections among participants. 🤝

SESOs play a vital role in driving Europe’s digital transformation. However, many organisations still face challenges in accessing the resources, skills, and strategic guidance needed to fully harness digital tools. That is why DIGI-SEII is so important.

👉 Is your organisation struggling to develop a digital strategy and maximise the potential of digital tools? The second call for DIGI-SEII training opportunities for both Social Economy Enterprises (SEs) and Social Economy Support Organisations (SESOs) will open soon. Stay tuned for more information!

🔗 Learn more about DIGI-SEII: https://euclidnetwork.eu/portfolio-posts/digi-seii-empowering-social-enterprises-through-digitalisation/

European Commission | Reach for Change | ScaleChanger | ESSEC Business School | Sociale InnovatieFabriek | Academy of Entrepreneurship| Provincie Antwerpen

On 1 June Euclid Network kicked-off the Dutch-International Pilot. We are all very excited for what is to come!

We are working together with a very diverse cohort of community leaders from different backgrounds. Some have just embarked on their journey as change makers, some have years of valuable experience already. What everyone agreed on was the importance of forming an active to foster mutual learning and support.

The SICoMs are now embarking on a jouney involving
🧩 13 structured online modules
🤝 Regular Peer Exchange
📍 Applied local practice

Stay tuned for insights and updates of this exciting project!

👉 Learn more: https://euclidnetwork.eu/portfolio-posts/socialimpactcommunitymanager/

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✨ Spotlight on Impact: Elianne Leeffers

As part of our series celebrating the inspiring women who participated in the Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise AI Training, we are proud to highlight leaders who are tackling some of society’s most pressing challenges through innovation, determination, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.

Meet Elianne Leeffers, CEO & Founder of Go Potty

💡 Elianne is the founder of Go Potty, a Netherlands-based tech startup on a mission to reduce the enormous environmental impact of disposable diapers. Through the Go Potty app, parents and children are supported in potty training from 18 months onwards, helping families build sustainable habits while significantly reducing diaper waste.

🌟 Through her participation in the Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise AI Training, Elianne continues to explore how technology and innovation can amplify social impact and help shape a more sustainable future.

Stay tuned as we continue to spotlight more inspiring women leading the way in social innovation.

📊 Strong policies need strong evidence.

The European Social Enterprise Monitor (ESEM) provides one of the most important sources of data on social enterprises across Europe, helping policymakers, ecosystem builders, researchers, and practitioners better understand how the sector is evolving and where support is needed most.

By participating in the ESEM survey, you contribute to a stronger evidence base for the social economy, enabling national and European stakeholders to track developments, identify trends, and compare progress across countries. These insights help shape more effective policies, strengthen support ecosystems, and increase recognition of the vital role social enterprises play in addressing social and environmental challenges.

🗣️ Your experience matters. Help us build a clearer picture of the social enterprise landscape across Europe.

👉 Take the survey today: https://euclidnetwork.eu/2026/03/giving-impact-driven-entrepreneurs-a-voice-at-national-and-european-levels/

Roxana Mînzatu | Partners Albania for Change and Development | WU (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien) | BCause: в помощ на благотворителността | ACT Grupa | Sociale Entreprenører i Danmark | Tallinn University | ESSEC Business School | Avise | Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland | Academy of Entrepreneurship | Társadalmi Vállalkozás Koalíció | SERIreland | Irish Social Enterprise Network

We are proud to announce that we have signed the Madrid Declaration for Stronger Recognition and Funding of Social Innovation in the EU Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034.

Adopted on 5 May 2026 in Madrid, the Declaration represents a joint call from 17 National Competence Centres for Social Innovation and 67 ecosystem actors across 19 European countries. Together, we are calling on the European Commission, Member States, and MFF negotiators to:

→ Recognise social innovation as a transversal delivery approach
→ Ensure visible funding pathways within the National and Regional Partnership Plans
→ Preserve dedicated ESF+ support for social innovation experimentation and scaling
→ Integrate social innovation into competitiveness, research, and innovation instruments
→ Strengthen National Competence Centres and the wider ecosystem infrastructure

The next EU budget cycle is a defining moment. The challenges Europe faces right now, from green and digital transitions to democratic resilience and social inclusion, cannot be solved by standard instruments alone. Social innovation is the practical capability that bridges ambition and delivery and will strengthen our democratic resilience as a country.

We stand behind this call and we invite others to join.

Read the Madrid Declaration and find out more: https://lnkd.in/ePZMtPiH

✨ Spotlight on Impact: Lise Pape

As part of our series celebrating women driving change across innovation, entrepreneurship, and social impact, we highlight leaders who are transforming lived experience into meaningful solutions that improve everyday lives.

🌍 Meet Lise Pape: Founder of Walk With Path

💡 In 2014, Lise founded Walk With Path, inspired by her academic work and her personal experience with Parkinson’s disease in her family. The company launched its first product, Path Finder, in 2017 — a visual cueing shoe attachment designed to support people living with Parkinson’s. A second innovation, Path Feel, a haptic feedback insole to improve balance and monitor gait, is currently launching.

At the heart of Lise’s work is a deep commitment to improving quality of life through accessible, wearable technologies that integrate seamlessly into daily routines. Her products address mobility challenges holistically, recognising their impact not only on physical movement but also on mental health and wellbeing.

✨ Her work is a powerful reminder that inclusive innovation begins with lived experience and that designing for real human needs can transform both systems and lives.

Stay tuned as we continue to spotlight more inspiring women leading the way in social innovation.

Social enterprises play a crucial role in building a more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient economy but stronger visibility, better policymaking, and more informed investment decisions depend on robust data and evidence.

That is why the ESEM survey is so important.

By contributing to the survey, you help strengthen understanding of the social enterprise model and support the development of policies, funding opportunities, and ecosystem support mechanisms that enable the sector to grow and create greater impact aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

📢 Your voice matters - take part in the ESEM survey and help shape the future of the social economy ecosystem.

https://euclidnetwork.eu/2026/03/giving-impact-driven-entrepreneurs-a-voice-at-national-and-european-levels/

Roxana Mînzatu | Partners Albania for Change and Development | WU (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien) | BCause: в помощ на благотворителността | ACT Grupa | Sociale Entreprenører i Danmark | Tallinn University | ESSEC Business School | Avise | Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland | Academy of Entrepreneurship | Társadalmi Vállalkozás Koalíció | SERIreland | Irish Social Enterprise Network