Autumn has arrived, and the city is shrouded in a distinctly noir atmosphere as the mist makes its appearance – the perfect setting for the return of Dora Nera, the city of Turin’s Festival of Noir, Mystery, and Crime.

For three days, from November 10th to the 12th, there will be roundtable discussions, readings, musical performances, and film screenings. All of this will take place in the baroque and spectacular setting of the Oratorio San Filippo Neri, just a stone’s throw from the Egyptian Museum.

The festival’s program is, as always, very diverse: many guests, debates, screenings, and presentation moments, spanning from literature to art, from music to comics.

Among the numerous events, there is the meeting with a great Italian film director, Enzo Castellari, and the screening of “La polizia incrimina, la legge assolve” fifty years after its release.

This year, there will be a suspense-focused lecture by the renowned Davide Longo, sponsored by the Astra Onoranze Funebri Cooperative, because “We love suspense, but we know how it ends…“.

During the Career Award presentation to Carlo Lucarelli, sponsored by Aurora Penne, you can watch the film “Lupo Mannaro” (2000) in the presence of Carlo Lucarelli and Gigio Alberti. You can also toast with Italian noir writers while tasting cocktails offered by Zoppi Distillery.

Once again, music will take the spotlight on Saturday evening of the Festival with “Black Is Black” Pop narration by Maurizio Blatto, with music by Valeria Sturba. The “dark” songs that take on a noir quality in terms of lyrics and anecdotes. From “Man in Black” Johnny Cash’s “San Quentin” to Kurt Cobain’s rendition of “Where Did You Sleep Last Night,” passing through “Black Is The Colour Of My True Love’s Hair” enriched by Nina Simone, and many more songs and musicians.

Discover the complete program and reserve your spot for free HERE.

See you in Turin at the Oratorio San Filippo Neri auditorium, Via Maria Vittoria 5, for the 3rd edition of the festival.

May the #noir be with you!

HR FOR IMPACT: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion. The leading role of human resources.

Innovate people management strategies

In this Conversation Meeting we will talk with Laura Zanfrini, Scientific Director of the Cottino Social Impact Campus pillar and Istud Business School “DEI: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion” and Full Professor at the Catholic University of Milan, Caterina Soldi, Development & Program Manager Cottino Social Impact Campus and some guest companies committed to supporting the values ​​of diversity, equity and inclusion through the adoption of business processes, organizational structures and management initiatives: including AB Holding Spa, AIDP Piemonte e Valle d’Aosta and Reale Mutua Assicurazioni.

When? Tuesday 7 November
At what time? 12.00 – 13.00
Where? Live on LinkedIn ISTUD social media and on the ISTUD Business School and Cottino Social Impact Campus websites

To participate you must register HERE by Monday 6 November:

Torino Social Impact is now part of Diesis, one of the widest networks specialised in supporting social and solidarity economy and social enterprises, covering more than 20 countries through major national federations and support networks associating over 90,000 organisations and 1.2 million jobs.

More info here

Within the Torino Social Impact ecosystem, there is an innovative project striving for a more sustainable future through the disposal and recovery of electronic components: RaeEvolution Piemonte, founded by Giuseppe Curci in 2022.

But what is the secret behind this revolutionary project? Let’s find out with this young entrepreneur who has joined TSI to share his ideas for the good of the environment and to build a greener future for all.

Interview by Francesco Antonioli.

Watch previous episodes here.

The SAA School of Management and the Consulta per la Persone in Difficoltà are organizing an event titled “Management and Disability: Perspectives and Future Scenarios.”

This conference, held under the auspices of the Disability Agenda, will take place on December 5th starting at 5:00 PM and will feature the participation of representatives from the business world and institutions.

Together, we will discuss equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion with the aim of collectively building a new corporate social responsibility, embracing differences, and fostering innovation.

Due to limited capacity, registration is required via the following form.

On Thursday, September 26, the first training event titled “Social Enterprise: How to Strengthen Market Presence” was held at the Beeozanam Community Hub, as part of the Buy Social for the Social Economy project.

The European project Buy Social was launched in May 2023 with the mission of enhancing commercial collaborations between social enterprises and traditional businesses to improve the market for products and services of social enterprises.

The first training was aimed at 10 partner organizations of Torino Social Impact, with a total of 21 participants, including social enterprises and social cooperatives (according to the definition of the European Commission), as well as start-ups and benefit corporations with a social mission/impact, engaged in the circular economy with experiences related to textile recycling, fashion, or eco-design.

After the greetings from Torino Social Impact and the Consorzio Nazionale CGM, the morning began with a presentation by Daniele Consoletti, an expert in contracts, privacy, and compliance, focused on “Contractual Matters for Social Enterprises and Cooperatives.” Subsequently, Alberto Baccari delved into the topic “Market Approach Strategy,” drawing on his decades of experience as an entrepreneur and an expert in sustainable innovation, business design, and digital transformation.

In the afternoon, the presentation “Effective Communication: A Brief Guide” followed, delivered by experts Alberto Marzetta and Micol Burighel from Amapola Srl Società Benefit, a communication agency specializing in corporate social responsibility, institutional and environmental communication.

Finally, Laura Gallo shared the experience of Coffeefrom, an innovative start-up with a social vocation (SIAVS) that transforms used coffee grounds from the food industry, promoting the circular economy and creating social impact.

Thanks to the presence of industry experts, the event provided participants with tools and skills to strengthen their competitiveness and presence in the B2B market.

In the fourth episode of “VOCI,” Amapola delves into the continuously growing phenomenon of foreign entrepreneurship in Italy, giving voice to an immigration story from Syria. Raiaan Dobosh, a Syrian restaurateur in Turin, and Anna Bertrand, the president of the Paìs Association, share their experiences with the S.T.A.R.C.I. project, highlighting the challenges and satisfactions.

An Interview in Two Voices

Raiaan Dobosh is a woman of Syrian origin who sought refuge in Italy in 2018. In 2022, thanks to the S.T.A.R.C.I. project, she and her family opened the Italo-Syrian restaurant, Eria-Cinque Petali, in Turin.

The Paìs Association – Pathways for Accompaniment and Social Inclusion has been working on projects since 2019 aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of individuals at risk of social marginalization in the city of Turin. The S.T.A.R.C.I. project, discussed in this interview, was funded by the Municipality of Turin and aims to provide support, including financial assistance, for the establishment of entrepreneurial activities by people of foreign origin within the city.

The stories shared by Anna and Raiaan shed light on the strength of the associative network in Turin, the motivation and enthusiasm of those determined to build a new life, but also the obstacles imposed by the banking system, among others, on projects that effectively enrich and innovate the landscape of commercial activities in our region.

The “Voci” Column

Voci is about stories, people and words without frontiers. In our infodemic age with its extreme background noise, this is an initiative designed to focus attention on key social issues, giving a voice to people with first-hand experience. The playlist with all the interviews is available on YouTube.

In a few days, the annual event of Sport Innovation Hub dedicated to innovation in the sports world will take place in Turin. This year, an interesting networking session at the Palazzo delle Feste in Bardonecchia has been added as well.
Check out the event program and don’t wait to reserve your spot (limited capacity).
We look forward to seeing you with CONI and CIP Piemonte, Turin Chamber of Commerce, Piedmont Region, Bardonecchia Municipality, and Enterprise Europe Network!

More info here

The DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission has commissioned a Study on State aid for access to finance for social enterprises and the recruitment of disadvantaged workers in the form of wage subsidies. The purpose of the study is to assess to what extend the current State aid rules as set by the GBER (General Block Exemption Regulation) facilitate access to finance for social enterprises. The second objective of the study is to assess the same in respect to the recruitment of disadvantaged workers.

Surveys is anonymous, complete it should not take longer than 30 minutes.
Deadline for the EC is October 30^th.

You can respond to the survey here.

Social Tides, a European incubator and accelerator for social entrepreneurship managed by INCO with the support of Google.org, announces the opening of the call for applications for the Grow AI accelerator.

GROW AI offers a 6-month equity-free program aimed at startups and social enterprises that utilize Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for social or environmental impact. The program aims to provide a valuable opportunity to scale one’s impact and, for the selected startups, it includes:

• Training and mentoring from AI experts at Google For Startups Accelerator and other industry leaders in the INCO network
• Networking and visibility opportunities
• Access to a grant of up to $250,000

Applications are open until December 8, 2023, and the online program will commence in February 2024. Further information is available on the program’s website, in the FAQ section, or by contacting the email socialtides@inco-group.co.

The 19^th edition of Start Cup Piemonte Valle d’Aosta, the competition for tomorrow’s entrepreneurs, is drawing to a close: come and discover the year’s most deserving new innovative projects at the awards ceremony on Thursday, November 9^th, 2023 in Turin!

The ceremony will see the participation of 10 finalist projects, selected from over 150 business ideas submitted to the competition, competing for prizes and special mentions offered by the Partners and Promoters with the aim of supporting the birth of new innovative start-ups and promoting the economic development of the territory.

The most promising innovative projects compete for the overall prize money of more than €65,000, in cash and services, and the special mentions Equal Opportunities, Social Innovation, Open Innovation / Industrial Spin Off, Green & Blue, and Sustainable Technologies.

The top six projects will also participate in the PNI – Italian National Innovation Award 2023, to be held in Milan on November 30^th and December 1^st, and will challenge the winning projects of the other 15 regional Start Cups.

Register now on Eventbrite to reserve your place in attendance at the event, which will take place from 09:30 CET in the Auditorium of the Department of Humanities in the Aldo Moro Complex of the University of Turin (via Sant’Ottavio cornering via Verdi, Turin), and meet the upcoming protagonists of the world of innovative entrepreneurship!

Agenda

09:30 | Participant registration

10:00 | Opening institutional greetings

• Stefano Geuna, Rector of the University of Turin
• Fiorella Altruda, President of 2i3T, the Incubator of the University of Turin
• Francesca Boccafoschi, Delegate for Start Up, innovative supply chains and technology transfer, University of Eastern Piedmont / Enne3 Incubator
• Giuseppe Scellato, President of I3P, the Innovative Companies Incubator of Politecnico di Torino
• Moderator: Giuseppe Serrao, Director of 2i3T, the Incubator of the University of Turin

10:30 | Elevator Pitch of the 10 finalist projects

11:30 | Start Cup Piemonte Valle d’Aosta 2023 award ceremony

• Presentation of winning certificates by Supporters and Partners of the competition

13:00 | Concluding remarks

Special guests

The Piedmont Regional Councillors Elena Chiorino, Councillor for Employment, Vocational Training and Right to University Studies, and Andrea Tronzano, Councillor for Economic and Financial Planning, Heritage, Development of Productive Activities and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, are invited to the ceremony.

Representatives of the numerous institutions, foundations and sponsoring companies that have contributed to the realisation of the 2023 business plan competition are also expected to attend: Piedmont Region, Autonomous Region of Valle d’Aosta, Turin Chamber of Commerce, City of Turin, Turin Metropolitan City, Finpiemonte, Aosta Valley Chamber of Commerce, CTE Next, Cassa di Risparmio di Cuneo Foundation, Jacobacci & Partners, LINKS Foundation, Laura & Franco Beltramo ETS Foundation, Michelin Development Foundation, Piedmont Aerospace Cluster, Unicredit, AIFI, Invitalia.

Experian, the Microlab Association, and FEduF (ABI) launch “Include Me at School,” a financial education project aimed at high schools to promote independence and economic inclusion.
800 students from Piedmont, Lombardy, Lazio, Campania, and Puglia are engaged in a multidisciplinary and interactive journey based on gamification.
At the heart of this joint effort is the achievement of various UN sustainability goals related to economic growth, quality education, and reducing inequalities.

Experian, the world’s leading global information company, in collaboration with the Microlab Association and FEduF (ABI), announces the launch of the “Includimi a Scuola” project aimed at educating Italian students on financial literacy, with the goal of promoting financial inclusion and economic independence among the youth.

The dissemination of financial education in classrooms is entrusted, from a multidisciplinary perspective, to teachers from different subjects, and to encourage the contribution of all teachers, the “Includimi a Scuola” project presents itself as an interdisciplinary program that integrates financial education into even the most traditional curriculum subjects.

The “Includimi a Scuola” project, carried out within Experian’s United for Financial Health program, offers a range of tools that enable students to acquire the necessary skills to interact consciously with the economic system. Through the use of digital platforms, the support of experts, and gamification methodologies, 800 high school students from five regions – Piedmont, Lombardy, Lazio, Campania, and Puglia – will be guided through a comprehensive financial literacy journey. This journey covers everything from understanding technical terms like IBAN, interest rates, and inflation to using banking and financial tools to support their personal goals.

Engaging students is essential to ensure that the topics presented are not perceived as distant from their life experiences and can be easily understood. Thanks to a financial entertainment approach aimed at minimizing the limitations of more traditional financial education through engaging and interactive training methods, Experian, the Microlab Association, and FEduF offer the economic game “Embark on Your Journey”. This game challenges students to manage an annual budget with the goal of saving €5,000 to spend Christmas in New York. Designed for students in their final years of high school, “Embark on Your Journey” offers a cash prize of €500 to students who rank in the top three in the special competition for the most meritorious.

Through “Includimi a Scuola”, students can access a financial video glossary designed to explain complex financial terms in simple language, created by Experian experts and business mentors from the Microlab Association.

Finally, Experian, the Microlab Association, and FEduF (ABI) have provided support tools for teachers, starting with the digital meeting “Gamification at School for Financial Education: the “Includimi a Scuola” project“, which will take place on Wednesday, October 25th, to facilitate optimal understanding and integration of the project into the normal curriculum.

The “Includimi a Scuola” project contributes to achieving several UN Sustainable Development Goals related to the spread of well-being through quality education (Goal #4), sustainable economic growth (Goal #8), and reduction of inequalities (Goal #10).

“We have received positive feedback from our past financial education projects, which demonstrates that this is a particularly sensitive issue in the market and in society. Today, we are pleased to announce a step forward in our commitment to the financial inclusion of young people, with the goal of providing them with the tools to be more aware and independent for their future,” says Armando Capone, General Manager of Experian Italy. “We thank the Microlab Association for their ongoing support and are excited to have FEduF on board in this important awareness-raising journey.”

“Guiding young people into the economic and financial world has always been a central theme in our activities, both in terms of training and mentoring,” declares Andrea Garello Cantoni, President of the Microlab Association. “Thanks to the support of Experian and the “Includimi a Scuola” project, we offer students the opportunity to get involved and find solutions that will be useful to them in the years to come. In addition, with our mentoring service, we provide one-to-one guidance to students to help them make future career choices and achieve economic independence.”

“Financial education is an area where gamification is starting to spread with interesting projects like ‘Includimi a Scuola'”, comments Giovanna Boggio Robutti, General Director of FEduF. “Thanks to projects like the one proposed by Experian in collaboration with the Microlab Association, we emotionally engage participants, thus addressing the main limitations of traditional financial education through interactive interaction methods that motivate students to engage in the learning process.”

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The Foundation for Financial Education and Savings (FEduF) was established at the initiative of the Italian Banking Association to promote financial education from the perspective of informed citizenship and economic legality. The Foundation’s goal is to involve all parties interested in promoting a new culture of economic citizenship, valuing various initiatives, overcoming individualism, and sharing experiences in the interest of the community. It works closely with the Ministry of Education and School Offices at the local level and disseminates innovative educational programs in schools of all levels, using innovative forms and content, including the organization of events for students, teachers, and parents. The Foundation focuses on bridging the cultural gap between complex content and simple and effective dissemination tools. Its initiatives also target adults in collaboration with Consumer Associations.

Experian is the world’s leading global information service company. In life’s important moments – from buying a house or a car to covering university expenses for children to developing one’s own business – we help consumers and our clients manage their data with confidence. We assist individuals in controlling their finances and accessing financial services, help businesses make better decisions, enable credit institutions to lend more responsibly, and aid organizations in preventing identity fraud and crime. With 22,000 employees operating in 32 countries, we invest daily in new technologies, advanced skills, and innovation to help all our clients maximize every opportunity. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, the company is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and is listed in the FTSE 100 Index. Learn more on the website

The Microlab Association, since 2003, promotes social inclusion by supporting self-entrepreneurship, job orientation, and financial education through business mentoring and training. Microlab business mentors provide free support to those who want to embark on an entrepreneurial path, those who already have a business but are facing difficulties, or those who are confronting the world of work and personal budget management for the first time. Business mentors are driven by the desire to give back to the community some of what they have received in terms of knowledge and work experience to help those who want to take on challenges and need a helping hand to do so. Website

Giving Meaning to Places, Reinterpreting, and Rewriting Them – DIFFUSISSIMA® Returns to Turin

From October 22nd to November 5th, Turin once again becomes the stage for DIFFUSISSIMA®, a contemporary art exhibition conceived by the innovative start-up Artàporter. Over 75 locations will transform into stages for more than 100 artists, including national and international guests, offering a rich program of exhibitions, installations, performances, workshops, and collective works.

In 2023, DIFFUSISSIMA® expands beyond the city center through collaborations with the MAU Museo d’Arte Urbana in Turin and CioccolaTò. For the second consecutive year, Banco Azzoaglio, a private and independent bank founded in Piedmont in 1879 with a strong commitment to culture and education, continues its support as the main sponsor of DIFFUSISSIMA®.

The common thread of this event is the use of art as a medium for storytelling, aiming to redefine the city’s meaning and spaces. Art thus becomes the primary tool for creating a storytelling of Turin, focusing on city rebranding, urban revitalization, and a post-human perspective, capturing the spirit of the times to establish a shared culture through the universal language of art.

The 2023 edition of DIFFUSISSIMA® opens new urban spaces to create fresh meanings through art, as seen in the exhibition “Post-Umano l’Ulteriorità” taking place from October 22nd to November 15th at Scalo Vallino. This phygital collective, the result of the collaboration between digital and physical artists, explores the futuristic trajectory of humanity. The project is curated by Simone Sensi, with artistic direction by Alyona Kosareva and Massimo Gioscia of Artàporter.

As Massimo Gioscia, CEO and Co-Founder of Artàporter, points out: ‘The event, with its unique vision, aims to make art accessible to everyone by breaking down barriers between artists and the public. Through exhibitions like “Post-Umano,” spectators will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in an interactive and engaging artistic experience. In the context of urban regeneration, spaces in Turin will be transformed and enhanced through performances and artistic installations. Places like Scalo Vallino and Scalo Valdocco will become the vibrant heart of this transformation, breathing new life into forgotten areas. Additionally, the futuristic vision of the event motivates artists to explore new frontiers and challenge traditional boundaries of art. Moreover, with artists like Lawrence Malstaf and his performance “SHRINK 01995,” the audience will get a taste of the art of the future. DIFFUSISSIMA is not just an artistic event; it is also a celebration of emerging technology. The participating artists will employ cutting-edge tools and techniques to create works that challenge our perception of reality.‘

OPENING OF DIFFUSISSIMA 2023 AT GREEN PEA, with Nina Zilli, Alvin and Raptuz

The 2023 DIFFUSISSIMA® opens at Green Pea with an opening event on Sunday, October 22nd, at 6 PM, featuring Nina Zilli, Alvin, and Raptuz. Their exhibition, “MIRACOLO A MILANO,” explores Milan as a crossroads of stories and people, representing the city of dreams, actions, and possibilities. The event will take place at The Place within Green Pea. Attendees will have the opportunity to pick up DIFFUSISSIMA® maps, meet the artists and organizers, and enjoy an aperitif provided by the Consorzio Tutela Roero and the Consorzio per la Tutela del Formaggio Gorgonzola, Galup, and La Perla di Torino.

This collaboration among three artists with diverse backgrounds and training underscores their unity through art. The exhibition will be open daily with free admission starting on October 23rd.

DIFFUSISSIMA FOR URBAN REGENERATION: AT SCALO VALLINO, A REFLECTION ON POST-HUMANITY

What do we want to be? How could we imagine ourselves?

DIFFUSISSIMA® addresses urban revitalization through an exhibition at Scalo Vallino, titled “Post-Umano l’Ulteriorità,” from October 22nd to November 15th. This exhibition, curated by Simone Sensi, explores humanity’s unexpected evolution, as humanity enters a new era of consciousness.

Post-Umano and its Ulteriorità represent an egalitarian shift, connecting humanity with the animal, plant, mineral, extraterrestrial, and technological worlds. This re-animalization is seen as a form of transition art, a focus on the future of Scalo Vallino through the exhibition titled “Post-Umano l’Ulteriorità.”

The exhibition features renowned artists, including Lawrence Malstaf, Federico Clapis, Matteo Lucca, MiTch Lurenzana, Francesco Niccoli, and Martina Fontana. Their works provide insights into their interpretations of Ulteriorità.

Federico Clapis, the main artist of the event, offers a digital and dystopian vision of post-humanism, focusing on technology as a core element. His work is a deep inner journey, exploring the intimate conditions of the human soul.

Matteo Lucca, an established sculptor, explores life and matter, ideas and dreams, the organic and inorganic, the present and the past, the unconscious and ancestral, reality and artifice, myth and mystery, leaving a sense of abstraction.

MiTch Lurenzana, a phygital artist, presents his Ulteriorità through artificial intelligence, creating (in)HUMAN entities that blend in with humans, taking on human forms.

Francesco Niccoli‘s Ulteriorità is a fusion of elements, blending human and plant forms into a primordial liquid, with esoteric symbols evoking fragility and uniqueness.

Martina Fontana, a multidisciplinary artist, immerses humanity in an animal dimension, transforming life into a ceremony filled with emotions and relationships, dismantling the boundaries of the physical and mental worlds.

Scalo Vallino, a historic building dating back to the late 1800s, has been the subject of vandalism and neglect over the years. Only after 2014 did BIESSE INVESTMENT COMPANY SRL, one of DIFFUSISSIMA’s partners, take steps to recover and revitalize this historical building, along with the adjacent area. BIESSE INVESTMENT COMPANY SRL’s commitment to revitalization brings the “Post-Umano l’Ulteriorità” project to this evocative space rich in history and with a strong focus on the city and culture’s future.

Opening Hours:
October 22 – November 5, 2023
Monday to Thursday: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Free Admission

AN INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE BY LAWRENCE MASTALF AT DIFFUSISSIMA (Scalo Valdocco)

Renowned international artist Lawrence Mastalf will be one of the highlights at Scalo Vallino, and for the first time in Italy, on November 4th at Scalo Valdocco, he will perform “Shrink1995.” Lawrence Mastalf straddles the line between visual and theatrical arts, creating installations and performance art that explore movement, order, chaos, and the roles of physics and technology.

DIFFUSISSIMA® will feature Lawrence Mastalf’s renowned performance “Shrink1995.”

Banco Azzoaglio is the main sponsor of DIFFUSISSIMA®, supporting the event since its first edition. The event is under the patronage of the City of Turin and has the support of the Chamber of Commerce of Turin and Torino Social Impact. Other sponsors include Consorzio Tutela Roero and Rocca di Arignano. DIFFUSISSIMA’s partners include Galup, Centro Commerciale Lingotto, Consorzio Tutela del Formaggio Gorgonzola, Feelthebeat, Affini Distillerie Subalpine, La Perla di Torino, Cioccolatò, Atmosphère, Principi ADV, Ascom, To-Be Company, Copernico, and Delivery Valley.

 

DIFFUSISSIMA PROGRAM

You can find the DIFFUSISSIMA program and map on the official website.

All events at DIFFUSISSIMA® are free and can be reserved on Eventbrite via this link.

Over 20 free events are scheduled, offering accessible art at the heart of the city. This includes collective and solo exhibitions, vernissages, DJ sets, workshops, and charity exhibitions. The event details are easily accessible on the official event website or through a dedicated map.

Once again, DIFFUSISSIMA® brings widespread art to Turin.

For the first time, DIFFUSISSIMA® extends to Rocca di Arignano, a virtuous example of archaeological recovery located on the outskirts of Turin and bordering the Monferrato area. The exhibition features the personal work of entrepreneur and influencer Maurizio Rosazza Prin, titled “Cioccolato delle Meraviglie.”

The vernissage for the “Cioccolato delle Meraviglie” exhibition will officially open CioccolaTò on the evening of October 26th, during an inauguration cocktail event hosted at the Principi Adv communications agency on Via Antonio Banfo. The exhibition is part of the Cioccolatissima OFF format and will showcase selected works from the creative contest for emerging artists organized by Artàporter, dedicated to the art of chocolate. The ten selected artists will be hosted in ten locations in Barriera di Milano and will be featured at the closing party of CioccolaTò at Edit Torino.

Lastly, for the first time, artist and presenter Alvin will create a commissioned work that will be presented at a special event in Puff Store at Via Lagrange 21 in Turin.

On October 10th, at the Sala Colonne of Turin’s City Hall, the first Local Green Deal was signed with the goal of implementing a sustainable and circular food system in the city. On this occasion, an Action Plan was also presented, designed to guide third-sector organizations through a ‘green’ transition process and provide them with the tools to move in the direction of this change.

The agreement was signed by Chiara Foglietta, the Assessor for Ecological Transition, Giacomo Portas, the President of Environment Park, Guido Cerrato, a manager from the Turin Chamber of Commerce representing President Dario Gallina, and representatives from small and medium-sized enterprises and startups. They contributed to the creation of these two documents as part of the twin projects SME4 GREEN and RESPONDET, funded by the European COSME program. These documents, along with other initiatives and tools, including their strategic commitments, actions, and planned investments, will be included in the Climate City Contract.

Torino Social Impact also collaborated by providing a wide ecosystem for preliminary consultation in the drafting of these documents. Both the Local Green Deal and the Local Action Plan will be incorporated into the Climate City Contract, the document that will guide Turin towards climate neutrality by 2030.

Sustainability is participation. The action of a company  based on sustainability criteria also relies on stakeholder engagement, in order to reduce distances and achieve its ESG – environmental, social and governance- objectives through involvement. To delve deeper into this increasingly crucial topic, on Wednesday 25 October at 12.15 pm Amapola, communication agency specialising in sustainability, is organizing an Amapola Cafè dedicated to stakeholder engagement and management on its LinkedIn page.

Stakeholder engagement: from theory to case studies

For organizations, today’s context has deeply changed. Learning to manage relationships with stakeholders, involving them and engaging them, becomes a strategic challenge to consolidate the relationship with customers, partners, communities and territories. This is precisely what stakeholder engagement and management activities are for: building relationships based on dialogue, listening and participation and therefore based on mutual trust and collaboration. During the online webinar organized by Amapola, Alberto Marzetta, partner of the agency, and Micol Burighel, Communication Manager, will talk about changes in the scenario, enabling factors, stakeholder engagement tools and management techniques, delving into some concrete examples of organizations that are already going down this road.

To register: go here and click on participate.

You can catch up on the previous appointment dedicated to sustainability reporting HERE.

Impact economy needs contamination, bridges that connect diverse knowledge.

In this episode of Bench-Mark, along with Alberto Ferrari, founder and president of the cultural association Club Silencio, we explore how the fusion between culture and new contemporary languages are reshaping the way we think and live within the social and economic fabric of our territory.

Interview by Francesco Antonioli.

Watch previous episodes here.

The City of Turin is defining its new City Masterplan, one of the main tools to govern the spatial transformation of the municipal territory. It works on the physical dimension of the city, but can contribute to rethinking the future Torino in many other aspects: greenery, mobility, economic development, citizen services, housing policies, social and welfare policies.

Preparing, approving and adopting it is a long-term process that has to comply with regional legislation, its timing, procedures and constraints. As for now, the preparation of the City Masterplan is in its second phase, which will lead to the drafting of the Preliminary Project.
A legal tool, and a bureaucratic process, the Plan concerns the entire community: for this reason, it is important that the content, objectives and tasks that the Plan foresees are shared with those who live in Torino, use it and take care of it.

For these reasons, starting from June 2023, Urban Lab and the City of Torino have promoted a set of initiatives to listen to the territory. Through meetings, workshops, presentations, activities in the districts, and moments of discussion in neighboring municipalities, we are imagining what the city of tomorrow will be like.

October in the 8 Districts

From 20 to 22 October the engagement process stops by the 8 City Districts: participating is an important opportunity for citizens, communities, stakeholders and organizations to have a say about Torino’s future. No particular expertise in urban planning is required: what is needed instead is the desire and willingness to listen and discuss.

How to participate

• filling out the online survey dedicated to anyone who lives, studies or works in Turin;
• joining one of the public events in the 8 Districts;
• visiting one of the 8 information points, to receive information regarding ongoing initiatives, to know about the next steps of the engagement activities, to ask questions and offer comments, critiques and proposals.

Jointly with the outcomes of the previous (and following) phase of the engagement process, all observations and suggestions collected during the “Districts days” will feed the development of the preliminary draft Plan.

On the 28th and 29th of October 2023, Giardino Forbito returns to the Rose Garden of the Royal Castle of Moncalieri for “FIORILE | Orti&Fiori in mostra – Autumn 2023”.

A careful selection of specialized nurseries, agricultural producers, artisans, and designers will bring the Rose Garden of the Royal Castle of Moncalieri to life, telling the story of the seasonality and excellence.

As every year, the charming porticoes of the Rose Garden will host the “Giardino d’Inverno”, with an exhibition of sustainable craftsmanship, manual skills, and creativity, and the “Angolo dei Saperi e dei Sapori”,  with immersive experiences in the worlds of design, art, taste, and food awareness.

PRODUCERS

Local producers and nurseries, selected for seasonality and excellence, will narrate autumn and the changing of the seasons in all its splendor, with a contextualized program that pays attention to art, history, traditions, nature, literature, and biodiversity, starting from the local area and its heritage.

LOCAL VITAL

Following the thread of the continuous rediscovery of the Moncalieri spirit, a place of honor will be given to the typical production of these lands, the saffron, the golden flower. A plant of ancient beauty, it plays different roles around the world. While in Italy, it represents a tribute to death, in the East, it celebrates love and life. With Ana Cristina Vargas, scientific director of the Ariodante Fabretti Foundation and an anthropologist, we will delve into the concept of death, the cycle of life, and its end in relation to nature. Surrounded by the scenery of dried summer flowers created by the skilled hands of florist Marzia Gullino, we will discover together that learning to die is learning to live.

WINE TASTING

On this occasion and in collaboration with Vendemmia a Torino – Grapes in Town, we will explore Piedmontese wine through its territory and winemaking excellence with special insights into the wine world, including meetings and masterclasses dedicated to tastings and sensory experiences.

LABORATORY

In the backdrop of ecosystems and biodiversity, the educational corner, as always curated by the Metropolitan Pollinators and Beesù, will represent the marvelous and essential world of bees. Delving into the positive and negative aspects of these precious insects. The space, as always dedicated entirely to education, will host an experiential meeting with Fulvio Piccinino, the well-known Vermouth ambassador, who, in his role as the author of the book “Il re era una regina – storia, biologia e curiosità sulle api” (The king was a queen – history, biology, and curiosities about bees), published by Graphot editions, will lead a multisensory workshop. An experience that will allow you to look at a spoonful of honey with different eyes.

SAVORY OF ALIMENTATION

In the company of chef Marco Massaia from the Radici Mura Mura restaurant in Costigliole d’Asti and the critic and writer Luca Iaccarino, we will revisit excerpts from an old, now out-of-print book: “Frattaglie” – a journey of culinary and biographical memories by the late Egi Volterrani. This exploration will reveal the profound respect found in the recovery, particularly in the culinary world, and the ethical approach to the enhancement of every part, whether animal or vegetable. From humble foods to planet-saving menus.

LITERATURE

The time dedicated to reading also welcomes the publishing house Neos this year, with a book that perfectly fits into a program dedicated to the environment and the territory. In the company of the curator Riccardo Marchina and the author Franca Rizzi Martini, the collection of stories “Di Castello in Castello” will be presented.

TOUR GUIDE

In collaboration with the management of Moncalieri Castle, the rooms dedicated to the exhibition “Oltre il ventaglio. Haiku e Haiga” will be exceptionally open in the evening on Saturday, October 28th, accompanied by the cultural association AregoladArte. The visit will conclude with a tasting by Vendemmia a Torino – Grapes in Town.

ART SPACE

To delve once again into the profound connection between the human and plant spheres, the art space will host the works of Maura Banfo this time. With evocative polaroid photos featuring a floral theme, she will exhibit the works from her latest project. This represents the perfect synthesis of a Turin-based artist deeply immersed in life and profession, centered around the concepts of care, environment, and ecology.

JAZZ

In collaboration with Moncalieri Jazz 2023, the music returns this year as well with the spectacular “Duo Cora/Picchioni,” featuring the vocals of Carola Cora and Marcello Picchioni on the piano.

We are pleased to invite you to the Mobile Culture Forum, an unmissable event that will take place on October 18, 2023, from 9:15 AM to 4:15 PM at the Open Incet premises, located at Piazza Teresa Noce 17, Turin.

The event is an integral part of the Mobile Culture project.

During the event, we will primarily discuss how new technologies are entering the world of art, culture, and adult education.

There will be three keynote speeches with exceptional guests, a buffet, and a dedicated networking panel, as well as workshops where you can experience three technological scenarios from the project firsthand, and an opportunity to test some products created by the startup. It will be an interesting and enjoyable occasion!

Here are the reasons why you can’t afford to miss this opportunity:

• Explore how new technologies are transforming art, culture, and education, with three keynote speeches by special guests.
• Discover innovative educational products, including scenarios on artificial intelligence, escape boxes, card games, and more, which could revolutionize the way we learn and appreciate culture.
• Enjoy a delicious free buffet to recharge your energy.
• Participate in networking and design sessions with representatives from cultural organizations, educational institutions, public and private entities, opening the door to possible future collaborations.
• Gain access to an online course designed to further deepen the concepts and skills discussed during the event.

At the end of the Mobile Culture Forum, you will receive a certificate of participation as recognition of your contribution to this important dialogue between technology and culture.

To confirm your attendance, we invite you to register by clicking here.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Mobile Culture Forum and sharing this unique experience with you.

If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact Valentina Crepaldi at valentina.crepaldi@escape4change.com.

Phitrust Partenaires Inclusion SAS joins the capital of Homes4All S.r.l. Benefit Company B Corp and subscribes to a participatory financial instrument (SFP) of €450,000.

Phitrust Partenaires Inclusion SAS, a new investment company launched with an anchor investment from the European Investment Fund (EIF) through InvestEU funds and Phitrust Partenaires, a pioneer in impact investing, and Homes4All S.r.l. Benefit Company B Corp, a company dedicated to managing and designing innovative housing models like dispersed social housing with a special focus on those in housing emergencies, are pleased to announce the successful completion of an important deal that will strengthen and expand Homes4All’s activities. Phitrust Partenaires Inclusion SAS has subscribed and paid for a capital share that entitles it to appoint Cyrille LANGENDORFF as a Board Member and has also subscribed and paid for a Participatory Certificate (SFP) of €450,000.

For over 16 years, Phitrust Partenaires SAS has been supporting businesses that, through innovative and impactful proposals, address the needs of future generations. Phitrust chooses to “invest to act and contribute to the growth of companies that integrate human development and environmental protection into the core of their strategy.” With the launch of Phitrust Partenaires Inclusion and in line with its investment thesis, the company has seen in Homes4All an opportunity to create positive changes in community well-being while ensuring a fair financial return. Phitrust has also recognized Homes4All’s potential to scale its model nationwide.

Through the participatory financial instrument provided by Phitrust, Homes4All has introduced the “Quota G,” which grants the holder various property and administrative rights as provided by law, along with some special rights, including the right to appoint a member of the Board of Directors, distribution rights, withdrawal rights, and pre-emption rights.

Cyrille LANGENDORFF, Chief Investment Officer of Phitrust Partenaires Inclusion SAS, states: “Our company has chosen to invest in Homes4All to enable it to implement innovative housing solutions. Phitrust has already invested in social housing projects in France and sees opportunities to exchange expertise and best practices.”

Giorgio MOSCI, President of Homes4All S.r.l. Benefit Company B Corp, commented: “On behalf of the company, I express great satisfaction with this financial transaction, which allows us to consider ourselves, in all respects, a structured company with development objectives consistent with our original mission. Achieving this milestone was made possible with the help of some partners, and we would like to thank the Fondazione Ufficio Pio and Sefea Impact SGR in particular for their assistance in coordinating with legal counsel in drafting the agreement.”

“An important milestone that consolidates our extensive network of partnerships and alliances,” adds Mario MONTALCINI, CEO of the company. “Phitrust is indeed an international partner, recognized for its seriousness within the European Union, and the ‘Phitrust Inclusion Fund’ has the European Union among its funders. Our partners are important because they believe, with seriousness and commitment, in impact entrepreneurship and have decided to bet on Home4All and the challenge it has launched in addressing housing issues with a private-sector approach and the ability to collaborate and co-design with the non-profit sector and public entities.”

Notary Andrea GANELLI of Leading Law handled the notarial aspects of the transaction, and Attorney Nicola CARÙ of RP Legal & Tax provided legal assistance to Phitrust for the contract closing.

Turin, September 2023

For more information:

Phitrust
Stéphanie de Beaumont
Deputy General Director
stephanie.debeaumont@phitrust.com
+33 1 55 35 32 65

Homes4All
Mario Montalcini
Vice President and CEO
m.montalcini@homes4all.it
+39 347 4971188

Homes4All
Homes4All is an innovative startup and B Corp benefit company with a high social impact, reducing the housing emergency by promoting urban regeneration through its network of private investors sensitive to sustainability principles. Its activities involve acquiring, renovating, and managing socially oriented properties from the pool of non-performing assets within both the city of Turin and nationwide. In this way, it creates an ecosystem where needy families find dignified and affordable housing while investors make ethical and profitable investments. Homes4All directly intervenes in the territory, focusing on specific areas of the city with high potential for redevelopment, thereby activating urban regeneration and social innovation processes.

Phitrust
Phitrust, a management company founded in 2003, invests to make a difference. Phitrust invests in large listed companies to promote change in their ESG practices (Phitrust Active Investors) and in innovative social enterprises to provide them with the financial and human resources they need to expand and leverage their impact (Phitrust Partenaires). Two activities, one mission: to be an engaged shareholder in impact. Phitrust is a member of the community of mission-driven companies.

Phitrust Partenaires
Phitrust Partenaires, a pioneering social impact investment company in France, was launched in 2006, followed by Phitrust Partenaires Europe in 2016 and Phitrust Partenaires Inclusion in 2023. As a patient venture capital fund, it invests in over 30 innovative social enterprises that place inclusion at the heart of their business model (LemonTri, La Varappe, Les Alchimistes, Alenvi, BeCode, Sea Ranger, etc.). Phitrust Partenaires combines funding and support from investors and a unique network of executives, past and present, involved in capital, governance, and project monitoring. By mobilizing private and institutional investors in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Belgium for innovative, committed, and inclusive entrepreneurial projects, Phitrust seeks to create a network of experts and committed investors around entrepreneurs who will accompany them over the long term to multiply their impact on society.

Within the BUYSOCIAL program of the Torino Social Impact Master Plan, a new European project, Buy Social Future for the Social Economy!, has been underway since May 2023. This project aims to strengthen commercial collaborations between social enterprises and traditional businesses to enhance the market for products and services offered by social enterprises. The project specifically focuses on sectors related to the circular economy, such as textile recycling, fashion, and eco-design.

To this end, we will host a training session tailored to social enterprises and cooperatives (according to the European Commission’s definition), as well as startups and benefit corporations with a social mission/impact involved in the circular economy. The session will provide participants with valuable tools and skills to enhance their competitiveness and presence in the B2B market. The training modules will be conducted by industry professionals.

Date: Thursday, October 26th, from 9:15 AM to 4:30 PM

Location: Beeozanam, Via Foligno, 14, 10149 Turin TO

Agenda:

• 9:30 – Introductory Greetings and Presentation of the BUY SOCIAL Project
• 9:40 – Contractual Aspects for Businesses and Social Cooperatives
  Daniele Consoletti, an expert lawyer in contracts, privacy, and compliance
• 11:10 – Coffee Break
• 11:30 – Market Approach Strategy
  Alberto Baccari, entrepreneur and expert in sustainable innovation with over 10 years of experience in business design and digital transformation. As an administrator of benefit corporations and B Corps, he has developed impactful business tools and models by collaborating and supporting the growth of entities such as EcorNaturaSì, Fastweb, Almaviva, Be Consulting, ENI, and other national and international SMEs and corporations.
• 13:00 – Light lunch
• 13:30 – Effective Communication. A Brief Guide.
  Alberto Marzetta, Micol Burighel, Amapola SB
  Amapola Srl Benefit Company is a communication agency specializing in corporate social responsibility strategies, institutional and environmental communication projects.
• 15:30 – Testimonial from Coffeefrom

If your organization is a cooperative or a social enterprise operating in the circular economy sector, please register by October 18th by filling out the following online form.

Participation in the course is free and open until available seats are filled. Two additional training sessions are planned for January and February 2024.

The Buy Social project is funded by the European Innovation Council and the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EISMEA) under the SMP-COSME-2022-BUYSOCIALB2BMARKET call. You can find more information about the project at this link.

What does the magical world of Oz have to do with impact economy?

In this new episode of Bench-Mark, together with Marco Canta (director and vice president of CasaOz), we discover how this special house, situated at the very heart of Turin, is contributing to restoring normalcy for children and families facing illness near hospitals.

Interview by Francesco Antonioli.

Watch previous episodes here.

Wednesday, October 11th and 18th, 2023, starting at 5:45 PM, two free training sessions will take place at Rinascimenti Sociali, located at Via Maria Vittoria 38, Turin, aimed at non-EU citizens on the topic of financial education.

Program of the sessions:

• October 11th – Banking Services: How and why to open a bank account, make payments, apply for a credit card: advantages, costs, risks, rights, and responsibilities.
• October 18th – Loans and Microcredit: Advantages, opportunities, costs, risks, rights, and responsibilities for those borrowing money.

The sessions will be interactive, featuring games, examples, stories, and opportunities to ask questions to learn how to make the most of these tools.

Participation is free with mandatory registration: click here to register. Limited spots available.

This year Drimlab will have the pleasure of participating in Milano Digital Week, an event held from October 6 to 9, 2023, which proposes as its theme “The Development of Limits, for an inclusive, sustainable and ethical digital transition and technological innovation.”

We will participate by proposing a digital experience entitled “Smart Social City: the future in the present“, which consists of an interactive and immersive journey within the virtual representation of a smart social city, that is, a city of the future, to which we have given the name Drimcity, made smart and innovative from a social as well as a technological point of view.

The experience takes place on Spatial.io, the platform we used to build this simulated environment, and involves both free and autonomous navigation in the space at any time of the day and participation in some predetermined panels. In the latter, we will have the opportunity to discuss the role of a social dimension within a smart city, by having guest speakers with different professional backgrounds who will contribute according to their own perspective and sensitivity on the topic.

For more information on how to access the virtual space for an independent scouting tour and/or to follow the panels, please refer to the dedicated page on our website, where the link to enter Spatial, a short tutorial to facilitate navigation in Drimcity and the agenda of events planned on our space during the digital week are collected.

If we have intrigued you, but you are frightened by the idea of entering Spatial, don’t worry: we would like to have you equally among us during the events and we therefore invite you to follow them live on our YouTube channel or on the dedicated page via live streaming.

We hope to see you soon in Drimcity or on related channels!

Only a few days left to enroll in the free offerings for schools and families, as well as the general public, provided by CICAPUI, in collaboration with the Iter Remida Center.

You can reserve activities from Wednesday, September 13, 2023 (at 2:00 PM) until Monday, October 9, 2023 (at 6:00 PM).

“With the start of the school year, as tradition dictates, we are inaugurating the 2023-2024 edition of ‘Growing in the City,’ the catalog of educational and training offerings from the City of Turin and ITER. ‘Growing in the City’ has been a cornerstone for Turin’s schools, as well as associations, universities, public and private entities, non-profit organizations, museums, and cultural institutions for decades. This year, it offers approximately 1300 activities (over 300 more than last year) catering to all age groups, from 0 years to adulthood. The ‘Growing in the City’ catalog is a collection of educational and training activities presented by the City of Turin and ITER at the beginning of each school year, targeting children, teenagers, adults, and students of all levels.”

FREE WORKSHOPS OPEN TO PRIMARY SCHOOLS

The AL CICAPUI ASD and APS association has been selected through a call for proposals by the Metropolitan City of Turin to present their laboratory activities within the multi-year project “Growing in the City.”

AL CICAPUI has submitted three types of co-designed and collaborative projects with the Creative Reuse Center Remida, located at Via Modena 35 in Turin, which specializes in repurposing and recycling end-of-life products. The projects offered by the association involve providing various categories with cost-free activities.

APPLIED ART AND HANDLING OF NOBLE REUSED MATERIALS – SUSTAINABLE CIRCULARITY LABORATORIES

Targeted audience: Primary schools, suitable for individuals with mild sensory/cognitive and motor disabilities. Objectives include integration, socialization, communication, sharing, learning through fun, and stimulating creativity as an emotional and expressive outlet through the creation of artistic artifacts. It also aims to practice manual skills by refining basic abilities.

WORKSHOPS OPEN TO FAMILIES, ADULTS, AND THE PUBLIC

Glass art course with a circular economy perspective – Glass re-creation for families and the public (workshop aimed at adults) not suitable for individuals with disabilities.
The innovative aspect of the proposal lies in approaching a traditional and specific art form like glass art, decontextualizing it, and transposing it onto repurposed materials to offer new expressive languages and new forms of working with glass materials from a sustainability and circular economy standpoint. This not only guarantees an immersive laboratory experience but also serves as a starting point for environmental education and creative use of processing waste.

Thanks to the collaboration network and the opportunity provided by the Metropolitan City of Turin, these workshops can be activated in the November-May 2023-2024 period.

WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS – EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER (CE.SE.DI)

In addition to this opportunity, the association has been selected through a call for proposals to appear in the Regional School Catalog managed by the EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER (CE.SE.DI.). This catalog offers various training opportunities for teachers and students to complement both curricular and extracurricular education, as well as tools for educational design and support services for educational autonomy. The catalog includes activities with no cost for teachers and others that require a reduced participation fee from participants. In some cases, course fees may also be paid through teacher cards.

All teacher training courses in the catalog are recognized for in-service training for school personnel, as the CE.Se.Di. was accredited by the Ministry of Education in 2020 in accordance with Directive 170/2016.

Registrations must be received by October 20, 2023, by completing the following online form

Finally, in addition to these opportunities, the AL CICAPUI association offers personalized creative-manual and artisanal workshop pathways for the 2023-2024 season at the co-working space at Piazza Vetta d’Italia. These pathways are tailored to the needs of those who wish to enroll.

For information, please contact us via email at: CHIARA@ALCICAPUI.IT

SOCIAL IMPACT FINANCE: AN INEVITABLE PARADIGM FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

In the new economic landscape, social impact finance emerges as an essential driver alongside the funds from the PNRR (National Recovery and Resilience Plan) to respond to the increasingly stringent demands for social and environmental sustainability set by the European Union. This growing need has led the “Valter Cantino” Department of Management at the University of Turin to launch the first edition of the CUAP (University Course for Professional Updating) in “Social Impact Finance.” This initiative was conceived in collaboration with the Turin Chamber of Commerce and the Center of Competence for Social Impact Assessment within the framework of Turin Social Impact, involving 37 new enrollees.

In the current economic landscape, understanding the dynamics of social impact finance is not just a competitive advantage but a necessity. In response to new funding programs from supranational institutions like the European Union, which aim to increase financing in the social and environmental sectors and leverage funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), numerous organizations are introducing specific tools oriented towards both profit and socio-environmental impact. This theme engages the “Valter Cantino” Department of Management at the University of Turin through the first edition of the University Course for Professional Updating (CUAP) in “Social Impact Finance” [1].

Supported by the Turin Chamber of Commerce and offered within Turin Social Impact, this educational journey will take place from October 9, 2023, to November 27, 2023. Thirty-seven selected participants from public, private, and third-sector companies (e.g., Centrali Cooperative) will be trained in the specific use of social impact finance tools (e.g., green bonds, social bonds), new markets and operators (e.g., social stock exchange), and reporting methods (e.g., social balance sheet, sustainability report…).

The CUAP program will blend theoretical and practical approaches in identifying strategies for social impact investment (i.e., impact investing). The teaching will be conducted online and synchronous on Monday afternoons starting at 2:00 PM. In addition to traditional lectures, the learning journey will be completed with a final project work to facilitate comprehensive knowledge sharing among the participants themselves.

What does it mean to enter the era of social impact finance? “It means preparing not only for a new economic paradigm but also a key factor in building a more sustainable future. Social impact finance goes beyond mere financial returns,” explains Professor Paolo Biancone, “it constitutes a set of tools aimed at generating tangible benefits for society, actively involving investors in achieving both financial returns and a positive impact on communities and the environment. This requires study and a change of mindset, both on the part of companies and capital providers.”

What are the premises that led to the creation of the CUAP in social impact finance? “Turin has always been a vibrant hub for launching and positively promoting new training projects. Since 2019, we have been pioneers in launching the training program on ‘Social Impact Assessment,’ which has trained over 210 people and currently boasts five editions. From October 9th, we will do the same with a specific focus on investments and tools to ensure that our local fabric and companies are increasingly oriented towards issuing new instruments and choosing new financing markets,” explains Silvana Secinaro. “We will do this together, for the institutions of the region, primarily the Turin Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Center of Competence for Social Impact Assessment within Turin Social Impact, as well as central cooperatives such as Consorzio Il Nodo for Confcooperative Piemonte Nord and Inforcoop Ecipaa Piemonte for Legacoop Piemonte.”

[1] The Research Team of the “Valter Cantino” Department of Management at the University of Turin is led by Professors Paolo Biancone and Silvana Secinaro, Full Professors of Business Economics.

On October 5th at 6:00 PM, at the SAA School of Management, a roundtable discussion titled “Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace: Promoting Equal Opportunities and an Inclusive Mindset” is scheduled to take place.

This initiative, organized as part of the ASFOR Master Day, an annual event that brings together ASFOR-accredited master’s programs for a day of presentations and discussions, will involve prominent managers, university professors, human resources experts, and representatives from the business community.

It will be an opportunity to collectively discuss the current state of affairs and potential developments in the field of Diversity & Inclusion within organizations.

To participate, please fill out the following form.

Today marks the launch of the SEER program (Seeking Economic Empowerment and Resilience for refugees and migrants), initiated by YBI, Youth Business International, an international network of organizations dedicated to supporting young entrepreneurs. This program encompasses training and guidance initiatives aimed at facilitating employment and business development, thus fostering economic and occupational inclusion for young migrants and refugees under the age of 35 in Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Sweden.

Within this program, Microlab is committed to supporting approximately 400 young migrants and refugees in Italy over the next 12 months. This support will include free training and business mentoring to empower them with the confidence, knowledge, and skills necessary to secure formal employment or embark on entrepreneurial endeavors.

The European program will be executed by four members of the YBI network and aspires to assist 1,500 young migrants in overcoming the challenges they face in achieving economic independence, whether through traditional employment or entrepreneurship.

In Italy, there are over 5 million foreigners, comprising 10.4% of the national workforce. Furthermore, more than 600,000 active businesses, constituting 10.6% of the total, have been founded by migrants. Despite the relatively high employment rate among the migrant population, various risks of economic and social marginalization persist. These risks stem from fragmented labor relationships, low wages, and informal employment, which are characteristic of sectors where migrants are predominantly employed.

The SEER pilot program also aims to identify common challenges and best practices in supporting young migrants and refugees in Europe. This effort will result in the creation of a toolkit of resources to be shared within the global network of Youth Business International.

To achieve this goal, collaboration with various organizations in the refugee assistance and entrepreneurial sectors is planned. Among these organizations is TERN (The Entrepreneurial Refugee Network), facilitating a fruitful exchange of expertise to better support young entrepreneurs from migrant and refugee communities in different contexts and geographical areas.

For more information, please visit the website.