Join the Casa Giglio Symphony and Become a Volunteer This Christmas

Each year, Casa Giglio organizes a Christmas Fundraiser to provide free, high-quality accommodations for families with children receiving treatment at hospitals in Turin who stay at Casa Giglio.

We support our families through Solidarity Gift Stalls, gift-wrapping, and activities designed for children. Every day, we work to keep families united during times of hardship and, especially, in moments of celebration.

Our goal is to make our guests feel at home, and we are looking for volunteers to help make this vision a reality!

This Christmas, you can give your most valuable gift: your time. Become a note in Casa Giglio’s Christmas Symphony. The proceeds from our stalls will go entirely to support the accommodation needs of our families.

Give your time to families with children in treatment and become a note in Casa Giglio’s Christmas!

WHERE and WHEN?

• Solidarity Gift Stall at Decathlon, Corso Savona 67, Moncalieri, from 12/6 to 12/24
• Gift Wrapping Stall at Rinascente, Turin, from 12/14 to 12/23
• Santa’s House at Parco Dora Shopping Centre, Via Livorno, on weekends from 12/1 to 12/24

You can download the FULL CALENDAR of this year’s stalls here.

To join our big family, please fill out the FORM, and we’ll contact you to choose your volunteer shift.

For more information, email raccoltafondi@casagiglio.org or call 3338572000

AlgoritmoAssociates works to promote social inclusion through LanguageAid, a project that connects technology and language, involving the migrant community residing in Turin.

Today, with Ilaria Molendi, Project Manager at AlgoritmoAssociates, we explore how this organization collaborates with local authorities and universities to build a strong network, strengthen inclusion, and raise awareness about the importance of intercultural communication.

Interview by Francesco Antonioli.

Watch previous episodes here.

On Monday, November 11, from 9:00 to 12:30, Fondazione Paideia will host the National Forum of Social Services for People with Disabilities, titled “Services as Facilitators of Rights, from the European Union to the Italian Context,” an event organized in collaboration with EASPD – the European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities.

The event aims to discuss and delve into European policies and funding for the rights of people with disabilities, along with the role played by civil society organizations, like EASPD, in their design and implementation. From a European perspective, the focus will then shift to the Italian context to explore innovation, best practices, and the role of services in promoting rights for people with disabilities. Experts and professionals will share their experiences and insights, fostering constructive dialogue on key topics around social inclusion and support.

The forum is free and open to all interested participants, offering a morning of dialogue and collective growth. Attendance is open both in-person at Fondazione Paideia (Via Moncalvo 1, Turin), where refreshments will be served after the event, and online.

Registration is open until November 8, 2024. To attend in person, register; to attend online, register.

The full program is available at fondazionepaideia.it

On November 5, 2024, starting at 5:30 PM, a round table will be held on the topic of the EU Deforestation Regulation, which is expected to have a significant impact on many European businesses.

The event will take place at Impact Hub in Turin, in Piazza Teresa Noce, and will feature speakers such as Emanuela De Sabato from Futura Law Firm (a benefit corporation and partner of Torino Social Impact), Alessandro Chelli from Trusty srl, Giuseppina Piccigallo from Domori s.p.a., and Silvia Rota from the Slow Food Coffee Coalition, moderated by Marco Cassinera from Futura Law Firm.

An aperitif will follow to continue the discussion on the topic.

Registration here

Crossing the threshold of the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, in the vibrant heart of London, means entering a lively environment where every participant, hailing from various countries around the world, seems to speak the same language. Innovators, activists, and prominent business leaders gathered for the Trust Conference, the annual event organized by the Thomson Reuters Foundation—a global forum dedicated to addressing the critical issues of our time, situated at the intersection of media, law, and corporate social responsibility.

Torino Social Impact also participated in the event, aiming to gather valuable insights and deepen understanding of the crucial role of information in the era of the impact economy.

As evidenced by the speeches included in the extensive and rich program, the conference’s motto is: “building free, fair, and informed societies.” This is not just a statement of intent but a shared philosophy that permeates every aspect of the event. The real strength of this global forum lies in the belief that only through dialogue and collaboration can we push the boundaries of what is achievable, in order to tackle some of the most urgent challenges the contemporary world faces in a concrete and innovative way.

Finding inspiration: presentations towards a fairer future

Drawing on the testimonies of the prominent speakers present, the first day explored the complex challenges that democracies are facing globally. While billions of people vote in elections worldwide, they are confronted with a surge in repressive regimes and practices, from the spread of disinformation to the erosion of freedoms. In this context, a key question arose: can we reverse the trend of democracy’s decline? And if so, how?

To partially answer this question, there was ample focus on the challenges that the media is currently facing. Several discussions focused on how media professionals and newsrooms can help preserve the fundamental values of good journalism, with the aim of maintaining principles of integrity and truth, especially during such a radical phase of transformation.

Another widely addressed theme was that of generative artificial intelligence, which, since its market debut, has revolutionized how we access information. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into our digital landscape, experts debated the ethical considerations and practices needed to prevent the spread of misinformation and further erosion of trust.

Subsequently, attention shifted to the difficulties faced by exiled media, a particularly relevant issue. The challenges faced by journalists and newsrooms fighting daily for freedom of information in repressive contexts were highlighted, and strategies for countering legal attacks on those defending media freedom offered concrete insights.

The second day of the event focused on the broader social impact of AI and the role responsible businesses can play in light of global transformations. International frameworks for AI governance were discussed, ethical challenges of AI integration into the corporate sector were explored, and the ways in which AI is transforming the legal profession were analyzed, particularly whether its adoption is democratizing access to law or creating new barriers.

A forum focused on human rights to accelerate impact

The audience, highly informed and drawn from over forty-five countries, participated in the Trust Conference to reflect on and learn about building a more inclusive and prosperous future for everyone. The shared testimonies highlighted not only the concrete opportunities for creating a fairer future but also the serious consequences that may result from inaction.

Over the course of the two-day forum, the program included panel discussions, interactive presentations, and opportunities for dialogue and networking among participants. By the end of these intense days, the event was confirmed as a valuable opportunity for exchanging and sharing ideas, with the goal of truly building, as mentioned at the start, freer, fairer, and more informed societies.

The 20th edition of the Start Cup Piemonte Valle d’Aosta, the competition for tomorrow’s entrepreneurs, is coming to a close. Come discover the most deserving new innovative projects of the year at the awards ceremony on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in Turin!

The ceremony will feature 10 finalist projects, selected from among 190 business ideas submitted to the competition. These projects will compete for prizes and special mentions offered by the Partners and Promoters, with the aim of supporting the creation of new innovative startups and promoting the economic development of the region.

The most promising innovative projects will compete for a total prize pool of over €75,000, in cash and services, as well as for five special mentions: Female Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation, Open Innovation / Industrial Spin-Offs, Climate Change, and Sustainable Technologies.

Moreover, the top six ranked projects will participate in the PNI – National Innovation Award 2024, which will take place in Rome on December 5-6, where they will compete against the winners of the other 17 regional Start Cups.

Register now on Eventbrite to reserve your spot at the event, which will start at 9:30 AM at the Auditorium of the Energy Center at the Politecnico di Torino (via Paolo Borsellino 38/16). Meet the next stars of the innovative entrepreneurship world up close!

Program

9:30 AM | Participant Registration

10:00 AM | Opening Institutional Greetings

• Candido Pirri, Vice Rector for Research Model and Infrastructure Development, Politecnico di Torino
• Fiorella Altruda, President of 2i3T, University of Turin Incubator
• Giuseppe Scellato, President of I3P, Politecnico di Torino’s Innovative Business Incubator

10:30 AM | Finalists’ Elevator Pitch

11:30 AM | Start Cup Piemonte Valle d’Aosta 2024 Awards Ceremony

• Presentation of the winner certificates by the Competition Supporters and Partners

1:00 PM | Closing Remarks

Finalist Projects

• Colemus (Life Sciences)
• Deplotic (Industrial)
• INFLANT (Life Sciences)
• MediaMiner (ICT)
• Neural Medix – Artificial Intelligence for Medical Imaging (ICT)
• Penso.green (Cleantech and Energy)
• Point Zero (Industrial)
• Steroidomus Medtech (Life Sciences)
• Therness (Industrial)
• Time Processor (ICT)

Special Guests, Partners, and Sponsors

Special guests include the Vice President of the Piedmont Region, Elena Chiorino, responsible for Labor, Training, Education and Merit, Universities, and Andrea Tronzano, Regional Assessor for Budget, Finance, Economic and Financial Planning, and Development of Productive Activities: Industry, Handicrafts, SMEs and Cooperative Enterprises, Internationalization and Investment Attraction.

The initiative is funded by the Piedmont Region with resources from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), promoted by Piedmont universities, and managed by the I3P and 2i3T business incubators within the PNI – National Innovation Award framework. It is Italy’s most important and widespread Business Plan Competition, selecting the best innovative business projects each year.

The event, under the patronage of the Politecnico di Torino, is supported by institutions, foundations, and sponsoring companies committed to promoting innovation, including the Piedmont Region, Autonomous Region of Valle d’Aosta, Chamber of Commerce of Turin, City of Turin, Metropolitan City of Turin, Finpiemonte, Valdostan Chamber of Commerce, CTE Next, Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Cuneo, Jacobacci & Partners, Fondazione LINKS, Fondazione Laura & Franco Beltramo ETS, Fondazione Michelin Sviluppo, Piedmont Aerospace District, UniCredit, the Cities of Alessandria, Cuneo, Novara, Saluzzo, and Vercelli, AIFI – Italian Private Equity, Venture Capital and Private Debt Association, Invitalia, Pépinière d’Entreprises Aosta, and the University of Valle d’Aosta.

Digital Ethics Forum 2024

For a sustainable digital world.
Impacts of new technologies. Regulations, projects, and collective initiatives.

Turin, Rome
Online and in-person
November 6 – 7 – 8

Sloweb, a pioneer in digital ethics, is pleased to announce the dates and details for the 2024 Digital Ethics Forum (DEF), the sixth edition organized in collaboration with CSI, Digital Campus, Senior CSI, Frontiere, and Piano D. As always, the Digital Ethics Forum is aimed at civil society and seeks to inform and educate, without including academic discussions or self-referential conversations.

The first day will be held on Wednesday, November 6 at CTE Next – CSI in Turin from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM; the second will be held online on Thursday, November 7, and will be conducted in English with international speakers from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The third will take place on Friday, November 8 at Frontiere in Rome from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, featuring participation from Walter Quattrociocchi and Brando Benifei.

Streaming participation is available via Zoom. The links to access the live streams will be provided upon registration through the Eventbrite platform.

This year, DEF will feature a special event: on Friday, November 8, at 9:30 AM in Rome, at Via Piemonte 39A, the Observatory for Responsible Digital Consumption  – (www.ocdr.it) will be presented. This is an innovative project launched by Movimento Consumatori APS in collaboration with Sloweb, where various Italian organizations committed to responsible and sustainable digital consumption will come together.

The 2024 DEF program (available here) addresses the most current topics:

• The impact of technologies on all of us, starting with smartphones; what we need to know and what we need to do about it; experiences of ethical use in schools and on alternative discussion platforms;
• Epidemiological aspects of the impact, care experiences, processes, and new approaches for digital wellbeing in companies;
• Companies: research, projects, investments, and experiences of sustainable technology use, from device purchasing to web content creation to digital responsibility policies;
• The delicate balance between information, politics, and digital technologies – just hours after the results of the U.S. elections on November 5. The EU’s direction and the prospects outlined by new regulations;
• Concrete responses – projects, initiatives, information – generated by movements of citizens, teachers, and managers who educate themselves, raise awareness, and self-organize to counter the misuse of digital technologies, aligning with Sloweb’s mission to fight against the misuse of technologies, which are themselves wonderful.

Even the DEF website is designed to reduce energy consumption, proving how it’s possible to effectively advocate for a more sustainable and truly eco-friendly web.

“With the sixth edition of the DEF, we are increasingly focused on initiatives and information necessary to reduce the negative impact of digital technologies on the environment and society, and to improve their positive impact through sustainable use, which, even in Italy, is being learned and starting to be practiced in many places”. – Franco Marra, one of the founders of the Sloweb Association in 2017.

Thanks to the collaboration between UOMOeAMBIENTE and Sellalab, this event aims to promote the benefits that local organisations can achieve by adopting sustainability strategies. The meeting will be held on 29 October at the Sellalab Open Innovation Centre in Turin, from 17:30 to 19:30.

During the event, the economic, reputational and operational benefits of implementing sustainable practices will be outlined. Through case studies, industry data and practical tools, participants will be able to explore how sustainability can improve business efficiency, attract new investments and strengthen customer loyalty.

Special attention will be paid to the synergy between sustainability and innovation, with the aim of showing how these two strategies can enhance the competitiveness of organisations in a market that is increasingly sensitive to environmental and social issues.

The event represents a unique opportunity for all companies interested in growing through sustainable paths, improving their environmental impact and business performance.

When: 29 October, 17:30 – 19:30

Where: Sellalab Open Innovation Center Torino, Corso Galileo Ferraris 32, Torino.

To participate, please register here.

Towards new economies and enterprises with social impact

November 6, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Cottino Social Impact Campus
Corso Castelfidardo 30/A – Turin

What services and opportunities does the territory offer to social enterprises and aspiring entrepreneurs interested in this field?
What are the key points of the metropolitan social economy plan? What is social impact evaluation, and how does it work?
These are the questions that a group of experts will address during the meeting, alternating their insights with direct testimonies from social entrepreneurs.

Program

9:30 AM: Participant registration
10:00 AM: Opening remarks:

• Giuseppe Dell’Erba, Cottino Social Impact Campus
• Alessandra Brogliatto, Committee for Female Entrepreneurship, Turin Chamber of Commerce

Focus on the Territory
Social Economy: What meanings and values come from the territory? – Caterina Soldi, Cottino Social Impact Campus
The goals and perspectives of the Metropolitan Social Economy Plan – Simona De Giorgio, Turin Chamber of Commerce, Social Entrepreneurship Committee, and Turin Social Impact

Focus on Business – Strategies and Tools
Defining a social enterprise – Andrea Mussa, Confcooperative Piemonte Nord
Measuring and evaluating impact. Framework and experiences from the territory: CeVIS – Marella Caramazza, Cottino Social Impact Campus and Istud Business School
An impact evaluation experience in a social enterprise – Bruno Toninelli, Solidarietà Sei s.c.s. – Claudia Carena, Unioncoop-Torino s.c.

Vastè: The Hybridization between Profit and Non-Profit – Marco Pastori and Cristina Avonto, Vastè s.c.s. Social Enterprise.

Join the event

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On Friday, October 18th, the third meeting of the OP4IMPACT Community of Practice took place, bringing together four professional associations: the Order of Chartered Accountants and Accounting Experts of Turin, the Turin Bar Association, the Notarial Council of Turin and Pinerolo, and the Order of Labor Consultants of Turin.

The OP4IMPACT Community of Practice, created to promote a positive social impact by pooling the distinctive skills and approaches of the various professional associations, aims to develop projects and content that are useful not only for the TSI network but also for the professional orders themselves.

The third and final meeting of 2024, held like the previous ones at the Cottino Social Impact Campus, provided an opportunity to review the activities carried out over the past months and to outline the topics and content to be focused on in 2025.

A workshop to define the 2025 goals

After asking the professionals involved to reflect on the key aspects of their experience in the Community of Practice and how prepared they feel regarding social economy issues, the workshop continued by dividing the participants into four groups, each representing one of the professional associations. This setup allowed each association to work on a canvas for the co-creation of OP4IMPACT 2025.

Participants first discussed the new insights gained, but also what remains to be done in terms of training, outreach, and transformative approaches and models for the future. They defined short, medium, and long-term goals that the Community of Practice should help achieve.

New insights and future perspectives

According to the professionals involved, the outcome of this series of meetings is largely positive. Among the most important elements is a new awareness of social economy issues and the potential for professional associations to collaborate in a complementary way using a shared methodology.

The meeting clearly highlighted a general desire to continue the path started by the Community of Practice. The workshop contributions and the goals set by each association will be key to shaping OP4IMPACT’s development plan for 2025.

The Community of Practice project is an initiative of Torino Social Impact and represents a significant step towards strengthening the collective dimension of the impact ecosystem. Supported by the Chamber of Commerce and the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation within the TSI framework, it aims to create a collaborative space where partners can share their expertise and work together on shared themes and challenges.

ActionAid’s work focuses on promoting women’s rights, with particular attention to the prevention and combat of gender-based violence in all its forms, at national, European, and global levels. Violence against women is a serious violation of human rights, manifesting in various forms, from physical to psychological violence, and represents a structural problem that affects all countries and social groups.

A crucial aspect of ActionAid’s activities is the economic empowerment of women. The lack of economic independence can prevent many women from leaving abusive relationships. Through specific programs, ActionAid supports women survivors of violence in regaining access to economic, work, and service opportunities.

Moreover, ActionAid is committed to combating the labor exploitation of women, promoting their rights and working conditions, particularly for those employed in vulnerable sectors. The organization also works to challenge gender stereotypes and discrimination through educational programs and awareness campaigns.

Finally, ActionAid addresses gender-based violence against migrant women, informing communities about the consequences of harmful practices such as Female Genital Mutilation. Additionally, the organization monitors policies and the use of public funds to ensure that states fulfill their obligations in protecting and supporting victims of gender-based violence.

iThanks has been selected as one of the 6 finalist startups for the first edition of the startup call, organized by ANGIm for the Treviso Statistics Festival.

From October 17 to 20, 2024, Treviso will host the 10th edition of StatisticAll, the Festival of Statistics and Demography, an initiative promoted by the Italian Statistical Society, Istat, and the Corrado Gini Statistical Society, under the patronage of the European Parliament, the European Commission, the Veneto Region, and the Municipality of Treviso.

With the central theme “Statistics Without Borders. Trust, Ethics, System: The Future of Data in Europe,” this event will feature a rich program of discussions, workshops, and performances, aiming to reflect on the role of data in modern society.

iThanks is an innovative startup that has developed the first solution to solve the problem of controlling and managing product expiration dates on shelves. It also created the first system for monitoring product performance on shelves through analytics in large-scale distribution.

With this technology, combined with data analysis, KPIs, OKRs, and analytics, iThanks aims to support supermarkets (and more) by improving store or product performance, reducing work time, decreasing economic losses, and offering a solution to food waste and its environmental impact.

A technological solution that focuses on productivity, efficiency, the wallet, and the environment.

From this edition, ANGI – National Association of Young Innovators has joined as the main scientific partner in the organizing committee. In addition to bringing representatives from businesses and institutions, ANGI has launched, for the first time at this event, the hashtag #callforstartup to give space to innovative companies and emerging talents, who will have the opportunity to share their stories and receive a special mention for their entrepreneurial journey.

As Gabriele Ferrieri, President of ANGI, states: “We are pleased as ANGI to have signed this important collaboration with the Statistics Festival. Our hope is to bring the theme of innovation and startups into this key event to reinforce the message of looking to future generations with greater strength and exploring the technological developments related to data communication. As young innovators, we are delighted to contribute and thank the promoting partners for their trust. We hope to continue accompanying them on this journey for a long time”.

“Being a responsible company in the eyewear industry means not only helping people see better but also helping them—and ourselves—see a better world”, said Alessandra Girardi, VANNI‘s Sustainability Manager.

The award, aimed at recognizing the company with the best exemplary approach to reducing environmental impact and optimizing social contribution, was presented to VANNI during the Silmo Gala on September 21. The motivation for the award was: “The first Italian company in the eyewear sector to become a Benefit Corporation in 2021, VANNI has demonstrated a commitment to monitoring its social, environmental, and community performance through concrete data and best practices”.

VANNI became a Benefit Corporation in 2021, formally incorporating common good objectives into its Articles of Association alongside profit goals, committing to achieving systemic results. This represents a responsibility towards the environment and society—often intangible elements that numbers alone can never fully capture but that contribute to the company’s overall value. Over the past year, VANNI has taken concrete steps towards sustainability by conducting a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) on an acetate frame, calculating the CO2 emissions produced during the product’s life cycle. The results showed that each eyewear model generates 2.35 kg of CO2, a figure lower than the industry average, thanks to the use of Italian raw materials and the decision to manufacture entirely within Italy.

“Made in Italy, for sure” is VANNI’s signature, as the company has always maintained that producing in Italy is a choice that makes a difference and has shown—both numerically and analytically—that it is also the right choice for the environment.

“We are deeply honored and grateful to receive this award. It is recognition that comes after years of invisible but very tangible efforts behind the scenes. It reflects our way of doing business, always prioritizing choices that can have a positive impact on the planet and society. It’s not an easy or fast journey; it requires willpower, patience, and an incredible team effort both at our headquarters and with the VANNI network worldwide. We all share, and strive to practice every day, responsible behavior. This award is for all of us, like a big hug for the world”, said Giovanni Vitaloni, Founder and President of VANNI.

Thank you to our entire national and international team.
Our daily sustainable efforts have led us to this award, and it’s only the beginning!

On Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27, we celebrate autumn with Fiorile | Gardens & Flowers on Display, which returns to the Rose Garden of the Moncalieri Castle for its 10th edition in 2024.

A weekend dedicated to gardening and horticulture, featuring workshops on biodiversity, cultural events, art exhibitions, walks, and readings.

Program

Saturday, October 26, 2024

• 10:00 AM: Educational workshop. Led by Impollinatori Metropolitani (Urban Pollinators)
• 10:30 AM: Immersive walk from the Rose Garden to Podere La Cardinala, with a stop in the vineyard, music by Arduo Pop. Led by Nordic Walking Andrate
• 11:00 AM: Opening remarks with Mayor Paolo Montagna and Antonella Parigi, Councillor for Culture and Tourism of Moncalieri
• 12:00 PM: Presentation of the book “Seeds. An Adventure to Begin”. Led by A.Di.P.A. (Piemonte Section)
• 2:00 PM: Talk “A Glass of Wine is Good for the Heart” with the Italian Heart and Resuscitation Association. Organized by Vendemmia Torino – Grapes in Town
• 3:00 PM: Garden meeting with Alessandra Viola and nursery owners Giani, Gramaglia, and Podere Le Rocche
• 4:00 PM: Educational workshop. Led by Beesù
• 6:00 PM: Closing

Sunday, October 27, 2024

• 10:00 AM: Educational workshop. Led by Impollinatori Metropolitani
• 11:00 AM: Talk “Growing Bulbs in Pots and Gardens”. Led by Gianpiero Gauna
• 12:00 PM: Masterclass “Blind Wine Tasting” with producer Pietro Monti. Organized by Vendemmia Torino – Grapes in Town
• 1:00 PM: Autumn Flavors – Refreshment Area
• 2:00 PM: Social Knitting Workshop
• 2:00 PM: Immersive walk to the Church of the Carmelo and San Giuseppe. Led by Cultural Heritage Volunteers of the Carignano Culture and Tourism Project
• 2:30 PM: Immersive walk to the Coltivabile Vineyard. Organized by Vendemmia a Torino – Grapes in Town
• 3:00 PM: Garden meeting with Laura Brezzi Caponetti and Giorgio Caponetti
• 4:00 PM: Educational workshop. Led by Impollinatori Metropolitani
• 5:00 PM: Meeting with artist Raffaella Brusaglino and presentation of the site-specific installation “Pioniera”. With garden master Marco Gramaglia
• 6:00 PM: Closing

Monday 14 October saw the start of the 4th edition of Impact Prototypes Labs – IP Labs, the collective learning programme realised by the Cottino Social Impact Campus, addressed to enterprises from Turin and its Province and to students of the Politecnico di Torino and Università degli Studi di Torino. This was the first training session, an opportunity for learning, exchange and comparison for the 23 selected enterprises together with the 90 students, tutors from the Cottino Social Impact Campus and CeVIS, the Centre of Competence for Impact Measurement and Evaluation, born from a strategic agreement between the Cottino Foundation and the Turin Chamber of Commerce, Turin Social Impact.

The companies represent a cross-section of Piedmont’s entrepreneurial fabric, with SMEs and large groups involved in the engineering, manufacturing, food industry, industrial automation, ICT and social enterprise, bringing to IP Labs crucial challenges to innovate and evolve towards social impact. In addition to companies participating in IP Labs for the first time, there are also companies that have chosen to continue the work started in the last edition. The companies participating in the 4th edition of the project are: Archibuzz, Beats, Belmonte, Codex, COESA, Diciannove Soc. Coop., Dual Sanitaly, Greenmar, Gruppo GVS, I.T.G., Infra.To, Marcopolo, Mercato Itinerante, Overlab, R.C.A. Imballaggi Flessibili, Samsic Italia, Sistemi 2 Visione, Specialinsert, Sport Innovation Hub APS, Telecontrol Vigilanza, Ultraspazio, Vasté impresa sociale, WECO impresa sociale.

The systemic project will allow them to analyse their starting situation, identify and imagine new opportunities, acquire new skills and tools to plan, manage and measure impact: a collective learning process in which the work of trainers and tutors is decisive for the company’s impact strategy, and the young students are entrusted with the task of bringing their vision of the world, in an intergenerational exchange and cultural transformation of great value. 

The IP Labs programme will end on February 2025 with the Impact Day, which will aim to give space to the companies and the student teams to present the result of the work carried out during the course and the impact strategies that the companies will have been able to formalise thanks to the Cottino Social Impact Campus training, the work of the CeVIS tutors and the experience shared with the young people in their teams.

IP Labs is financed by the Cottino Foundation, the Turin Chamber of Commerce and Unicredit for 140.000 euros, and implemented by the Cottino Social Impact Campus. Among the programme’s distinctive features is the important network of partners: Politecnico di Torino, Università degli Studi di Torino, Fondazione Collegio Universitario Einaudi, Fondazione Piemonte Innova, Api Torino, Confindustria Canavese, Unione Industriali di Torino, YES4TO, Unigens and Torino Social Impact.

Since 2024, the ReLife Foundation project has been welcoming young people from 25 countries into an innovative university residence, offering them a unique opportunity to connect with the local area and third-sector businesses.

Today, with Sara Boido, Project Agent and Foundraiser of the Relife Foundation, we discover how this organization is working to engage young people in social entrepreneurship and volunteer projects, in an effort to create a meaningful impact on the social fabric of Turin.

Interview by Francesco Antonioli.

Watch previous episodes here.

DIFFUSISSIMA is here, the third edition of the fuorisalone of the Torino Art Week.

The opening event will take place on October 19th at 6:30 PM at EDIT, Piazza Teresa Noce 15/A, Turin.

DIFFUSISSIMA promises to be an exciting showcase of contemporary art in Turin. As a partner of the Artàporter community, the presence of the members of Torino Social Impact would greatly enrich this cultural event.

To confirm your participation, please send an email to info@diffusissima.it.

Any guests should kindly be registered here (the event is free with prior registration)

It will be a special evening to celebrate art and creativity in our city.

The Iren Territorial Committee of Turin has launched a new call for proposals aimed at young people aged 18 to 26, who are residents or students in the Metropolitan City of Turin. The initiative seeks to select up to three innovative projects focused on environmental sustainability and the enhancement of the local area. The project areas include reducing energy and water consumption, addressing climate change, and promoting sustainable mobility solutions.

Project Areas and Selection Criteria

Proposals can range from raising awareness on responsible resource use, to tools for monitoring and optimizing energy and water consumption, as well as interventions to reduce environmental impact in small communities. Special attention will be given to projects promoting the circular economy and solutions for climate change adaptation. The replicability, feasibility, and benefits for the community are key criteria for project selection, and projects must be completed within one year from the award.

Characteristics and Awards

Projects must be original and innovative, with a budget ranging between €3,000 and €25,000. The call offers a total fund of €25,000 to be distributed among the best proposals. Each applicant can submit only one project, and participation is free of charge.

Participation Terms

Applications must be submitted by November 20, 2024, through the online form available on the Iren Territorial Committees platform, along with all required documentation.

For more information and inquiries, please contact the secretariat of the Iren Territorial Committee of Turin at comitatiterritoriali.to@gruppoiren.it.

Don’t miss the chance to make a difference for the environment and the future of your community!

As a young man studying chemistry, Ferran Adrià sought a summer job to afford a vacation in Ibiza and began working as a dishwasher: his first experience in the world of restaurants would change his life. Once he started working at the El Bulli restaurant in Roses, on the Costa Brava, Adrià embarked on the most extraordinary journey of innovation, research, and development ever seen in the field, focusing entirely on creativity and advancing the definition of molecular gastronomy, of which he has become one of the world’s foremost practitioners.

On Thursday, October 24, 2024, Ferran Adrià will visit I3P, the Innovative Business Incubator of the Polytechnic University of Turin, for a unique meeting with a revolutionary figure, one of the most influential minds in gastronomy and innovation: an example and a point of reference for anyone in any field looking to explore new frontiers.

During the event, it will be demonstrated how creativity, research, and innovation are not only ingredients for extraordinary dishes but also for success in any field. Ferran will share his vision on how to think differently, push boundaries, and pursue excellence, with an approach that will surprise and inspire both young entrepreneurs and researchers working every day to grow their startups, as well as professionals from other fields who understand the importance of constant experimentation and the value of not settling for what already exists today.

The event, funded by the Piedmont Region with resources from the European Social Fund Plus, is part of a series of special events titled Scintille: a series of meetings with brilliant minds and prominent personalities, not only from the world of technology, who have made a significant impact in their field and beyond. The series is promoted by the incubator to celebrate its 25th anniversary and to continue offering the innovation community new opportunities for gathering, discussion, and inspiration for the entrepreneurship of tomorrow.

How to participate

The meeting will take place on Thursday, October 24, 2024, starting at 6:00 PM, in person at the Sala Agorà of the I3P incubator, located within the Polytechnic University of Turin Campus and accessible from the main gate at Corso Castelfidardo 30/A or the pedestrian entrance at Via Borsellino 53/N.

Participation in the event is free, but registration on Eventbrite is required.

Program

• 6:00 PM | Participant welcome
• 6:10 PM | Opening remarks – Paola Mogliotti, Director of I3P
• 6:15 PM | Event opening – Adriano Marconetto, Entrepreneur In Residence at I3P
• 6:20 PM | Conversation with Ferran Adrià, internationally renowned Chef
• 7:20 PM | Event conclusion

As of October 2024, Torino Social Impact has joined Impact Europe, a network of impact capital providers spanning the entire capital continuum (foundations, impact funds, banks and financial institutions, corporate impact actors, public funders).

The goal of this membership is to offer new international networking opportunities to its partners: 350 capital providers (foundations, impact funds, banks and financial institutions, corporate impact actors, public funders) and social innovators of all kinds are united under Impact Europe.

Meanwhile, from November 27th to 29th, TSI will represent the ecosystem at the annual Impact Week, which will take place this year in Bilbao.

Impact Week is a unique opportunity for the global investment community and impact changemakers to discover cutting-edge ideas, explore new trends, and interact with both old and new partners to maximize their impact on people and the planet.

Over the 20 years of Impact Europe, the annual conference has established itself as a launchpad for groundbreaking initiatives, a promoter of unexpected partnerships, and a platform offering each participant a way to enhance their transformative impact.

On October 17th, Torino Social Impact will be present at the European Parliament, in Brussels, for “The Social Economy and the EU 2024-2029 objectives,” an event promoted by Social Economy Europe in collaboration with the European People’s Party and the Socialists and Democrats parliamentary groups.

This will be an important opportunity to engage with other organizations in Europe focused on the social economy, discussing their role in local, national, and European economic development, as well as the implementation of the EU Council Recommendation on improving the framework conditions for the social economy.

Thanks to contributions from experts, organizations, and political representatives from various European countries, the discussion will focus on how the social economy can and should be crucial in achieving the European Union’s medium- and long-term objectives: a fair and green industrial autonomy, the promotion of education and employment, the right to housing, more effective social policies, and, in general, the strengthening of democracy.

For more information click here

The latest Impact and Sustainability Report from Amapola, a Benefit Corporation specializing in sustainability consulting and communication, places the theme of humanity at its core. The title – Umane – takes inspiration from the University of Trento’s use of the overextended feminine form to provoke thought on how language shapes our reality and how it can either be a tool for exclusion or for recognition and equality.

“The concept for this year”, explains founder Luca Valpreda, “arises from a reflection on our identity and what unites us as humans. But it goes beyond that: it was prompted by the increasingly unavoidable presence of artificial intelligence in our lives and in our consulting work. It’s a pressing topic regarding the approach we aim to take on environmental and social sustainability issues”.

Common benefit, certifications, and community projects

How is Amapola’s journey as a Benefit Corporation progressing? Since 2021, the year of its statute change, the company’s commitment has solidified. The numbers speak for themselves: over 1,500 hours dedicated to common benefit goals, 18 community projects in areas where Amapola operates, and over 4,000 people involved through in-person initiatives and communication activities. 2023 also marked the year of certifications for Amapola, with recognition for quality and gender equality standards, as well as a bronze EcoVadis medal.

The Benefit Corporation confirmed its commitment to spreading the culture of sustainability through various initiatives: a podcast dedicated to environmental communication, the column Voci | Parole senza barriere which sheds light on social issues of our time, pro bono participation in numerous industry events, free training for over 700 high school and university students, and the Meet the CSR Leaders orientation project in collaboration with the Salone della CSR and social innovation.

“Where can we truly generate a positive impact? This is the question that guides us in choosing our benefit activities”, comments Amapola’s Impact Council, currently composed of Silvia Bonzano, Micol Burighel, Elisa De Bonis, and Irene La Porta. “This is where our focus on the areas where we are based comes from, along with our commitment to gender equality, outreach initiatives, and projects dedicated to new generations. The common thread is always our identity”.

Building networks

At the same time, the Benefit Corporation has strengthened opportunities for dialogue and synergy with the benefit world, actively participating in the Torino Social Impact network and Assobenefit, contributing to association projects and organizing training events for benefit corporations. In addition, it continues to collaborate with FERPI (the Italian Federation of Public Relations) through cultural outreach activities. The Impact Report also highlights the projects dedicated to Amapola’s people: from internal and horizontal training where everyone can share their skills with the group, to corporate volunteering in support of women victims of male violence in 2023; from team-building activities to initiatives aimed at ensuring a positive, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

“The Impact Report is an essential tool of transparency and engagement for Benefit Corporations”, says Giulia Devani, Head of the Reporting Area, who participates annually in the reporting activities. “It’s a document that clearly outlines the impacts of this new business model and communicates its effects to the stakeholders surrounding the company. It must be approached with seriousness, method, but also an exploratory spirit”.

Amapola’s 2023 Impact and Sustainability Report is now available online here.

Returning for its second event of the season, the Googreen biodiversity market is back at the Sambuy Gardens for a special edition of Portici di Carta 2024, this year celebrating the figure of Goliarda Sapienza.

On Sunday, October 13th, from 10 AM to 7 PM, seasonal excellence will be represented by Maestri del Gusto, Paniere products, and enogastronomic hubs, all gathered in the beautiful setting of the gardens in front of Porta Nuova.

Joining us will be: Punto Einaudi, Silent Book Club Torino, the French scholar Beatrice Istria, Bici-t, Art Site Fest, artist Clara Luiselli with music by Giuseppe Jos Olivini, the Metropolitan Pollinators Community, and Beesù.

Program:

• 12 PM – 4 PM: SILENT READING of texts by Goliarda Sapienza, in collaboration with Punto Einaudi bookstore and Silent Book Club Torino
• 3 PM: LECTURE on Goliarda Sapienza by French scholar Beatrice Istria
• 4 PM: EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP organized by Beesù
• 5 PM: INAUGURATION of the SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION by artist Clara Luiselli, in collaboration with Art Site Fest. The performance will be accompanied by music from Giuseppe Jos Olivini

On the occasion of the 12th edition of the Fair, on Wednesday, October 9, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, Torino Social Impact will participate in the event: Transformative Sustainability and Impact Management.

How important is it to measure and evaluate the impact generated by one’s activities? Organizations committed to sustainability have realized that the process of measurement and evaluation is useful not only for understanding the effects produced but also for guiding future decisions. This is a challenge particularly relevant to businesses and Third Sector organizations.

Pietro Saccò, Head of the Economics and Civil Economy Department at Avvenire, will moderate the talks by Giorgio Fiorentini (Professor of Social Enterprise Management at Bocconi University), Federico Mento (Director of Ashoka Italy), and Raffaella Scalisi (Advisor at Torino Social Impact), who will explain how and why this topic has been central to the development of Turin’s impact-driven ecosystem from the very beginning.

The third call of Impact Deal is online!

The Impact Deal acceleration program is back and will open its doors to European companies committed to generating a positive social and environmental impact.

The selected startups will have access to exclusive resources:

• Data and mentorship
• Strategic partnerships
• Investment opportunities

If you’re ready to grow your impact and contribute to a more sustainable and equitable future, this is your chance!

Don’t miss the opportunity—start preparing your application now!

Deadline: December 2
Discover the Call and Apply here

The program is promoted by Fondazione CRT and OGR Torino, and managed by TOP-IX with the scientific supervision of ISI Foundation.

This third edition of Impact Deal is organized in collaboration with Ashoka, Impact Hub, Impact Europe, DIHP, and Mesap Innovation Cluster as Impact and Ecosystem Partners, and with the valuable contribution of Advaneo GmbH, Almawave, Città di Torino, Cuebiq, Open Data Hub, Sella Bank, and Windtre as members of the Data Club.

The European BFSE-B2B project is coming to an end: on October 17th and 18th, a final event will be held in Milan to celebrate two years of activities aimed at strengthening partnerships between social enterprises and traditional businesses to improve the market for social enterprise products and services.

The event kicks off on October 17th with an afternoon of discussions and networking dedicated to innovative partnership models between social enterprises and the private sector, promoting an inclusive and sustainable economy. We will welcome partners and stakeholders from the private and social sectors across Europe to discuss pathways of cooperation between traditional businesses and social enterprises.

Torino Social Impact will present the social purchasing promotion campaign in the B2B space, which also includes a pilot portal for finding social impact enterprises.

Location: Mosso Milano, Via Angelo Mosso 3 – Milan

Agenda:

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Welcome coffee

2:30 PM – 2:45 PM Welcome and introduction

• Gianluca Pastorelli, Diesis Network
• Sabina Bellione, National Consortium of Social Cooperation CGM

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM Setting the scene: An overview of the Buy Social Future of Social Economy project
Dorotea Daniele, Diesis Network

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM Social enterprises and the private sector: Trends and future perspectives at the EU level

• Karel Vanderpoorten, European Commission – DGGROW

3:15 PM – 4:05 PM Panel discussion: Selling social enterprise products in large distribution chains, opportunities, and challenges

• Moderator: Patrizia Bussi, European Network of Social Integration Enterprises (ENSIE)
• Angela Achitei, ADV Romania
• Paulina Zglinska, Polish Social Cooperatives Association
• Daniele Caccherano, Liberitutti scs

4:05 PM – 4:55 PM Panel discussion: Partnerships between social enterprises and private businesses in the textile sector

• Moderator: Mojca Metelko, Institute KNOF Slovenia
• Good practice from Croatia or Spain
• Peter Ambrožič, ETRI Group and Partners Slovenia
• Sumita Mazumder, GreenPea

4:55 PM – 5:10 PM Coffee break

5:10 PM – 6:00 PM Panel discussion: The crucial role of communication in B2B partnerships

• Moderator: TBC
• Raffaella Scalisi, Torino Social Impact
• Katja Beck Kos, PRIZMA
• Antonella Tagliabue, UN-GURU

6:00 PM – 6:15 PM Closing Remarks

• Gennaro di Cello, ENTOPAN Smart Networks and Strategies

6:15 PM – 8:00 PM Networking Aperitif

On October 18th, a study visit is scheduled at the TEXTILE HUB of the Vesti Solidale cooperative, the largest textile recycling facility in Northern Italy. Vesti Solidale is one of the most influential players in the field of second-hand collection and textile material recycling. In this context, the TEXTILE HUB strengthens cooperation among the key players in the sector, creating the first fully cooperative supply chain in the industry.

Want to participate? You can register here!

On September 30 and October 1, 2024, the kick-off of the DO Impact project took place at ZIP News in Turin. This European initiative aims to enhance the social economy by facilitating the adoption of digital solutions and data-driven models for small and medium-sized enterprises in the sector. The event brought together consortium partners, marking the official start of an ambitious project that seeks to harness the potential of digitalization to increase the social impact of organizations.

During the two days of work, participants, representing various European organizations, explored the project’s objectives, shared vision, and the methodology to follow. Among the partners present were Fondazione Piemonte Innova, Diesis Network, Torino Social Impact, Cluster Digital de Catalunya, Tiresia – Politecnico di Milano, Taula d’entitats del Tercer Sector Social, Coompanion Gothenburg, Social Entrepreneurship Association of Latvia, and Lithuania Social Business Association.

The Need for Digitalization in the Social Economy

One of the key topics that emerged during the kick-off was the recognition of the need to accelerate the digitalization of social enterprises. Currently, many of these organizations operate with a low level of technological integration, despite the clear potential that digital tools could offer. In particular, it is crucial to invest in training for key skills such as data science, process innovation, and the development of more advanced social business models.

Digitalization represents an opportunity for social economy organizations, allowing them to improve operational efficiency and offer more sustainable services. However, it was noted that many current digital solutions are not yet adequately tailored to the specific needs of these organizations.

Key Moments of the Kick-Off

The kick-off began with a presentation of the participating organizations and an overview of the DO Impact project. On the first day, discussions focused on the current state of the social economy in Europe, its level of digitalization, and data usage. A central moment was the workshop, structured in the “World Café” format, which provided participants with the opportunity to discuss key stakeholders to involve, key sectors for the development of the social economy, and strategies to activate local ecosystems. This exchange helped outline an initial roadmap for defining the project’s future activities.

The second day addressed the project’s management and financial aspects, along with communication and dissemination strategies, which are essential to ensure the initiative’s success and to spread the results on a European scale.

The event was an important opportunity for dialogue and planning, reinforcing the consortium’s commitment to an inclusive and sustainable digital transition for social economy organizations in Europe.

A “Data Stewardship Bootcamp” is scheduled in Turin on November 18th, 19th, and 20th, 2024 (+ three additional online sessions) aimed at data professionals (and more) who want to train in the reuse of private and public data to tackle the challenges of our cities and society.

The training course is free for those who are selected and is delivered by the organization “The Data Tank“, particularly by Stefaan Verhulst, who is an international reference point on the topic of data reuse.

The goal is to involve profit, non-profit, and public entities to promote cross-experience contamination and multi-level training.

For information and applications by October 14th, click here.

To learn more, you can join a webinar hosted by the Bootcamp organizers on Monday, October 7th, at 2:00 PM by registering here.

Every night in Grugliasco, near Turin, wholesalers and retailers engage in vital exchanges that supply fresh food to local markets and restaurants. This process happens at CAAT – the Turin Agro-Food Center, one of Italy’s largest hubs of its kind, and a partner of Torino Social Impact.

In the latest Bench-Mark episode, President Fabrizio Galliati, interviewed by Francesco Antonioli, discusses the center’s initiatives focused on sustainability and food safety.

Watch previous episodes here.

BeSafe Group and Limo Comunicazione present “PMI in Transformation. A guide to the future of work through innovation and people development”

In this event, we will explore how to face the challenges of digital transformations, improve human resources management, and access grants and incentives that will make your company more competitive.

Speakers: BeSafe, Limo, FonARCom, Compagnia delle Opere Piemonte, Denise Nardulli HR Partner, MyOrango.

After the presentations, there will be an opportunity for networking during a beer tasting by Soralamà.

What will you take away from this event?

• Tools for business transformation: Practical strategies to optimize processes and communication.
• People development: Learn how to innovate by investing in people.
• Access to resources and incentives: How to leverage tax breaks and funded training.
• Networking and inspiration.

When: Thursday, October 29, 2024
Time: 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: Birrificio Brasseria Soralamà – 14 Via Nazionale, 10050 Vaie
Tickets: Reserve your free ticket on Eventbrite

Admission is free, but registration is required. You can register at this link.