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.

The commitment of the Cecilia Gilardi Foundation to support young people: “Everyone has a dream, we help them nurture it.”

In the last 13 years, Piedmont has lost 46,000 artisan businesses, nearly a quarter of its entire production network. On a national level, we are the third region for the loss of workers in the artisan sector. These jobs, which often represent the tradition of Italian excellence, are now at “risk of extinction.” It is partly to counter this trend that the Cecilia Gilardi Foundation has been supporting young people since 2010, helping them find their path and revitalize certain professional niches. In its thirteen years of activity, the foundation has financed 320 scholarships and 45 special projects, disbursing over 1.2 million euros. “Often, talented young people already have their path in mind, but they don’t know how to follow it. We help them make their dreams come true in a concrete way”, explains Alessandro Gilardi, president of the foundation named after his daughter, who died at 17 in an accident.

The Master Mëstè program, supported by the CRT Foundation and the Chamber of Commerce, is aimed at individuals under 35 and is now in its third edition. “97% of the young people we’ve helped have since been hired on permanent contracts; the dropout rate is practically negligible”, says Alessandro Gilardi. Initially, the project was limited to the Piedmont region, but it has since expanded to Liguria and Valle d’Aosta. “Over the years, we’ve helped mosaic restorers as well as actors who are now part of the Teatro Stabile,” recalls Gilardi.

Alongside Master Mëstè, the foundation also supports young athletes, artists, or talented university students who lack the means to complete their studies. All are selected by a scientific committee that evaluates not only financial criteria, such as the ISEE, but also the strength and originality of their projects. “Over the years, we’ve realized that young people still have dreams; they just need help to nurture them”, concludes Gilardi.

We are pleased to share with you a new project concerning the promotion of tourism in our beloved Valleys.
Our intention is to revitalize the area thanks to an app that we have been working on and are working on for more than three years now.

If you don’t know it yet, it is VIAVAI: a digital application designed specifically for tourists and sportsmen.

Years ago Crédit Agricole helped us get started, and today Eppela is giving us the opportunity to concretely achieve our goals.
Specifically, we would like to create inclusive signage also for the visually impaired, a section of the app always dedicated to this category of people, and a website specifically for VIAVAI. At the link below you will find all the information regarding the project.

Let us know what you think, your opinion is very important to us and if you would like to share the initiative with other people we would be grateful!

Find out more and contribute!

The fourth edition of GrandUP! Tech Academy, the free training program for future entrepreneurs and innovative startups, is about to begin! You can discover all the new features during the presentation event, which will be held on Thursday, October 3rd at 6:00 PM in person at the Rondò dei Talenti in Cuneo!

In addition to learning about the details of this year’s program, including insights on how the course will be conducted and how to participate, the meeting will provide an opportunity to learn more about the application process and hear the testimonies of young teams who participated in last year’s edition, such as QRTonic and SmartScholars.

The event will conclude with a networking aperitif, providing the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with the local entrepreneurial community.

The new edition of the academy

The initiative is promoted by Fondazione CRC in collaboration with I3P, the Incubator of Politecnico di Torino, as part of the multi-year project GrandUP! Tech, which aims to support the development of an innovation ecosystem and the creation of new businesses in the Cuneo area.

The new edition of the Academy will once again address key topics for the development of an innovative startup, covering both theoretical aspects and practical applications, including case studies. The nine sessions, starting in January 2025, will feature contributions from professors from Politecnico di Torino, industry experts, and I3P analysts who will guide the participating teams in developing their entrepreneurial projects.

Some of the main topics covered in the lessons include: business models, customer discovery processes, performance evaluation metrics, economic-financial planning and fundraising activities, project communication, digital marketing, as well as legal and tax aspects in the establishment of new companies.

The GrandUP! Tech project and its Academy are part of the “Protocol of Understanding for Innovation and Digitalization of Businesses in the Province of Cuneo”, promoted by Fondazione CRC and the Cuneo Chamber of Commerce, to which all the main local trade associations have adhered, including Coldiretti, Confagricoltura, Confartigianato, Confcommercio, Confindustria, Legacoop Piemonte, and Punto Impresa Digitale.

How to participate

The event will take place on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, from 6:00 PM, in person at the Rondò dei Talenti in Cuneo, located at Via Luigi Gallo 1.

Participation is free of charge, but registration on Eventbrite is required.

Program

6:00 PM | Registration and Welcome

6:10 PM | Opening Remarks:

• • Introduction by Eleonora Lavalle, Program Manager of GrandUP! Tech
  • Institutional Greetings from Fondazione CRC and I3P

6:30 PM | Presentation of the New Edition of the Academy

6:45 PM | Testimonials from Young Participating Companies

7:15 PM | Conclusion and Start of Networking Aperitif

On Thursday, October 3rd, at 2:30 PM at Toolbox, the new Corporate Meeting of the Polo di Innovazione ICT will be held, focusing on technologies for health and well-being. The Corporate Meeting, titled “Tech Innovation for the Health Care Sector”, offers a unique opportunity for professionals and organizations to explore the latest trends and opportunities in digital health.

The event will highlight how HealthTech technologies are transforming the sector, making healthcare more personalized, preventive, and participatory.

With the anticipated impact of the EU Data Act in 2025, which will enhance data accessibility and security, technological innovation in healthcare is expected to grow even further.

Through presentations, pitches, and networking, participants will contribute to building a healthier and more sustainable future.

Learn more and register here.

Yesterday afternoon marked the third meeting of the Gender Equality Community of Practice, which involves organizations within the TSI ecosystem committed to what is now considered a priority and cross-cutting issue.

The meeting, once again led by Monica Cerutti, an expert in social inclusion policies and gender issues, followed up on the previous session, which focused on the Gender Equality Certification tool (UNI/PdR 125:2022).

Particularly valuable was the testimony of Amapola, a Benefit Corporation and TSI partner specializing in sustainability consulting and communication. Amapola shared its experience in the certification process, highlighting the challenges faced as well as the concrete benefits gained.

In the second half of the afternoon, ecosystem partners participated in a workshop aimed at discussing the strengths and opportunities of such a process, as well as the weaknesses and obstacles that may arise.

From the fruitful exchange within the working group, composed of more than 10 entities including institutions, associations, companies, and cooperatives, common needs and goals emerged. These discussions helped define the steps the Community of Practice will focus on moving forward.

The meeting took place at Open, a shared learning, civic engagement, and collaboration space for young people with and without disabilities, which is also the new headquarters of the Time2 Foundation. The foundation’s mission is to promote the participation and empowerment of people with disabilities, based on the principles of self-determination and equality, through a variety of operational, grant-making, and cultural activities.

The event was organized as part of the Community of Practice project, supported by the Turin Chamber of Commerce and the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation.

The annual edition of the Social Outcomes Conference 2024 recently took place, held on September 5-6, both online and in person at the Blavatnik School of Government, Oxford. The event gathered some of the world’s leading researchers, policymakers, and professionals to share cutting-edge insights and practical strategies for building partnerships that not only generate social good but do so with integrity and effectiveness.

Among the speakers was Mario Calderini, Full Professor at the Polytechnic University of Milan’s School of Management and spokesperson for Torino Social Impact. Calderini participated in the keynote panel of the Social Outcomes Conference 2024, addressing social and technological innovation and the need for a new governance model.

A bridge connecting experts and practitioners

The prestigious conference is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, engaging a broad intersection of voices and backgrounds. It encourages the participation of individuals and organizations representing a wide array of ethnic, cultural, geographical, age, and income differences.

With this goal in mind, the latest edition involved top experts, researchers, policymakers, academics, and professionals to collectively reflect on how to build partnerships, share leading-edge insights, and develop strategies and practices that generate social good with integrity and efficiency.

Responsibility, transparency, and trust toward social change

The mission of this year’s edition is to understand how we can foster collaboration and partnership work in an increasingly uncertain world. In the face of adversity, responsibility, transparency, and trust become more crucial than ever, forming the foundation of cross-sector partnerships aimed at social change.

From this reflection, several questions are raised by the 2024 edition: how can innovative contracting practices contribute to long-term trust-based relationships? How can we use data not only to measure impact but actively promote improvement and empower partners? How can we ensure that marginalized communities are meaningfully engaged, rather than merely consulted, in the design and implementation of solutions?

The conference’s title, “Responsibility, Transparency, and Trust in Cross-Sector Partnerships,” points to the fundamental values needed to bring about social change. In a world grappling with unprecedented challenges and near-constant crises, collaboration proves not to be a luxury but a real necessity.

Uomo & Ambiente, a consulting and training company specialising in environmental, social and economic sustainability themes, has announced a collaboration with the University of Gastronomic Sciences (UNISG) to launch the first Executive Master in Circular Economy for Food in Italy. Thanks to its expertise in the field of sustainability, Uomo & Ambiente will participate as part of the teaching staff, offering its contribution in the training of participants.

The programme will provide core multidisciplinary skills, with a focus on crucial topics such as the circular bio-economy, eco-packaging and sustainable governance. Practical tools and strategies will be provided to address the challenges of the ecological transition.

This Master represents an important opportunity for those who wish to position themselves at the centre of change, acquiring the knowledge needed to become leaders in the circular economy applied to the food sector. The course also includes pathways that prepare for sustainability skills certifications, ensuring a comprehensive and innovative preparation.

Enrolment is now open and classes will start on 24 January 2025. You can download the information brochure here and register via the official website here.

The Italian Master Startup Award (IMSA), established in 2007, is the only national competition that rewards young, knowledge-intensive startups with a significant market impact, born from research at universities and public research institutions within the PNICube network.

IMSA 2024 is organized by PNICube, the largest and most extensive National Network of Universities, Academic Incubators, and Regional Start Cups – local business plan competitions, in collaboration with the Innovative Business Incubator of the Politecnico di Torino – I3P, which has supported over 360 incubated startups in developing their business since 1999.

The 18th IMSA Award will take place in Turin on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at I3P, located within the Politecnico di Torino Campus, as part of the “Side Events” of Italian Tech Week.

Co-financed by thePiedmont Region through the European Social Fund Plus, IMSA 2024 is sponsored by the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, theItalian Alliance for Sustainable Development (ASviS), and the Embassy of Italy to the Holy See, with prestigious partnerships: Invitalia, OSIF (Scientific Observatory for Women’s Enterprises, University of Rome Tor Vergata), EIT Digital, Business France (the public agency for the internationalization of the French economy), and GammaDonna.

The event will feature the participation of eleven finalist startups in four sectors: Cleantech & Energy, ICT, Industrial, and Life Sciences / Medtech. The startup with the best performance will be announced at the event and will receive a cash prize of €10.000, co-financed by PNICube and I3P.

New this year: Special Services Award by Invitalia for the best female-led startup, in collaboration with OSIF; Special EIT Digital Award for the best startup in the ICT category; free support from Business France for IMSA finalist startups wishing to establish a presence in France. By bringing together the innovation ecosystem and offering a platform for promising startups, IMSA 2024 provides an ideal context for exchanging ideas and concrete proposals on how to support innovative entrepreneurship in the journey toward sustainability.

How to participate

The 18th IMSA Award will take place on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, in the Agorà Room at I3P, located inside the Politecnico di Torino Campus, accessible via the pedestrian entrances at Corso Castelfidardo 34 and Via Borsellino 53/N. In addition to attending in person, it will also be possible to follow the event online via live streaming.

Participation is free, but registration is required on Eventbrite.

Program

2:15 PM | Participant check-in

2:30 PM | Welcome remarks

• Paola Paniccia, President of PNICube
• Giuseppe Scellato, President of I3P

2:45 PM | Finalist startup pitches

• Alba-Robot
• Bluebiloba
• E-Lectra
• Hemera
• K3RX
• Young Platform
• ALTO Robotics
• DG Twin
• Helios Domotics
• HEREMOS
• LEB

3:40 PM | Testimonials from innovative startups

• AIKO
• Midori
• Nanomnia
• Reveal

3:50 PM | Panel: “Startups from Research for Sustainability”

• Francesco Morgia, Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy
• Luigi Gallo, Invitalia
• Stefano Marzario, European Investment Bank (EIB)
• Francesco Ferrante, PNICube Board Member
• Michela Mari, OSIF – Scientific Observatory for Women’s Enterprises

4:20 PM | Award Ceremony
Moderator: Pietro Saccò, Deputy Editor, Avvenire

The 40 winning projects of the 2023 edition of Posterheroes, “Beautifully Diverse”, dedicated to the concept of disability, will be exhibited in New York at the United Nations Secretariat Building from September 16 to 27. This is a significant milestone, not only due to the prestige of the venue hosting the exhibition, but also for the alignment of purpose.

Posterheroes was launched in 2010 as an invitation to the international creative community to express a social message through a 70×100 cm poster, aimed at fostering debate on issues of collective interest. Over the past thirteen years, Posterheroes has received more than 20,000 posters from all over the world and engaged 110 international experts in illustration, arts, and visual communication, who, as jury members, selected the winning posters.

The 2023 edition of the competition sought to promote a culture of diversity free from stereotypes, highlighting authentic and transformative narratives while challenging dominant discourses on these topics. It reflects on the concepts of normalcy and social justice.

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) affirms that disability results from the interaction between individual characteristics and the surrounding environment. Both material barriers, such as broken elevators, and intangible barriers, such as stigma and discrimination, can limit one’s freedom and ability to act. Addressing this issue effectively requires collective action and shared responsibility, alongside a cultural shift away from a focus solely on high-performing bodies and minds, towards valuing human diversity.

The initiative is promoted by the Cultural Association Plug, Favini,  ITCILO International Training Centre and Fondazione Time2.

The thirteenth edition, entitled “Making Mistakes,” is currently underway.

Doing good is good for you. This is the theme of the upcoming online webinar on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), organized by Amapola, a consultancy specializing in sustainability and communication. The event will take place on Wednesday, 2 October, at 12:00 PM, live on Zoom. Registration is required here.

The impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace

Following the success of the previous event on sustainability reporting, this webinar will dive into one of the most relevant and strategic topics for businesses today. Leading the session will be Emilia Blanchetti, Senior Account at Amapola and DEI expert, along with Micol Burighel, Head of Communications. During the event, participants will have the opportunity to explore how DEI policies are crucial for companies looking to stand out and thrive in an increasingly socially responsible market.

DEI policies are not just an ethical commitment with tangible impacts on people’s lives, but they are also powerful tools for enhancing business performance. Embracing diversity enables companies to attract talent, retain employees, win new clients, and strengthen relationships with stakeholders. The webinar will also discuss the evolving legal framework, with a focus on recent European directives such as the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D), which requires companies to ensure respect for human rights and promote inclusion throughout their value chains.

The Amapola Webinar

This online event, hosted by Amapola, will explore how to integrate the values of equity and inclusion into corporate strategies, starting with leadership commitment, and how these efforts can deliver concrete benefits. It will also cover how transparent communication and active stakeholder engagement can help prevent washing practices and position DEI as a cornerstone of business development.

About the Speaker: Emilia Blanchetti

Emilia Blanchetti brings over 30 years of experience in sustainability projects, stakeholder engagement, and business consulting, with a particular focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

For more information and to register for the webinar, please visit the dedicated page.

Yesterday, Tuesday, September 17, the second meeting of the OP4IMPACT Community of Practice was held, bringing together the four participating professional orders: 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 is an initiative aimed at promoting positive social impact through collaboration among professionals with distinctive and complementary skills and approaches. The meeting took place at the Cottino Social Impact Campus, an inspiring environment for discussion and reflection.

The in-depth analysis of a case study to share future work perspectives

During the workshop, attended by 16 representatives from the four professional orders, participants engaged in an icebreaker exercise to kick off the day.

Following this, they worked on a case study, with the aim of exploring and deepening the specific and integrated competencies of the various professional orders, building on discussions from the first meeting. Caterina Soldi, Development and Program Manager at the Cottino Social Impact Campus, facilitated the activity, encouraging participants to discuss strategies, areas of intervention, and priorities related to governance, value chain, communication, and reporting.

The case study work provided valuable insights to define the content and themes to focus on in 2025, thus concluding the workshop with a reflection on how to guide the future work of the Community of Practice.

The Community of Practice project is an initiative of Torino Social Impact that 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 pool their expertise and work together on shared issues and challenges.

From the collaboration between the Chamber of Commerce of Turin, Torino Social Impact, Unione Industriali Torino, and Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo, a series of online meetings has been created to delve into the topic of social procurement, promoting responsible business choices.

The meetings aim to explore the main aspects of this business strategy by examining both the most interesting elements for business development (on the supply side) and the key opportunities for entering a market (on the demand side) that, in addition to meeting business needs, generates positive impacts on the local area.

The Chamber of Commerce of Turin, which has long been active in supporting local businesses in raising awareness and social responsibility, including through the Torino Social Impact project platform, has enthusiastically embraced this shared initiative.

How can you become a player in Social Procurement? Where can I find commercial partners with a social impact? What kind of supply can I request, and what form of impact can I expect? What opportunities are available for businesses in the local area?

Experts and professors will attempt to answer these and other questions during the Promotion of the Social Market event, which will be held online on Tuesday, September 24th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

In the third and final webinar, thanks to the contributions of industry experts, opportunities and testimonials on the implementation of social supplies by local businesses will be presented.

The program, still being finalized, is available in the attached flyer.

The series of events will conclude with a keynote speech by Professor Mario Calderini from PoliMi Management School and spokesperson for Torino Social Impact.

Participation is free with prior registration here.

On Monday, September 16, from 2 to 4 pm, the course “Social Impact Metrics in Journalism” was held: the second in a series of webinars as part of the Torino Impact Journalism initiative, sponsored by Social Impact Agenda for Italy, which aims to explore how journalism can promote change by engaging all sectors of society, from institutions to businesses, to address major environmental and social challenges.

Starting from metrics to build a culture of impact

Measuring the social impact of news is now a crucial aspect of journalism. News is widely evaluated in quantitative terms, following the logic imposed by the algorithms of major internet players. However, this approach risks overlooking the true value of journalism as an agent of social and economic change. Evaluating the social impact of news, emphasizing the importance of qualitative metrics that go beyond the number of views or shares, instead allows us to understand their concrete effect on communities and restore journalism to its original function: to spark reflections and positive actions in society.

Thus, the webinar “Social Impact Metrics in Journalism” brought together industry experts to analyze possible metrics for measuring social impact in journalism and provide practical tools for assessing how news affects the communities they serve.

Measuring the social impact of news: experts weigh in

More than 80 journalists, communicators, media experts, and interested parties participated in the webinar, organized in collaboration with the National Association of Journalists. The event, moderated by Paolo Piacenza, featured speakers with expertise in social impact, including Richard Addy, co-founder of Akas; Lindsay Green-Barber, founder and director of Impact Architects; Filippo Montesi, senior advisor at Human Foundation and general secretary of Social Impact Agenda for Italy; and Vera Penêda, director of programs and impact at the European Journalism Centre.

After an introduction by Paolo Piacenza, Filippo Montesi introduced the concept of social impact, with a deep dive into the concept of social value and the main impact metrics. He also provided an overview of how journalism can contribute to an economic paradigm shift toward more socially and environmentally sustainable development.

Lindsay Green-Barber, founder of Impact Architects, then discussed the use of digital tools in newsrooms to monitor the impact of news. On this occasion, she presented the *IA Impact Tracker* developed by Impact Architects, a free digital platform to help journalistic organizations, funders, and other stakeholders understand the impact of journalism by defining, measuring, and tracking real-world changes.

Richard Addy followed by sharing his decade-long experience in impact measurement, presenting the work of Akas, an international consultancy (of which he is a co-founder) specializing in audience strategy. Akas’ mission is to help organizations increase their impact to achieve their missions and visions. For the occasion, he presented the Impact Wheel, a tool useful for accurate and credible evaluation of the social impact of news. Through practical examples, Addy showed how the use of measurement techniques has influenced newsrooms’ work, helping them produce more relevant content for the public.

Lastly, Vera Penêda, representing the European Journalism Centre, shared her experiences in training newsrooms in impact journalism, providing tools and support to implement an impact-focused mindset. She provided key guidelines to help newsrooms and freelance journalists plan and measure the social impact of their journalism.

Overall, the national and international experts offered a comprehensive overview and concrete examples for reflection, starting from one certainty: in today’s landscape, measuring the social impact of journalism is not only possible but necessary to restore its central role in promoting sustainable and informed social development.

To learn more, don’t miss the upcoming webinars:

• November 11, 2-4 pm – Impact Journalism: Stories that Make a Difference
• December 2, 2-4 pm – Economic Sustainability of Impact Journalism

In Turin, the climate crisis has a particularly significant impact.

During our conversation with Sergio Capelli, director of Legambiente Piemonte Valle d’Aosta, we explored why addressing ecological transition and climate change is key to changing the economic vision.

Interview is conducted by Francesco Antonioli.

Watch previous episodes here.

On 19th September at 11:00 AM at the Luigi Einaudi Campus, the Kick-off Meeting of the DEA Project – Digital, Equity, Actions will take place. The event, titled “Managers of the Future: Between Innovation and Inclusion” offers an important opportunity to learn how the project aims to promote gender equity and the inclusion of women in technology sectors and managerial roles.

The meeting is open to businesses, managers, and students, and will provide a platform for discussion on innovation and inclusion. Register here

The DEA Project

With Italy ranked 79th out of 146 countries in gender equality, as highlighted by the Global Gender Gap Report 2023, immediate action is needed. In particular, the STEM sector (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) suffers from a severe gender disparity: only 17% of Italian women work in tech, compared to 32% of men (Eurostat 2023 data).

The DEA project, promoted by Fondirigenti and carried out with the University of Turin and Fondazione Piemonte Innova, aims to provide companies with innovative tools to enhance Diversity & Inclusion (D&I). Through research, analysis, and co-design with businesses, DEA seeks to create more inclusive, sustainable workplaces equipped to face the challenges of emerging technologies.

In the project’s initial phase, two online surveys, targeting companies (click here) and executives (click here) , will explore the barriers preventing greater female inclusion, with a focus on the skills required to navigate technological advancements.

Leveraging the survey results, participating companies will analyze challenges, explore best practices, and co-design a set of actions and tools to bridge the gender gap. The goal is to create a replicable model that includes self-assessment methods, monitoring, and the definition of new skill profiles.

The DEA project will unfold over 6 months and will involve up to 20 companies in the experimental phase. This journey will not only help close the gender gap but also prepare Italian SMEs for a cultural revolution, requiring new managerial skill sets that blend humanistic and technological expertise.

For more information or to participate, contact: dea@piemonteinnova.it

An afternoon dedicated to collective cleaning along the Dora River, but more importantly, a chance to come together to take care of public spaces and create a moment of sharing and collaboration.

The 2024 edition of the “Puliamo il Mondo” campaign will be held on Sunday, September 22, in the Aurora neighborhood, organized by the Legambiente Molecola and GreenTo clubs, with the participation of Torino Social Impact as part of the Circular Economy Community of Practice, a project funded by the Chamber of Commerce of Turin and the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation.

The Molecola and GreenTo clubs involved are mainly composed of young people under 35 active in the Turin area, committed to environmental protection and the promotion of sustainable practices. Various local organizations focusing on integration, inclusion, and public space management will also participate in the campaign, contributing to an experience of civic responsibility and engagement.

Why Aurora?

Many local associations in the Aurora neighborhood work daily to promote paths of integration and collective care of urban spaces. Organizing “Puliamo il Mondo” here provides an opportunity to make the neighborhood more livable, which is reflected in the event’s title: “WE’RE ALL HERE IF IT BELONGS TO ALL OF US.”

Program:

• Meeting point: In front of Sermig/Giardino Pellegrino, 2:30 PM
• Activities: Training and division into work groups
• What to bring: Gloves and bags will be provided by the associations. Appropriate clothing is required (sturdy, high shoes).

How to participate:

Everyone’s participation is essential for the success of this initiative. Those interested in joining are asked to register for the event and, if they wish, propose an activity for the occasion by Thursday, September 19.

The “Puliamo il Mondo” Campaign:

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people across Italy commit to cleaning up streets, squares, urban parks, riverbanks, and beaches from abandoned waste. “Puliamo il Mondo” is an initiative that, year after year, actively involves citizens and has been described by Legambiente as “the world’s largest environmental volunteer event.” It is supported by a vast network of associations that work with migrants, asylum seekers, people with disabilities, prisoners, and individuals discriminated against for their sexual orientation, with the aim of “cleaning the world of prejudices as well.”

Atex and MyType presents the first edition of the Atex AI Accelerator Program, dedicated to newsrooms and journalists worldwide. The program aims to tackle the most urgent challenges in journalism through the strategic and conscious use of Artificial Intelligence. 

The importance of this initiative for the journalism landscape 

The advent of Generative AI has profoundly transformed various industries, including content production and media. For instance, AI can now help analysing large amounts of data much faster or assist journalists in rewriting the same content in different formats, e.g. from newsletters to social networks. However, it’s not always easy to understand how to best use these tools, and not all newsrooms have the time and resources to do so. The goal of the Atex AI Challenge is to offer this opportunity by leveraging our expertise in the technology and media sector. In a long-term vision, the Atex AI Challenge aims to be the starting point for a structural change at the intersection of journalism and the advent of Artificial Intelligence. 

Who can participate? 

• Journalists, newsrooms, and publishers 

• Master’s programs and journalism schools 

• Associations and organizations active in journalism 

What kind of ideas can be submitted? 

Submit AI-based ideas and challenges that can support and improve one or more phases of the daily workflow: news gathering, news production, news distribution, and news monetization. Each candidate can present one proposal, which can range from better integration of advertising to increasing subscription rates, from identifying quality news to efficiently distributing them. 

Examples of successful implementations: 

• The New York Times: Uses a machine learning model called the Dynamic Meter to personalize paywall limits. It optimizes user engagement and subscription conversions by analyzing reader behavior. Read more here 

• The Guardian: Supports journalistic tasks with AI, such as: analyze large data sets, assist with fact-checking, and streamline content creation while emphasizing human oversight and ethical considerations (Euronews) 

• News Corp Australia: Uses generative AI to produce thousands of local stories each week on topics such as the weather, fuel prices, and traffic conditions. It helps boosting content output and it allows small teams to manage high volumes of articles at once (Euronews). 

• Schibsted: makes audience gain with AI-driven personalised audio playlists (INMA)  

• Personalized Advertising: AI creates highly targeted ads by examining vast amounts of data to predict customer interactions, improving engagement and conversion rates (Mediaboom). 

• Enhancing Fact-Checking with AI: the Spiegel Group, one of Germany’s most influential media companies, built out an AI tool to support their fact-checking process. (INMA) 

• And many more… 

Selected projects 

Atex, together with selected media experts, will choose the best ideas for development. Authors of the selected projects will receive funding (AI credits), technical and project resources to create pilots necessary to validate their ideas’ impact. The various phases will be supported by Atex, from proposal analysis and co-ideation to co-design and initial development and integration.  

Submit your idea here!

Please note, all applications must be submitted in English.

Contact Information: Write to us at challenge@atex.com 

Professor Mario Calderini, spokesperson for Torino Social Impact, internationally recognized as an expert and innovator on sustainability, social impact, and Purpose Driven Innovation, has joined the Expert Group on Social Economy and Social Enterprises of the European Commission through Social Impact Agenda for Italy, where he is a member of the Board of Directors.
This is an important milestone in supporting and promoting social economy and social enterprises in Europe, aimed at contributing to a European ecosystem oriented toward generating positive and measurable social impacts.

The GECES supports the work of the European Commission on important directives. Among its tasks are:

• Assisting the Commission in the implementation of measures outlined in the Commission’s Communication: “Building an economy that works for people: an action plan for the social economy”;
• Advising the Commission on how to best implement policy measures in the field of industrial policy for the social economy, particularly in the development of the Transition Pathway for the “Proximity and Social Economy” industrial ecosystem;
• Assisting the Commission by providing advice and expertise in the follow-up to the implementation of the Council Recommendation on the development of the framework conditions for the social economy in Member States;
• Assisting the Commission in preparing legislative proposals and policy initiatives in the field of social economy and social enterprises;
• Reflecting on how to better integrate social economy and social enterprise issues into the Commission’s policies and funding;
• Facilitating the exchange of experiences and good practices in the field of social economy and social enterprises and contributing to awareness-raising.

SIA, through its Secretariat, congratulates Professor Mario Calderini, recognizing the depth and expertise he will bring to the European working group.

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In 2021, Mario Calderini was included by Apolitical in the list of the 100 most influential academics in the world on public policy.

He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Manchester and is a full professor at the School of Management of the Politecnico di Milano, where he teaches Impact and Sustainability Management.

He is the director of Tiresia, the Research Center for Social Impact Finance and Innovation at the Graduate School of Management of the Politecnico di Milano, which he founded in 2013.

In 2024, he was appointed by the European Commission as a member of GECES, the expert group on “Social Economy and Social Enterprises.”

During the Draghi government, he served as Cabinet Advisor to the Minister for Technological Innovation and Digital Transition and was a member of the Commission for Sustainable Infrastructure Finance, established by the Minister for Sustainable Infrastructures and Mobility. Previously, he was a scientific advisor to the Minister of Research and Innovation for four successive governments and Sherpa for the G7 Government. He was also a member of the G8 Task Force for Impact Investing. He is an advisor to the European Commission on social impact finance and entrepreneurship. He helped promote the social innovation agenda in Italy, launching the sector’s first public consultation. He was part of the government advisory group that drafted the Third Sector Reform.

He has been a member of the Advisory Board of Unicredit and the Sustainability Advisory Board of the Bolton Group. He sits on the Global Advisory Council of the Sella Group and is a board member of Fondazione De Agostini, Fondazione Cottino, Fondazione Human Age Institute, and Fondazione per il Dono.

He is the spokesperson for Torino Social Impact.

We are sharing this interesting initiative to actively experience urban spaces.

Would you like to tell us what life is like in your neighborhood, how the services and public spaces you know and visit are?

With Voci di Quartiere, you can!
Join the second phase of the project by answering the survey and participating in events between September 24 and November 9, 2024.

The initiative is organized by Urban Lab with the City of Turin, the Rete delle Case del Quartiere, the Fondazione per la Cultura, and Turismo Torino e Provincia.
Throughout 2024, you can take part in meetings, performances, walks, and chats in public spaces, parks, neighborhood houses, markets, and some of the most beloved places in Turin.

Stay up-to-date by checking the website.

“The Sun Touches Everything“. This is the theme chosen this year by the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to launch its worldwide call for the Space Apps Challenge, the largest annual hackathon on the planet dedicated to space and science.

Italian fans of the exploration of the universe and the new opportunities generated by the Space Economy will be able to take part live in Turin: on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October I3P, the Innovative Companies Incubator of Politecnico di Torino, will host the eighth edition of the local event in the city, funded by Regione Piemonte with resources from the European Social Fund Plus and organized in collaboration with the ESA BIC Turin incubation program managed by I3P.

The NASA International Space Apps Challenge is a collaborative event for programmers, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, technologists and innovators from around the world to come together at one of the hundreds of local venues hosting the initiative: everyone will be able to use the open data made available by space agencies to create solutions to the challenges – not only scientific – which humanity is facing today on Earth and in the cosmos.

The international event will take place simultaneously, globally, with free participation. The hackathon is based on the choice of a challenge to be tackled as a group to produce open source solutions that could potentially be adopted for real, or that could turn into the project behind new innovative start-ups, the kind of young companies that I3P has been accompanying and supporting for 25 years.

“We are proud to once again collaborate with one of the world’s leading space agencies to offer many young talents an opportunity for creative collaboration in the field of technological innovation,” says Giuseppe Scellato, President of I3P and Coordinator of ESA BIC Turin. “From the ideas offered by NASA’s challenges, valuable projects can emerge, with real market opportunities and the potential to evolve, one day, into start-ups: our incubator is ready to accompany the growth of the most promising entrepreneurial ideas, particularly in the space sector, thanks to the support of the ESA BIC Turin programme and the support of the innovative ecosystem of which we are a part.”

Last year’s Space Apps 2023 saw record participation of around 58,000 participants, through more than 400 local events in over 150 countries around the world, who realised more than 5,500 projects in response to challenges set by the Washington-based space agency, together with 13 other partner agencies.

As part of the 3P4SSE project – Social and Solidarity Economy – CentralEurope Network, of which LINKS is the scientific partner, a series of meetings has been organized on topics related to the social and solidarity economy.

The fourth seminar in the series, “Transformation Processes in the Social Economy,” will be held in Italian and will focus on the management of complex processes in the social economy, including territorial governance, digitalization, and innovative partnerships between social clusters and public administrations.

The event will take place on September 24th, from 2:30 PM to approximately 4:30 PM, at the LINKS Foundation – Via Pier Carlo Boggio, 61, Turin.

The program will include presentations by various public and private practitioners, who will help explore existing best practices aimed at promoting the construction of territorial networks in the social economy, illustrating their innovative dynamics.

To participate in the event, registration is required here.

WELLGRANDA | Reti di Welfare, within the Accompagnamento Progettuale axis, has launched its second training and consultancy course with experts in social innovation, social impact entrepreneurship and welfare, aimed at organisations and partnerships active in the province of Cuneo, wishing to develop innovative welfare projects.

This second call, following on from the activities launched last year, is designed for projects in the area that wish to grow through a dedicated path divided into five stages: assessment, exploration, co-design, monitoring and networking.

WELLGRANDA | Reti di Welfare is Fondazione CRC‘s system action, realised in collaboration with SocialFare | Centro per l’Innovazione Sociale, which from 2023 to December 2025 will work on three axes of action (Territorial Academy, Project Accompaniment, Modelling) in five challenge areas for welfare in the province of Cuneo (health welfare, labour welfare, community welfare, cultural welfare and landscape welfare) involving both local authorities and organisations and active citizenship.

Register by 23:59 on Sunday 15 September 2024 through the form here
For more information click here

For any questions and/or curiosity, you can contact us at info@wellgranda.org and/or visit us at the WELLGRANDA desk at the Fondazione CRC Headquarters and by appointment at 0171452780 or at the email info@wellgranda.org.

Do you have a start-up engaged in the development of innovative services, models and products in the welfare field and do you want to make it grow?

Applications are now open for the third edition of the Personae acceleration programme, which aims to promote start-ups as catalysts of social innovation in a complementary way to public welfare systems, supporting the development of projects that respond in an innovative way to the most current challenges in the welfare sphere, such as demographic imbalance, the fragmentation of family structures, the emergence of new relational models, or the strengthening of social vulnerability.

The solutions sought must have characteristics of accessibility, personalisation, flexibility, inclusion, innovation and fall within the areas of individual, family and community, work and economic well-being: offering better access to services, facilitating the balance between personal life and career, promoting inclusion and new approaches to relational and social life needs.

The selected start-ups will participate in a 4-month intensive acceleration programme, focused on growth for market access, with masterclasses and mentorship sessions with mentors and industry professionals, networking opportunities and collaboration with Italian investors. Start-ups will receive an initial investment of 100,000€ and the possibility of a ‘follow-on’ of up to 300,000€ for start-ups with the highest growth and scalability potential.

Interested start-ups can apply for the third edition of the acceleration programme from 5 July until 29 September 2024 at the website.

The programme is part of the CDP Venture Capital National Accelerator Network, a network present throughout Italy to help the growth of young companies specialising in high-potential markets. Set up on the initiative of CDP Venture Capital Sgr and realised together with SocialFare | Centro per l’Innovazione Sociale and a|cube with a total budget of  € 6.1 million, Personae sees the participation of SocialFare Seed, a|impact – Avanzi Etica SICAF EuVECA and Fondazione Italiana Accenture ETS as co-investors and benefits from the support of main partners Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo, Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Cuneo and Fondazione Social Venture Giordano dell’Amore. Accenture Italia participates as a corporate partner.

With the start of the new school year, teachers have the opportunity to engage their students in a unique adventure.

Dream Jobs 2025 is a national project designed to enhance the educational offerings of schools, providing students with the chance to explore scientific and technological applications in the world of sports.

By participating in this contest, students can develop essential practical skills and gain orientation toward new and exciting careers. It’s an unmissable opportunity to put classroom learning into practice and look to the future with fresh perspectives.

Teachers can apply with their students to participate in Dream Jobs 2025 and have the chance to win an educational experience in the stunning setting of the Torino 2025 World University Games.

For more information and to access the application form, visit here

In the park of Le Vallere, at the boundary between Turin and Moncalieri—a place rich with history and meaning—we caught up with the friends from Cooperativa Nemo.

Sitting on the Bench-Mark bench, Francesco Di Meglio and Silvia Santantonio, the President and Vice President of Nemo, explained their attempt to create a new economy, focused on social and environmental impact, that connects mountain and city territories.

Interview by Francesco Antonioli.

Watch previous episodes here.

Pre-registrations for the second edition of the CUAP Social Impact Finance are now officially open!

Following the success of the first edition, which saw over 20 Third Sector organizations participate as students, we are excited to once again offer a unique educational program designed for those who wish to deepen their knowledge in sustainable finance and impact investing.

When: The fully online courses will start on October 14th, so don’t miss the chance to reserve your spot!
Why participate: Learn how finance can be a powerful tool to generate positive and sustainable change in society.
Pre-register now to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity—registrations will close on September 23rd!

For more information and to register, contact: socialimpact.management@unito.it

The CUAP Social Impact Finance program, coordinated by Professor Paolo Biancone, is hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Turin as part of the Torino Social Impact Strategic Plan and is implemented by the School of Management and Economics of the University of Turin in collaboration with the Polytechnic University of Turin (members of the Committee for Social Entrepreneurship), the Order of Chartered Accountants and Accounting Experts of Turin, the Piccatti Milanese Foundation, Cottino Social Impact Campus, Tiresia, the training bodies of the Cooperative Centrals (Consorzio Il Nodo for Confcooperative Piemonte Nord and Inforcoop Ecipa Piemonte for LegacoopPiemonte), and the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation.

We are happy to announce the Escape Room co-creation workshops for the European project ‘The Food Odyssey’.

There will be 4 workshops in total: 3 online from 5 pm to 6.15 pm CEST on the following days: 24th September, 1st October, and 8th October through the ZOOM platform and a final event to be held on 17th October 2024, from 9 until 5.30 pm at Open Incet in Piazza Teresa Noce 17, Turin.

‘The Food Odyssey’ is an innovative project funded by the Erasmus+ Programme that brings together NGOs, private sector organisations and vocational training schools from Slovenia, Italy, Serbia and Spain to revolutionise European agri-food vocational education.

The aim of the workshops is to jointly create a educational tool that can educate students on the crucial link between food systems and climate change.

During the meetings, you will have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge on innovative educational tools and in particular on the methodology of escape rooms, getting in touch with experts in non-formal education and game designers. In addition, the workshops will be an excellent opportunity to network at the European level with different stakeholders in the agri-food sector and to share your knowledge and good practices.

Feel like challenging yourself through brainstorming sessions and the creation of engaging puzzles? This is a unique opportunity to share your knowledge and be an agent of change.

Why participate?

• You can be a key player in the creation of an innovative educational tool on crucial issues for the future of our planet;
• The workshops will enable you to connect with NGOs and agribusiness professionals from all over Europe, expanding your professional network;
• You will be able to express your creativity and collaborate with a group of people motivated to develop innovative and engaging solutions;
• You will contribute concretely to creating an educational tool with a high social impact;
• You will enjoy a unique experience of collaboration and sharing and a delicious lunch offered at the final event.

What are you waiting for? To confirm your participation, please fill in the registration form by clicking here.

We look forward to meeting you in person and sharing this unique experience with you!

If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Valentina Crepaldi valentina.crepaldi@escape4change.com

Elisabetta Bottero elisabetta.bottero@escape4change.com

Amapola, a benefit corporation specializing in sustainability consulting and communication, announces a new cycle of “Amapola Café” webinars focused on developments and challenges in the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) sector. The first webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, at 12 PM on Zoom, titled “Reporting to the test”.

Registrations are open HERE.

Reporting and the CSRD

In recent years, sustainability reporting has experienced a true explosion, transitioning from a practice of a few virtuous organizations to a widely adopted standard. After addressing the topic in 2023 with a first webinar, Amapola returns to the subject of reporting after a year of intense work, ongoing regulatory developments, and preparation for the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), the latest European regulation. This past year has brought new challenges and processes for organizations, ranging from updated data collection to double materiality.

It is now clear that institutions have charted a precise path for sustainability reporting, elevating it to a new level of maturity and granting this process the same dignity and importance as financial reporting. The Amapola webinar offers an opportunity to take stock of the situation, exchange views, and understand how to best prepare for this new, more operational phase.

The Amapola Café Program

During this webinar, Giulia Devani, Head of the Reporting Area at Amapola, will discuss with Micol Burighel, Head of Communication, how the CSRD is transforming business processes and organizational approaches, how to prepare, and the central role that stakeholder engagement plays in this phase. The meeting will be an opportunity to delve into useful insights on making reporting not only compliant with regulations but also effective, integrating business strategies and policies with stakeholder dialogue.

How can one pursue a career in sustainability? What does it mean to work in this sector? Returning this year to the “Salone della CSR e dell’Innovazione Sociale” (to be held at Bocconi University from October 9 to 11, 2024) is the “Meet the CSR Leaders” project, which facilitates dialogue between new generations and sustainability professionals. This initiative is born from a partnership between the Salone and Amapola Società Benefit, a company specialized in sustainability and communication. This year marks the third edition of the event, enriched by a new format that includes both online and in-person meetings and collaboration with CSRnatives, the first and only network in Italy that brings together young professionals and students united by their passion for CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility).

“Meet the CSR Leaders” is a space dedicated to university students and recent graduates who wish to explore career opportunities in sustainability by engaging directly with those who work in this field daily. The meetings offer a one-to-one orientation session lasting approximately 30 minutes with an expert present at the Salone. In this stimulating environment, participants will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of hard and soft skills, educational and professional experiences, and receive advice on how to shape their career paths toward sustainability themes.

To encourage the participation of students from across Italy, the 2024 edition will also feature remote meetings scheduled for the last day of the Salone, exclusively for those from universities outside Milan.

Meeting Schedule:

• Wednesday, October 9: In-person from 2 PM to 5 PM
• Thursday, October 10: In-person from 10 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM
• Friday, October 11: Online from 10 AM to 12:30 PM and 2 PM to 3:30 PM

You can reserve your session at the following link: link to registration by Monday, October 7, 2024.

“‘Meet the CSR Leaders’ is a concrete opportunity for dialogue between the new generations and professionals who drive the sustainable transition daily”, says Rossella Sobrero, a member of the Promoting Group of the Salone della CSR. “Beyond educational offerings and skills updates, it is essential to create spaces for sharing, discussion, and mutual exchange of experiences. This is the goal of the Salone, which is increasingly open to the participation of young people, intergenerational dialogue, and reflection on the future, as evidenced by recent editions. This year, our cultural program will also feature meetings and roundtables on education, the labor market, evolving skills, and the role of new generations in change, always exploring the contradictions and solutions that characterize the sustainability dimension”.

This year marks the third edition of the project. In 2023, the initiative spanned three days, offered 10 hours of one-to-one orientation, and involved 50 young participants who met with 23 Sustainability Managers. Interviews with some of the key players can be viewed on YouTube here. “Supporting young generations interested in sustainability to find a career path in this field is one of our goals as a Benefit Company”, comments Elena Mancino, partner at Amapola. “From Greta Thunberg to eco-activist movements, young people are loudly demanding involvement, participation, and tools to change the world around us: it is our moral duty to facilitate this request. That is why we are very pleased to have the CSRnatives network by our side this year, which will help us expand the project’s impact thanks to their extensive network and shared commitment to spreading a culture of sustainability”.

“One of the main goals of our network is to generate interest around sustainability issues by encouraging younger generations to engage in this field”, explains Vincenzo Baccari, coordinator of CSRnatives. “The theme guiding our activities this year is precisely the promotion of young people and professions related to sustainability: ‘Meet the CSR Leaders’ is an event we couldn’t miss.”

ABOUT THE SALONE DELLA CSR E DELL’INNOVAZIONE SOCIALE

Promoted by Bocconi University, Sustainability Makers, Global Compact Network Italy, ASviS, Fondazione Sodalitas, Unioncamere, and Koinètica, the Salone aims to keep the focus on sustainability high throughout the year, sharing positive experiences and creating opportunities for dialogue among various social actors.

Key figures from the 11th edition include: 284 participating organizations, 115 events (available on the Salone’s YouTube channel), 549 speakers, 4,600 attendees over three days, 9,000 remote connections, over 2,800 media appearances, 10 stages of the “Giro d’Italia della CSR,” and 1 publication by Egea. The Salone has a significant online presence: its website; a weekly newsletter sent to over 16,000 contacts; and profiles on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn, as well as a YouTube channel.

Since 2015, the Salone has been ISO 20121 certified: Bureau Veritas Italia has certified the last six editions of the Salone as “Sustainable Event” in both planning and management phases.

THE 2024 EDITION
The theme for the 12th edition is “Challenging Contradictions.” Sustainability is complexity: in the current context, it is necessary not only to learn to navigate change but also to see problems from new perspectives. Every vision, statement, or choice contains the seed of contradiction; however, the coexistence of opposites opens up interesting opportunities for reflection, encouraging organizations and individuals to view reality from a different perspective. The path towards sustainable development remains steep, but it is important to remember that in moments of greatest challenge, innovative solutions are born. The commitment of all is needed—a collective action and continuous dialogue among stakeholders.

For more information: Monica Cesana 392 2169204 m.cesana@koinetica.it

ABOUT CSRnatives

CSRnatives is the first and only network in Italy of students and young professionals dedicated to CSR. Founded in 2015, it now has over 600 members and aims to spread the culture of sustainability. The network is divided into working groups that coordinate activities in publishing (blogs and eBooks), event organization (on specific sustainability topics), training (webinars, podcasts, generative workshops), communication, and external relations (social media activities and partnerships with other organizations).
For information: Vincenzo Baccari, coordinator, 333 8559165, csrnatives@gmail.com

ABOUT Amapola Srl Società Benefit

Amapola Srl Società Benefit is a consulting firm specializing in sustainability with a particular focus on communication. Founded in 2009, it helps companies and organizations develop sustainability projects and make them meaningful and shared with all stakeholders. To this end, it offers structured listening and stakeholder engagement services, institutional and environmental communication, sustainability reporting, media relations, content production, video production, event organization, conflict management consulting, and CSR project creation. Amapola has offices in Milan, Turin, and Alessandria, as well as a network of correspondents throughout Italy.
For information: Micol Burighel, Amapola Press Office, 380 4384930, micol.burighel@amapola.it

We’re coming to the city to discuss work, mental health, and Gen Z. We’ll explore concrete solutions to make the working world more sustainable.

We’ll come together to talk about the changes happening in the world of work, the younger generation’s need to prioritize mental well-being and work-life balance, and what companies can do to create truly human-centered environments.

Why? Here are some useful stats:

• 50% of Italian workers report feeling stressed because of work
• 1 in 5 reports experiencing work-related stress daily
• 67% say that psychological distress has impacted their work performance
• About 38% say that their company shows complete disinterest in the issue of psychological well-being at work.

Source: People at work: a global workforce view – ADP

Moreover, according to data collected by EU-OSHA, over 9 million people in Italy suffer or have suffered from work-related stress, and about 46% of workers surveyed across Europe feel under significant pressure in the workplace.

So, what are the most urgent issues concerning the emotional well-being of workers, and how can we encourage companies to listen to the needs of young workers, and vice versa?

We’ll bring together new generations with senior professionals and host inspiring speakers who are transforming the world of work.

Turin, are you ready?! We’ll be in the beautiful spaces of Toolbox – at Via Agostino da Montefeltro, 2 in Turin (TO), and we’re proud to present some remarkable speakers, including:

• Marwan Chaibi: President of Associazione Culturale NoSignal ETS
• Lidia Di Vece: President of the Federation for the Economy of the Common Good in Italy
• Simone Martinelli: Partner and COO of Hi!Founders

We’ll also discuss the fear of the future and financial stress with FunniFin (main partner) and concrete ways to focus on people development in companies with Ollipay (main partner).

• Community partners: Joinrs Italia, GRLS, GeCo Italia APS, and Hi!Founders.
• Media partners: Gli Stati Generali, FortuneUP, and smarTalks.

Turin, September 10, 2024
5:30 PM

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It’s going to be a great moment.

From September 12 to 14, the Summer School “DEIverse Futures” will be held at Open Incet. It is designed and promoted by the Master in Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDM) of the Giacomo Brodolini Foundation in collaboration with Forwardto – Studies and Skills for Future Scenarios.

This will be a 16-hour training program spread over three days, aiming to address key challenges and develop visions and proposals for a more equitable and inclusive future.

The course is intended for individuals working in environments where they perform roles related to Diversity and Inclusion.

Regional scholarship: how to apply

At Open Incet, we are pleased to announce that a full-coverage regional scholarship is available for one person who can demonstrate an active connection with District 6 of Turin (residence, domicile, work) through an official document (residence/domicile certificate, employment contract, housing contract, utilities).

The application for the regional scholarship must be submitted by Sunday, September 1, 2024, by completing the appropriate form.

For more information, write to master@fondazionebrodolini.eu.

If Turin Social Impact were a journey, it would have a map of places and buildings that have made the history of the city. From Palazzo Birago, created by Filippo Juvarra, to the trading floor in the former Stock Exchange building, and up to the Politecnico Citadel. Spaces that tell the story of a Turin with an unstoppable vocation for social impact.

A reportage that narrates the history of Turin Social Impact, starting from the Social Entrepreneurship Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and reaching the Center for Social Impact Assessment – CeVis, at the Cottino Social Impact Campus.

Read the article on Vita.it

Is it possible to concretely change the reality around us by interpreting impact economics?

Stratosferica, near the Einaudi campus, has successfully applied these principles to give a second life to a neglected area, offering a model of scalability for cities and territories. We talked about it with Luca Ballarini, founder and director of Stratosferica, who sat with us on the Bench-Mark bench.

Learn more in the interview by Francesco Antonioli.

Watch previous episodes here.

The first Italian eyewear company to measure the impacts of its glasses demonstrates through numbers that Made in Italy is better. A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) quantifies the CO2 emissions

Manufacturing in Italy pays off, not only for the superior quality of the eyewear but also for the environmental sustainability of the products. This is proven by the numbers VANNI obtained through the Life Cycle Assessment of cellulose acetate eyeglasses, representative of VANNI’s collection designs.

The study, commissioned to the University of Bicocca in Milan, in collaboration with Liito, highlighted unequivocal figures: the CO2 impact (a principal cause of climate change) of the V1632 model is 2.35 KG, a weight below the industry reference values, achieved thanks to the use of Italian raw materials and the decision to produce everything domestically.

The same eyeglasses, if produced in Asia, would have generated 4.45 kg of CO2, approximately 89% more emissions, due to the high environmental impact of intercontinental transportation.

In addition to this assessment, there is the incalculable “social impact,” which relates to the working conditions of workers in factories far from our sight, where it’s impossible to verify the standards of protection and decent work.

Unlike many fashion and accessory brands that assess the impact of their “green” products, specific to limited production capsule collections, the results of the LCA study of VANNI’s products were calculated based on a representative eyewear model of the entire acetate eyewear production. The VANNI collection includes other models, different from the sample taken but comparable in the production process and materials used.

This data is highlighted in the second impact report that VANNI has published, documenting the results achieved in 2023 on environmental and social sustainability topics, filed with the Chamber of Commerce and available on the vanniocchiali.com website. This document is mandatory by law, but for VANNI, it’s truly an opportunity to focus on where it has come and where it is going.

“Made in Italy, for sure is our signature. We have always maintained that producing in Italy is a choice that makes a difference, and today we wanted to demonstrate – also in numerical and analytical terms – that it is the right choice for our environment, which we must seriously take care of, to preserve it and pass it on to future generations.

We value the Italian culture of the sector and demonstrate that reducing product transportation and harmful emissions to the environment – by rewarding the territory – decreases our footprint on nature. At VANNI, we make every phase of manufacturing transparent. In a period of growing claims on sustainability issues, we are keen to show where and how our glasses are born.

The positive data on our CO2 emissions is not an endpoint but a starting point, because we can improve it, finally knowing where to act. This is our commitment for the years to come, as we emphasized in our recently published report”, say Giovanni Vitaloni and Alessandra Girardi, owners of the company.

VANNI, the Turin-based design eyewear company founded in 1987, with distribution in over 50 countries worldwide, and 100% Made in Italy, has been a Benefit Corporation since 2021, the first in Italy in the sector. For the company, this choice means setting evaluation and measurement standards regarding the commitment to people, the planet, the territory, and the creation of shared wealth. The report monitors all the effects generated by its activities in every field, an accurate and measured radiography.

MyOrango has been selected among the 100 finalist startups that will participate in the ninth edition of DigithON, the prestigious digital marathon to be held from September 5th to 7th, 2024, at the Vecchie Segherie Mastrototaro in Bisceglie (BT) – PUGLIA.

DigithON represents a key event for the Italian startup ecosystem and will be a unique opportunity for MyOrango to present its project to a select audience of national and international investors.

The event will culminate on the evening of September 7th in Piazza Castello with the announcement and awarding of the winning startups, offering a unique and suggestive setting to celebrate innovation.

DigithON is an unmissable opportunity to showcase our commitment to innovation and digital transformation. We are excited to engage with other brilliant startups and seize the opportunity to meet important figures in the sector. We invite anyone interested in digital innovation to follow the event and support MyOrango in this exciting adventure.

For more information about the event click here.

The story of “Synergies in Canavese,” a project for the revitalization of the mountains built around the PNRR and the Turin Chamber of Commerce‘s initiative to create a business-driven energy community.

When they decided two years ago to establish a green community in Canavese to access PNRR funds, they aimed for an ecological and energy transition involving the 27 municipalities and five mountain unions in the area, partnering with the Piedmont side of the Gran Paradiso Park. The goal: to promote the growth and sustainable development of the area by integrating and enhancing local resources. Marco Bussone, national president of Uncem, the Union of Mountain Municipalities and councilor of the Valli di Lanzo Mountain Union – among the promoters of the green community – has repeated this many times: “We need impactful actions to ensure a future for the mountains. But on one condition: local communities must be involved, as they are the true driving force behind the revival. Without the territories, the transition and crisis cannot be addressed.” In fact, the “Green Community Synergies in Canavese” – led by Marco Bonatto Marchello, president of the Valli Orco and Soana Union – represents a fine example of impact economy. It places communities at the center, thus laying the foundations for an energy transition that takes into account the social dimension, without which it is now clear that a deeply sustainable and lasting environmental transition cannot take place. This is not a given in a context where even private investments must contemplate an additional approach, considering interventions in more challenging areas from a market profitability dynamics perspective. In this context, the significant contribution of public funds – over four million guaranteed by PNRR funds – is an important lever for a catalyst process of new initiatives. The funds are designed to create value for people and the territory. Some examples? The construction of six rainwater collection tanks to ensure water reserves in several strategic points of Canavese to draw upon in case of forest fires and to face drought periods in agriculture. Or the conversion of an industrial site into a wood processing plant, ensuring jobs and saving on land consumption. The impact is included in all nineteen interventions that the green community will implement within the next two years, as required by the PNRR: the investment, beyond risk and return, primarily considers the benefits of these territory regeneration models, in line with the principles of intentionality and additionality at the core of the impact economy. Moreover, the return, not only economic, that these interventions will have for the Canavese community is measured. “This is the vision of a mountain that thinks about the future,” insists Bussone. “After all, the highlands can indeed be the right field to experiment with investments that produce both social and environmental impact. The development of the wood supply chain is perhaps the most virtuous example: it ensures forest care and jobs in the mountains, also allowing another good practice: the circular economy.”

“Moreover, from the outset, our project aimed to include all nine thematic areas that underpin the development of Green Communities in a strategy from North to South: renewable energy, water and forest resources, building efficiency, sustainable development of tourism, mobility, and local production chains,” explain those from “Synergies in Canavese.” The green community’s projects also include a CER, an energy community to locally produce and share energy generated from renewable sources.

The Turin Chamber of Commerce is also interested in CERs. Guido Bolatto, the general secretary, explains: “It all started from the energy crisis two years ago, with skyrocketing electricity and gas prices and our members struggling with increasingly complex cost management. We ruled out the idea of blanket contributions because it wouldn’t have solved the problem; we focused on CERs. With a clear starting point: they had to be business-driven energy communities. We conducted a survey. In the end, we identified two primary substations: one in Turin, in the Aurora district, the other in the hinterland in Strambino. We aim to involve many retailers among consumers and some hotels among producers who can use their roofs to install photovoltaic systems.”

Professional orders were also involved in the project, particularly in the startup phase, with lawyers and notaries drafting the CER statute. The final goal of the Chamber of Commerce is to develop a replicable model. “Essentially, a turnkey CER model that includes a business plan, statute, and governance,” adds Bolatto. “In other words, a CER prototype that can then be adapted but initially solves some of the most complicated issues because there are indeed many unknowns, starting with understanding the tax issue. That’s why it’s important to rely on a team of professionals who know how to interpret the regulations correctly.”  The call, open to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises of any sector in the province of Turin, is open until autumn. The chamber council has allocated over 220 thousand euros under the “Energy Transition Call – CER 2024,” providing contributions in the form of vouchers. Other calls (and contributions) are expected by the end of the year from the Piedmont Region (through Finpiemonte, for any company) and the Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo (for already established CERs).

The first workshop of the OP4IMPACT Community of Practice was held yesterday, Thursday, July 18, at the Cottino Social Impact Campus. The OP4IMPACT – Professional Orders for Impact Community is composed of the Turin Order of Chartered Accountants and Accounting Experts, the Turin Bar Association, the Turin and Pinerolo Notarial Council, and the Turin Order of Labor Consultants.

The OP4IMPACT Community of Practice aims to work together on social impact, leveraging the distinctive and complementary skills and approaches of the involved professional orders.

A workshop dedicated to creating integrated and shared competencies

The first workshop, conducted by Caterina Soldi of the Cottino Social Impact Campus, was an important opportunity to identify and systematize the distinctive competencies of the four involved orders in order to develop a matrix of integrated and shared competencies.

The morning began with an icebreaking exercise to allow the 16 participants to get to know each other better through their hobbies. Subsequently, the four professional orders worked together on understanding the purpose of their participation in OP4IMPACT. Among the various positive aspects that emerged were the enhancement of the different professions and the willingness to step out of old-fashioned individualistic and order-based logics.

The second phase of the workshop was dedicated to defining the distinctive competencies of each order concerning social impact. The discussion continued with the identification of the complementary competencies of the Community of Practice: a stimulating work that will require further exploration in the next workshop.

Finally, the attendees reflected on possible themes and macro areas of work for OP4IMPACT, in line with the TSI target.

The Community of Practice project is an initiative of Torino Social Impact that 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 as part of TSI, it aims to create a collaborative space where partners can pool their competencies and work together on shared issues and challenges.

Presented today, July 18, 2024, at the Turin Chamber of Commerce, an agreement signed between the Chamber and the Metropolitan City for the drafting of a Plan dedicated to the social economy in the Turin area.

As explained by Guido Bolatto, Secretary General of the Chamber of Commerce: “Once again, Turin is a pioneer in implementing an important initiative strongly desired by European institutions. Our experience, which led to the birth and development of the Torino Social Impact ecosystem involving more than 300 entities, and our extensive network of contacts are fundamental for drafting the local Plan, but also for increasingly accrediting us as strategic interlocutors both nationally, at the working table with the Ministry and the national chamber system, and at the European level, where we have been repeatedly invited to present our activity model”.

According to Sonia Cambursano, Councilor of the Metropolitan City of Turin: “The Metropolitan City of Turin is working to integrate the Action Plan for the social economy with the metropolitan strategic plan, aware that social innovation practices are perfectly aligned with the already identified axes ‘Digitization, innovation, competitiveness, and culture’ and ‘Social inclusion,’ where it is already planned to enhance the business potential of personal and family service economies, community and territorial services, qualifying work, processes, techniques, and skills of the third sector and social enterprises. Moreover, the Metropolitan City of Turin is already investing in the InnoSocialMetro program to increase the capacity of the territory’s micro and small enterprises to generate socially desirable impacts through their for-profit activities: we have made financial support available, consisting of an interest subsidy and a non-repayable grant, for a total investment of 1.3 million euros”.

According to Mario Calderini, professor at the Polytechnic University of Milan and spokesperson for Torino Social Impact: “The background of this initiative is drawn by community documents that assign social enterprises a role not only in welfare and redistribution but also in industrial and economic development, considering the social and impact economy within the perimeter of industrial policies for more equitable and inclusive growth. The path outlined by Turin and some other territories moving similarly requires this paradigm shift, combined with rediscovering the value of bottom-up transformative processes, choosing local ecosystems as units of political action, within the framework of a national design. A new paradigm also for impact investing, so that it finally attributes a political dimension, defining a different relationship between public and private and a meeting point between technology transfer and the third sector”.

The context

In the Turin area, there are over 4,200 entities, including associations, social enterprises, volunteer organizations, and other entities registered in the National Register of the Third Sector: 576 of these are Turin social enterprises, accounting for 2.4% of Italian social enterprises. The Plan drafted by the Chamber of Commerce and the Metropolitan City, with the collaboration of Torino Social Impact, will be completed by the end of the year.

Employment, skills, and poverty reduction by 2030: already in 2017, the European Parliament, Council, and Commission included these principles in the European Pillar of Social Rights. Subsequently, in 2021, the Commission adopted an Action Plan for the Social Economy, with concrete measures to be implemented at both national and European levels, leading to the approval of the EU Council’s Recommendation to Member States in November 2023 for developing the framework conditions for the social economy.

Both the Plan and the Recommendation highlight the strategic role of local levels, as social economy entities are strongly rooted in the territory, serve the community they are in, and generally operate with a bottom-up approach.

In May 2024, a “Social Economy” working group coordinated by Undersecretary Honorable Lucia Albano was also launched at the Ministry of Economy and Finance with the aim of following up on the EU Council’s Recommendation.

Turin

Our territory boasts a leading position thanks to the Turin Chamber of Commerce, which already in 2016 established the Social Entrepreneurship Committee, which in turn promoted the Torino Social Impact platform, born in 2017 with the initial involvement of 12 partners and today a virtuous model aggregating over 300 entities including businesses, institutions, financial operators, and third sector entities.

The Plan: Content and Implementation Timeline

Starting tomorrow, extensive work will begin to survey and involve already active entities in the Turin social economy to compile a list of objectives, tools, and actions in the program.

The specific objectives of the Agreement are:

• To promote a new economic growth model throughout the Metropolitan City, further supporting the development of the social economy.
• To foster public-private collaboration for social impact.
• To support a socially sustainable environmental transition.
• To make the best use of all national and European opportunities for the social economy.
• To collect data on the social ecosystem and measure social impact.
• To position Turin and the metropolitan area as one of the best places in the world for social enterprise.

The plan will take into account the work underway at the Ministry of Economy and Finance and will be structured based on the EU Recommendation, focusing on promoting access to the labor market and social inclusion through the social economy and developing favorable frameworks for it.

It is expected that the plan will be completed by the end of 2024, following an extensive consultation process with all stakeholders.

Data on the Turin Social Economy

The Metropolitan City of Turin has over 4,200 entities, including associations, social enterprises, volunteer organizations, and other entities, that make up the Third Sector and are therefore registered with the RUNTS (data as of May 2024). This represents 3.4% of the national presence and over 46% of the 9,111 organizations in Piedmont.

44% are social promotion associations, and 32.3% are volunteer organizations.

Following are social enterprises, with 576 entities registered in the National Register of the Third Sector (13.6%): almost one in two social enterprises in Piedmont is based in the province of Turin. Turin hosts 2.4% of Italian social enterprises.

(Source: RUNTS National Register of the Third Sector at the Ministry of Labor and Social Policies).

To this pool, we can also add benefit corporations, for-profit organizational forms that pursue common benefit objectives according to responsibility and sustainability criteria: at the end of the first quarter of 2024, there are 201 benefit corporations registered in the Turin chamber registry, with a trend that has seen numbers almost decuple over the last five years. These are almost entirely corporations employing just under 4,400 people.

(Source: Observatory on benefit corporations, Chamber of Commerce of Brindisi-Taranto – Infocamere).

From June 27 to 30, the first “Circular Fashion Days” took place in Turin at Green Pea, a festival dedicated to circular fashion, created in collaboration with the startup Atelier Riforma.

Coinciding with Turin Fashion Week (which this year was held at Green Pea), the event offered four days of immersion in the fashion world, exploring what responsible consumption and a circular economy mean up close.

As circular fashion consultants for Green Pea, the Atelier Riforma team developed a packed schedule of activities to inspire and engage people on these topics:

• 7 Workshops: Participants had the opportunity to learn practical techniques in embroidery and painting on used clothing, fabric printing, customization of deadstock garments, eco-printing with flowers and leaves, plastic waste recovery, upcycling, and mending. These workshops not only provided practical skills but also emphasized the importance of reuse and creativity in a sustainable lifestyle.
• 1 Photo Exhibition: Showcasing the stories of 20 circular fashion artisans, celebrating their talent and commitment to greener fashion.
• 2 Art Installations: Offering reflections on the environmental, social, and economic impacts of the fashion sector, encouraging critical and conscious dialogue among visitors.
• 2 Fashion Shows: Presenting unique upcycled collections: one created from used clothing with the help of a social tailoring workshop and another from deadstock items, with proceeds going to fund a charitable project. These events demonstrated how creativity can transform waste into fashionable items while promoting social causes.
• Upcycling Contest: Aimed at fashion students to encourage future professionals to develop new ideas for material reuse, promoting circular innovation.
• Market: Featuring exhibitors from all over Italy, showcasing a variety of circular fashion and craft products, allowing visitors to discover and purchase unique items.
• Talks: Experts in the sector discussed sustainable fashion and how technological innovation can make the used clothing supply chain more efficient.
• 2 Swap Parties: One for children and one for adults, promoting reuse and sharing, reducing excessive consumption and waste.

Many professionals and entities in the fields of circularity, fashion art, and crafts from all over Italy were involved in the event, including: Laboratorio POI, photographer Chiara Agostinetto, the benefit corporation Mercato Circolare, the brand Italia90, the Batik collective, the association IB-Artemide, the brand Barone Ostu, eco-printer Laudisia Colonnelli, the brand Divergente, the social tailoring Kechic, various fashion institutes, the Belt Bag project, mender Natasha Goetz, Costanza vintage, Emporio Margherita, the brand CEA, Jukebox couture, the upcycling brand Eleven Daisies, the artisanal jewelry brand Manibargé, One Up Reuse, Cloré Handmade, Nobody is 100%, Poppi.lab, the artisanal brand Deda…

This rich initiative was born from the collaboration between Green Pea (the first large physical space in Italy dedicated to 360° sustainable living) and Atelier Riforma (an innovative social startup promoting circular fashion, also part of Turin Social Impact).

“We sincerely thank all the participants, exhibitors, speakers, and professionals who made this event possible, and especially Green Pea, for this valuable opportunity to leverage our expertise in circular fashion. The change that Atelier Riforma wants to bring to the fashion world also involves spreading awareness and educating consumers… and there’s no better way to do that than through fun and creativity!” – Elena Ferrero (CEO of Atelier Riforma)

This is the first edition of what is hoped to become a long-term collaboration, giving citizens a regular event and space to enjoy while exploring such a relevant topic as circularity.

A few days ago, while sitting on a bench in Piazza Paravia, we had the pleasure of meeting Diego Coriasco, legal representative of Patchanka, a type B social cooperative founded in 2012 with the goal of creating a more inclusive and humane work culture.

During our conversation, Diego shared their vision of social economy, which is centered on the concepts of community and person.To learn more, watch the new episode of Bench-Mark.

The interview is by Francesco Antonioli.

Watch previous episodes here.

From April to July in Turin, two different strategies have been tested to reduce the use of single-use plastic in packaging when shopping.
The Reusable Packaging Revolution project has involved citizens in using reusable containers at participating CRAI supermarkets, at the Crocetta market stalls, and in some local shops.

The first phase of the experiment will conclude in July, so it’s time to celebrate together!

We will do this on Tuesday, July 23, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the University of Management and Economics (Corso Unione Sovietica, 220) with a Midsummer Aperitif.

It will be an opportunity to talk about what we have done and how it went, meet the participants of the experiment, partners, and institutions, and share thoughts and ideas to imagine future prospects in the spaces of the SME Garden at the University.

Entry is free, and reservations are appreciated at this link to help us with the organization!
Bring a friend and your glass to toast together!

A collaboration between the Chamber of Commerce and the Metropolitan City for drafting a Plan dedicated to the social economy in the Turin area: this is the content of the agreement that will be presented on Thursday, July 18th at the Chamber of Commerce in the presence of Guido Bolatto, Secretary General of the Turin Chamber of Commerce, and Sonia Cambursano, Councilor of the Metropolitan City of Turin with a mandate for tourism, productive activities, economic development, and strategic planning.

In December 2021, the European Commission adopted an Action Plan for the Social Economy, presenting concrete measures to be implemented at both the national and Union levels.
In November 2023, the Council of the EU approved a Recommendation on developing the framework conditions for the social economy, inviting member states to promote a strategy that facilitates its development through favorable initiatives, measures, and legal frameworks, collaborating with stakeholders at all levels in building it. The Recommendation also includes establishing national, local, or regional contact points for the social economy, aimed at promoting social innovation, supporting the development of the social economy, and enhancing its potential for economic and social transformation.
The Turin area is at the forefront of elaborating a local implementation of these principles and action plans. For years, Turin has stood out for its attention to the social economy, thanks to initiatives promoted by a variety of actors: public, private, philanthropic, and third sector entities, united in the Torino Social Impact ecosystem.

The press conference will also be an opportunity to present the latest data on the social economy in the territory.

On Friday, July 12, as part of the HUB for European Projects for Social Economy, a workshop on the Interreg Alcotra program was held. This opportunity was aimed at the partners of Torino Social Impact, focusing on harnessing the European Union’s financial opportunities within one of the European cross-border cooperation programs. The program’s objectives are to address environmental challenges, stimulate the cross-border economic and social system, and overcome major cross-border obstacles through local, integrated, and inclusive cooperation.

The workshop, organized in collaboration with Weco Impresa Sociale with contributions from the Turin Chamber of Commerce and the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation, took place at the Cottino Social Impact Campus in Turin, which provided the space for hands-on learning.

A day dedicated to European project planning

The event saw the participation of 10 organizations interested in testing their skills in European project planning, aiming to learn and develop projects in the social field. The day was divided into two main sessions: a morning info session and an afternoon practical workshop.

Following the initial greetings, the morning info session included training on the Interreg Alcotra program. Maria Chiara Pizzorno, senior expert at Weco Impresa Sociale, presented an overview of the Interreg VI-A Italy-France Alcotra 2021-2027 Program. Her presentation gave participants the opportunity to delve into the program’s details, explore opportunities, and address challenges and key aspects to consider.

One of the highlights of the morning was the presentation of a successful experience by Elena Di Bella from the Metropolitan City of Turin, who illustrated the C.A.R.E. project – Community Support for the Resilience of Social and Health Ecosystems, an exemplary use of the Interreg Alcotra program funds.

The workshop resumed in the afternoon with a practical focus on Alcotra Single Projects, led by Weco Impresa Sociale. The goal was to work concretely on the call for single projects due at the end of the year. With the guidance of present experts, there were ample opportunities for discussing project ideas and receiving immediate feedback, thus laying the groundwork for effective applications.

An opportunity for training on European projects

The design workshop on the Interreg Alcotra Single Projects Call proved to be a valuable opportunity for all entities interested in European project planning and social economy. The combination of informative and practical sessions enabled participants to gain knowledge and practical skills, thereby facilitating their participation in European calls.

On July 9th, Mario Calderini, spokesperson for Torino Social Impact and full professor at the School of Management of the Politecnico di Milano, spoke during the hearings at the Senate of the Republic regarding bill no. 1049: a proposal for the promotion of social impact projects in the territory.

Prof. Calderini presented his vision of enhancing and supporting projects with a social impact that is intentional, additional, and measurable: true impact and not just positive externalities. This vision has been the foundation of Torino Social Impact since 2017 and currently drives an ecosystem of over 320 partners.

To listen to the hearing
Finance and Treasury Commission – Office of the Presidency
Promotion of social impact projects in the territory

As part of the 12th edition of the CSR and Social Innovation Fair, the third edition of the Impact Award returns. This award is dedicated to measuring the economic, social, and environmental impact generated by sustainability projects. The goal is to emphasize the importance of impact evaluation and the need to involve stakeholders in the process.

The award is open to all profit, non-profit, and public administration organizations based in Italy, which have implemented and evaluated a project between 2020 and 2023, with impacts also on Italian territory. Organizations must have communicated the impact of their initiatives through various channels such as events, workshops, websites, newsletters, or reports.

Participation Procedure

Applications must be submitted by August 31, 2024, using the project presentation form, differentiated by categories of businesses, non-profits, and public administration. It is possible to participate with multiple projects, each with a dedicated form. Each application must include information about the organization, a description of the project and methodology used, impact results, details on stakeholder involvement, and dissemination actions of the initiative.

Read the regulations
Application form for businesses
Application form for non-profits
Application form for public administrations

For more information: premioimpatto@koinetica.it

Presented on July 10 in Rome at the Chamber of Deputies, the National Center of Excellence for Social Innovation will be based in Turin, the only Italian city chosen by the EU, in the ex-Incet premises. This new institution aims to link public policies with innovative social practices. This is an important recognition for the City of Turin first and foremost, and for the entire social innovation ecosystem that the territory has fostered for years, also through Torino Social Impact.

The Italian Center of Excellence for Social Innovation was born in collaboration with similar centers across the European Union, thanks to an initiative supported by the EaSI program and funded by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+). The Center will serve as a support platform for public administrations, businesses, and civil society, tackling complex social challenges with innovative approaches.

Among the partners involved are the Polytechnic University of Turin, the Polytechnic University of Milan, the University of Bologna, Euricse, and the Giacomo Brodolini Foundation. This collaboration aims to create an inclusive and collaborative ecosystem, facilitating the exchange of skills between public and private actors. The City of Turin is a founding partner of Torino Social Impact, as is the Polytechnic University of Turin. The Giacomo Brodolini Foundation is also an active partner in the territorial ecosystem, confirming the importance of networking on innovation and social economy issues.

The SEED (Social Innovation Ecosystem Development) project, coordinated by the Municipality of Turin, won the ESFA call for proposals to strengthen national centers and promote transnational collaboration. The main objectives of the Center are to disseminate knowledge about social innovation, be a reference point for public policy design, and create a bridge between Italy and other European competence centers.

The Center will offer various services, including strategy definition, consulting and training for public bodies, the third sector, and businesses, support for accessing European funding, and promoting cooperation among stakeholders for public-private partnerships.

For more information, click here and here.

Futura Law Firm starl SB, with the support of ICC Italia, has organized a roundtable on July 17 featuring experts from the platform world, with various backgrounds (compliance, software development, entrepreneurship, marketing).

The event will be followed by a networking aperitif.

We believe this will be a great opportunity for the digital community of Turin to meet, especially for operators involved in different stages of the supply chain.

Register here.

On July 8th, the second meeting of the Community of Practice on Gender Equality took place at Pink Coworking. Following an initial session focused on in-depth discussion of the topic and exchange among social economy organizations, this second meeting centered on Gender Equality Certification.

UNI/PdR 125: A Valuable Path for Businesses and Public Administrations

Monica Cerutti, an expert in social inclusion policies and gender issues, who curated the Community of Practice, was joined by Alessandra Brogliatto, head of the Research, Development, Training, and Equal Opportunities Sector for Confcooperative Piemonte Nord.

Additionally, in the second part of the afternoon, two ecosystem partners shared their certification journey: Synesthesia, a benefit corporation specializing in strategic consulting, software development, marketing services, ecommerce, training, and event organization, and Cooperativa Esserci, which has been dedicated to the inclusion of vulnerable individuals for over 30 years.

Both organizations showcased their corporate welfare models, the successes they achieved, and the challenges faced during the certification process.

The meeting was held at Pink Coworking, a welcoming environment where women of all ages, orientations, and backgrounds work together. The coworking space offers an alternative to the isolation of home-based smart working and fosters the creation of new alliances and professional opportunities. This space is a project of the Acca association, supported by the Circoscrizione 1 of the City of Turin.

The meeting was part of the Community of Practice project, supported by the Chamber of Commerce of Turin and the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation.

The Movimento Consumatori APS, in collaboration with Sloweb, has launched the Observatorio Consumo Digitale Responsabile (OCDR), an initiative aimed at promoting awareness and responsibility in the consumption of digital technologies. This initiative is part of the “AgEnDa: Assistere, Educare, Diffondere” project, funded by the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, with the goal of fostering digital transition.

OCDR mission

The OCDR aims to become the first national platform and network dedicated to responsible digital consumption, enabling citizens to discover and utilize digital products and services that have a positive economic, social, and environmental impact. The mission is to make digital consumption more inclusive, sustainable, and conscious, in line with the objectives of the 2030 Agenda.

The Observatory is committed to identifying and giving visibility to profit and non-profit entities engaged in responsible digital consumption. By distributing a questionnaire, it collects data on products and services that promote sustainable technological consumption. The gathered data will be used to inform and raise awareness among citizens, as well as to produce position papers and an annual report on the topic.

The OCDR particularly addresses the most vulnerable consumers, helping them to identify and consciously use the technological services and products that best meet their needs. The Observatory does not judge the entities it monitors but provides a space for reporting unresolved consumer issues and can intervene in cases of unfair commercial practices.

How to join?

To join the OCDR, interested entities must complete a membership application form, available here. Membership is reviewed by Movimento Consumatori APS and Sloweb, which approve the publication of information sheets on responsible digital services.

For more information and to participate in the initiative, visit the OCDR website or contact info@ocdr.it.

With this initiative, Movimento Consumatori APS and Sloweb aim to create a more aware and responsible community in the use of digital technologies, contributing to a more sustainable and inclusive future.

The coexistence of differences is an essential ingredient for fostering well-being, competitiveness, and value within organizations. With this conviction, Amapola is launching an internal division dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), further consolidating its commitment to social issues. Since its founding in 2009, the Benefit Corporation has specialized in sustainability consulting and communication. Senior consultant Emilia Blanchetti joins Amapola’s team to lead this initiative, bringing with her thirty years of experience in the field.

The New DEI Division: A Strategic Commitment

Amapola’s approach is based on a deep understanding of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) issues and solid experience in sustainability consulting and communication. The new DEI consultancy areas include:

• Assessment
• Policy design
• Goals and strategy development
• Communication of the DEI journey
• Reporting on DEI metrics
• Support for certifications, including the gender equality certification UNI PdR 125:2022

Emilia Blanchetti has a long career in sustainability, with extensive experience in consulting, organizing, and managing events and stakeholder engagement projects. She has collaborated with public and private companies, public administrations, governments, and non-profit organizations both nationally and internationally. Among her achievements are complex communication and dissemination projects, as well as coordinating significant national festivals like the Verde e Blu Festival and the WE – Women’s Equality Festival.

Amapola’s Vision and DEI Networking

DEI policies are crucial for organizational growth: they represent a significant social commitment to people and communities, clearly define the company’s values, enhance credibility with stakeholders and the market, and have a tangible impact on results and competitiveness, as numerous studies have shown. Moreover, amid strong regulatory pushes on human rights issues – consider the latest European directives on reporting or due diligence – it is essential to raise awareness by reviewing business processes and extending it to the supply chain. Key application areas include gender equality, support for parenting and caregiving, creating an inclusive work environment, and valuing differences within and outside companies.

“Promoting diversity and inclusion has long been proven to generate competitive advantages. However, in Italy, the topic is still in the process of being fully adopted by many companies”, comments Emilia Blanchetti, the new team leader of Amapola’s division. “We face a multi-speed scenario where each organization must be guided according to its maturity level: some need help setting up a DEI policy, while others need a partner to highlight and enhance existing initiatives. Our proposal starts from an in-depth analysis of real needs using innovative tools and is always results-oriented and focused on improving competitiveness”.

The proposed methodology is based on stakeholder relationships, active listening, facilitation, and co-designing DEI strategies with the participation and involvement of all key interlocutors. This approach helps stabilize and solidify the process because it is based on shared values, projects, and objectives. Furthermore, thanks to a vast network of relationships at the national level, Amapola can activate synergies on DEI projects with accredited and institutional partners, creating profitable collaborations with businesses, associations, NGOs, and public administrations.

A New Milestone

“We embrace the words of activist Fabrizio Acanfora, who suggests talking about the coexistence of differences rather than inclusion: a horizontal and egalitarian perspective on the subject that convinces us”, explains Elena Mancino, Amapola partner. “For Amapola, this new division is not just a business goal but a new milestone in a journey. Emilia brings with her a wealth of valuable experience and passion for our reality.”

Amapola Srl Benefit Corporation specializes in sustainability consulting with a particular focus on communication. Founded in 2009, it accompanies companies and organizations in building sustainability pathways and projects, making them alive and shared with all stakeholders. To this end, it offers structured listening and stakeholder engagement services, institutional and environmental communication, sustainability reporting, media relations, content production, video production, and event organization, along with consultancy in conflict management and the creation of CSR projects. Amapola has operational offices in Milan, Turin, and Alessandria, as well as a network of correspondents throughout Italy.

On the occasion of the Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2024, on September 28th and 29th, Giardino Forbito confirms its collaboration with Slow Food with a dedicated program. As always, this will take place within the context of the Googreen Biodiversity Market, which, for this event, will be held over two days and will host local farmers and artisans, as well as national excellence.

Saturday, September 28

• Interviews with producers conducted by Alice Poli and Antonella Giani
• Presentation of the book “Fail or You’re Dead” by Acquario Editions
• Environmental workshops by Metropolitan Pollinators, Beesù, and Erbabrusca
• Presentation of the “Googreen Immersive Walks,” in collaboration with Art Site Land, Andrate Nordic Walking, and Orchestra Terra Madre

Sunday, September 29

• Stand-up comedy by Serena Bongiovanni
• Talk Conversas: Recycling
• “Man Reads Nature.” In collaboration with Book Silent Torino
• Environmental workshops by Metropolitan Pollinators, Beesù, and Erbabrusca
• Lesson on the “Seed Planter” and presentation of the immersive walk at Palazzo Traversa and the Bra vegetable gardens, in collaboration with Aregoladarte and the Bra Civic Museums
• Photo and video reportage by Greta Stella

The first webinar for the European Week for Waste Reduction took place on Friday 21 June, entitled: “Let’s do it! Business strategy for reduce food waste“.

2024 will be the year dedicated to food waste and the environmental, social and economic consequences it entails. Precisely for this reason the webinar focuses on the solutions and strategies that companies can undertake or have already undertaken to solve this problem.

Here are the invited companies and their actions:

How to recover food and promote conscious consumption, with Matteo Guidi of LAST MINUTE MARKET – IMPRESA SOCIALE S.R.L.
Concrete food sharing solutions for charity in the profit and non-profit sector with Marco Raspati from Regusto – Recuperiamo Società Benefit
The impact of food waste and how large retailers can minimize it thanks to the first digital assistant against waste, with Andrea Albert Maria Gasco of iThanks
How to create a culture of regeneration, from systems to good daily practices with Fiorenza Genovese of the Iren Group
How does the European Week For Waste Reduction plays a fundamental role in guiding businesses to take action to reduce food waste, with Bernardo Piccioli Fioroni of Utilitalia

Since 2015, Progesia has been guiding companies on a journey of growth and awareness towards sustainability and social impact.

Today, with Antonella Moira Zabarino, Sole Administrator of Progesia, we discover how this organization is working to create a more conscious and committed work environment and community in promoting sustainable and inclusive practices.

The interview is conducted by Francesco Antonioli.

Watch previous episodes here.

Climate change is the most critical challenge of our time. The impacts of global warming, including droughts, storms and other extreme weather events, are already being severely felt around the world. Urgent and sustained action must be taken both to mitigate climate change and to adapt to what is already inevitable.

Green Growth Generation is proud to be a partner of FARClimate, a Horizon-funded project that aims to implement transformative solutions on the path towards climate resilience in at least 20 regions and communities across Europe. The project addresses the complex challenges of developing and expanding climate resilience strategies, making them available and understandable to all, paying particular attention to the social, political and economic barriers commonly found.

To launch the project in the Turin area, GGG has organised, in collaboration with Rete ONG, Fiësca Verd and Fuori di Palazzo, an inaugural event to be held on Thursday 11 July at 5pm at the Orto Boschetto. The event will include a participatory workshop based on the Living Lab methodology, with the aim of promoting hands-on learning and active participation. This initiative will offer community members the opportunity to engage in meaningful activities and meet representatives of Turin’s community gardens. By bringing together different perspectives and experiences, we aim to strengthen the local social network and improve the collective impact on sustainable urban development. 

LaGemma Venture s.r.l. is the new investment company established in March 2024 in Cuneo, by Fondazione CRC in collaboration with SocialFare | Centro per l’Innovazione Sociale, with the aim of creating an investment and growth hub based in Cuneo and capable of extending its operations nationwide.

The company’s mission is to attract the best startups at the Italian level, to help them grow within acceleration and investment paths implemented in collaboration with national partners.

To date, different companies have joined, as partners, LaGemma Venture: Fonti Alta Valle Po (Acqua Eva), Albertengo, Aurora Naturale, Baladin, Bio Poplar, eViso AI for commodities, GAI, JoinFruit, Michelis, Monge, Olimac, Rivoira Giovanni & Figli, San Bernardo, Golosità dal 1885 (Sebaste), Valgrana, Venchi.

LaGemma AGRIFOOD24 For A Sustainable Planet is the first call4future launched by LaGemma Venture, in collaboration with SocialFare IS Certified Incubator, and is designed to accelerate startups that can offer positive impact solutions through technology and innovation in Agrifood.

The goal of call4future is to attract the best ideas on four areas:

• Agriculture: innovation and technology supporting greater respect for soil, animals and people.
• Food supply chain: technology helps shorten the supply chain, finding solutions with less ecological impact, quality and proximity for the end user.
• Nutrition: modern food is culture; it must aim to provide a healthy balance, combining and using foods in even alternative ways
• Circular economy: reducing waste and reusing waste

Who can participate?

Startups with a validated prototype or in the revenue making stage, whose models have the potential to grow qualitatively, quantitatively and rapidly, nationally and internationally, can participate.

What does the program offer?

The program offers 4 months of intensive acceleration, a cash investment of up to €160k, prestigious partner companies in the agrifood field, access to a network of mentors and investors, and online and in-person coaching activities.

LaGemma AGRIFOOD24 is open until September 29, 2024: you can apply by filling out the form available here.

After the completion of the first stage of the initiative, the “Ideas Competition”, the 20^th edition of the contest for new entrepreneurial projects now enters into full swing with its Stage II, the “Business Plan Competition“, promoted by I3P, Innovative Business Incubator of Politecnico di Torino, and 2i3T, Business Incubator of the University of Turin.

The contest is free of charge and is open to all aspiring entrepreneurs over the age of 18 with the aim of encouraging and supporting the creation of innovative and knowledge-intensive start-ups to promote the economic development of the Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta regions of Italy.

Anyone can participate, either individually or as a team, even without having taken part in the previous stage, by submitting by July 29^th, 2024 an innovative business project in one of the five competition categories: Cleantech & Energy, ICT, Industrial, Life Sciences, Tourism and Cultural & Creative Industries.

Organised within the framework of the Italian National Award for Innovation (PNI) promoted by PNICube, Start Cup Piemonte Valle d’Aosta provides a unique opportunity to transform studies and research into business projects, regardless of their stage of development, and to join the network of innovative company incubators. The winners will in fact receive support for the birth of their start-ups, support in defining their strategy, accompaniment on the market through contact with their first customers, and introduction to investors and banks for raising capital.

The awards for the best projects

Following the closing of applications on Tuesday, July 30^th and after the intermediate evaluation phases of the applications collected, by the beginning of November the best start-up projects participating in the Business Plan Competition will be decided and then awarded with prizes of economic value, as well as special mentions, awarded with the support of a Jury consisting of entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and business angels.

Thanks to the endowment made available by the promoters and supporters of the 2024 edition, this year the total prize pool rises to more than €75,000 and will be provided in cash, intended to generate financial resources functional to the startup of innovative startups, and services, offered by various partners.

The three overall winners will receive cash prizes: the first place winner will receive a prize of €7,500, the second €5,000 and the third €2,500. The top six projects in the rankings will also be awarded a prize of 1,000 euros each for entry into PNI 2024, the Italian National Innovation Prize, the “champions cup” among the winning business projects of the regional Start Cups that this year will be held on December 5^th & 6^th, 2024 in Rome, organized by the University of Rome “Tor Vergata” in collaboration with the universities and research institutions of the Start Cup Lazio network, as part of the Lazio Innovation Ecosystem called Rome Technopole funded by PNRR.

As always, there will also be many special prizes up for grabs, offered by several sponsors interested in contributing concretely to the development of innovation:

• Fondazione CRC, which is attentive to interventions aimed at competitiveness and sustainable development, will award the Fondazione CRC Prize, worth €10,000, to the best entrepreneurial project that sets up business in the Province of Cuneo;
• the Autonomous Region of Valle d’Aosta, aimed at entrepreneurial development in the Aosta Valley region, will award the Valle d’Aosta Prize of €7,500 to the best entrepreneurial project that establishes the enterprise in the Pépinière d’Entreprises of Aosta or Pont-Saint-Martin;
• the Piedmont Aerospace Cluster, an association that aims to strengthen the aerospace sector-working with all players in the sector and also through the creation of projects for the dissemination of innovation, will award the Sustainability in Aerospace Prize, worth €7,500, to the best project that considers the theme of sustainability in aeronautics and space;
• Fondazione Laura & Franco Beltramo ETS, an entity that supports innovative projects in the field of scientific research and technological innovation, will offer two Social Innovation Prizes totaling €15,000 for two best entrepreneurial projects in the fields of medicine, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, agriculture and food needs that promote social progress and the development of better living conditions;
• LINKS Foundation, a research center interested in fostering technological and economic growth, increasing ecosystem competitiveness and enhancing intellectual property, will award the City of the Future and Sustainability Prize, worth a total of €7,500 in the form of services, to up to two of the best projects proposing innovative products and/or services based on sustainability-related technologies;
• Jacobacci & Partners, a reference firm in the Italian scene and one of the leading European companies in the field of intellectual property protection, will allocate to the two best entrepreneurial projects with intellectual property features, two prizes with a total value of €7,000, disbursed in the form of services;
• the UniCredit Start Lab Prize, offered by UniCredit, which is interested in supporting innovative startups in the stages of business life with specific actions, will consist of a mentorship session to assess a project’s eligibility for targeted content of the Start Lab program;
• three 5G & Emerging Tech awards in services for the best 5G-related entrepreneurial projects, offered as part of the City of Turin’s CTE NEXT project.

Five special mentions will be also awarded:

• “Female Entrepreneurship“, for the best female business project with a female-dominated team (greater than 50 percent);
• “Social Innovation“. for the best ‘Social Innovation’ project, which proposes innovative solutions in one of the fields stipulated in Article 2(1) of Legislative Decree 155/2006 on social enterprise;
• “Open Innovation / Industrial Spin Off“, dedicated to the best project concerning innovative products and/or services resulting from a Research activity conducted in collaboration between a company and a university in Piedmont;
• “Climate Change“, for the best business project with an impact on climate change that can integrate innovation, technology, protection and enhancement of natural resources in order to generate economic growth and environmental protection;
• “Sustainable Technologies“, to the best project that stands out particularly for its originality in the field of sustainable technologies, awarded by Jacobacci & Partners.

To stay up-to-date on all the competition news, you can subscribe to the email newsletter via the form available at the bottom of each page of the competition website, or follow Start Cup Piemonte Valle d’Aosta on its official social channels: Facebook, LinkedIn and X.

Humanity has always looked to the future, both today and in the distant past. This is evidenced by the enormous legacy of the ancient Egyptians, whose history began over 6,000 years ago. We know it thanks to numerous innovations introduced into civilization and the monumental works—literally—constructed over three millennia to celebrate and preserve memory, with a vision centered on designing tomorrow.

The technology of the time is studied and narrated through contemporary technology, now projected towards the virtual era, by centers of excellence such as the Egyptian Museum of Turin, the oldest in the world and considered the most important after Cairo’s. This bridge between the past, present, and future will be the focus of the free meeting organized for Tuesday, July 16, 2024, by I3P, the Innovative Business Incubator of the Polytechnic University of Turin, with Christian Greco, Director of the Egyptian Museum.

Christian Greco has been directing the museum since 2014 and is responsible for the restructuring and reorganization projects of the museum itinerary in 2014-2015 and 2023-2025. Leading the museum, he oversees legal and financial aspects and all scientific activities, promoting numerous temporary and traveling exhibitions, organizing conferences, workshops, and social inclusion projects, and developing collaborations with museums, universities, and research institutes, both nationally and internationally.

Greco has served on the scientific committees of various Italian and international museums and institutions. He is also the author of over 90 scientific publications and has been a keynote speaker at numerous national and international conferences. Alongside his teaching activities in Egyptology and Museology, he maintains a busy schedule of public engagements for scientific dissemination.

The July 16 meeting at I3P is part of the special event series titled Scintille: a series of meetings with brilliant minds and prominent personalities, not only from the world of technology, who have made significant impacts in their fields and beyond. The series is promoted by the incubator on the occasion of its 25th anniversary, continuing to offer the innovation community new opportunities for gathering, discussion, and inspiration for the entrepreneurship of tomorrow.

How to participate

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, starting at 6:00 PM, in person at the Agorà Hall of the I3P incubator, located within the Campus of the Polytechnic University of Turin and accessible from both the main gate at Corso Castelfidardo 30/A and the pedestrian entrance at Via Pier Carlo Boggio 59.

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

Program

6:00 PM | Participant Welcome

6:10 PM | Introductory Greetings – Paola Mogliotti, Director of I3P

6:15 PM | Opening of the Meeting – Adriano Marconetto, Entrepreneur In Residence of I3P

6:20 PM | Conversation with Christian Greco, Director of the Egyptian Museum of Turin

7:00 PM | Q&A Session with the Audience

7:20 PM | Conclusion of the Meeting

On July 3rd at 9:00 AM, at the Enviroment Park Congress Center, the City of Turin is organizing the event ‘Turin Towards Climate Neutrality: The Role of Energy Communities and Self-Consumption Groups’.

The event will focus on exploring the themes related to the journey towards climate neutrality undertaken by the City of Turin, with particular attention to the role that Renewable Energy Communities and local Self-Consumption Groups can play. The importance of these configurations for achieving future climate neutrality in Turin is evident, and the benefits extend far beyond the energy dimension: each community is called to respond to territorial and community needs, representing forms of local development, new entrepreneurship, and the construction of new supply chains.

The speakers’ presentations will delve into the main topics related to the current regulation of Renewable Energy Communities and Self-Consumption Groups, both nationally and locally, presenting the actions that the City of Turin intends to implement to support the spread of these configurations. In the second part of the morning, working groups will be created for all those interested in forming (or joining) a self-consumption configuration, in order to gather needs, opinions, questions, and requests towards the realization of a service that arises from co-design with the protagonists of the ongoing energy transition.

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The SocialTech4EU final conference “GREEN AND DIGITAL TOGETHER”, held at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels, concluded today, Thursday, July 27th. The event brought together numerous experts and professionals dedicated to social innovation and the green and digital transition, promoted by social economy clusters and entrepreneurs.

Among the highlights of the conference, the opening speech by Professor Mario Calderini, spokesperson for TSI and full professor at the Polytechnic University of Milan, captivated the audience. Calderini, an expert in Sustainability and Impact Management, emphasized the importance of overcoming territorial criteria in cluster policy modeling, focusing instead on knowledge and cohesion. “These two dimensions are particularly important within social economy clusters to promote innovation, demand aggregation, and solution scalability,” Calderini stated.

Another significant moment was the panel led by Raffaella Scalisi, senior advisor of Torino Social Impact, who explored the journey of SMEs and startups from idea to scalability. The discussion provided valuable insights on how to support and empower small and medium enterprises in the context of the green and digital transition.

The conference “GREEN AND DIGITAL TOGETHER” served as an important platform for discussion and networking, facilitating the sharing of experiences and best practices among participants. The event concluded with a strong message of cooperation and commitment towards a more sustainable and innovative future for the European social economy.

The SocialTech4EU project, co-funded by the European Union, aims to strengthen the resilience, innovation capacity, competitiveness, and sustainability of social economy ecosystems, startups, and SMEs in relation to the green and digital transition. The initiative is led by the Giacomo Brodolini Foundation in collaboration with five organizations from different European countries: ENSIE NETWORK (Belgium), Silicon Vilstal (Germany), ADV Romania (Romania), Cluster IDiA (Spain), and Coompanion (Sweden).

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Torino Social Impact is pleased to announce an important initiative promoted by ISTUD Business School and the Università Cattolica of Milan, aimed at the educational and professional inclusion of young refugees and holders of international protection.

Two scholarships, each worth €18,000, have been established for the Master in Human Resources and Organization. These scholarships cover participation costs, travel, meals, and accommodation. The goal is to provide comprehensive training that integrates theory and practice, preparing participants for a successful career in human resources.

The Master, designed to offer high-level training, combines theoretical lessons with practical experiences, promoting education oriented towards personal and professional growth. Collaboration with companies and institutions, an integral part of the program, allows participants to connect with the job market during their studies.

Why participate?

• Inclusion and diversity: promote social inclusion through education and professional training.
• Professional opportunities: access to a wide network of companies and professionals in the HR sector.
• Complete support: cost coverage to ensure a learning experience without financial barriers.

How to apply?

Applications are open to all young refugees and holders of international protection interested in a career in human resources. Details and requirements for submitting the application are available on the ISTUD Business School website.

The Innovative Enterprise Incubator of the Politecnico di Torino (I3P) has organized a series of free training events in collaboration with Jacobacci Avvocati and Jacobacci & Partners. These events are primarily targeted at startups and innovative SMEs but are open to anyone interested in learning more about the protection and enhancement of intellectual property in the entrepreneurial and professional sectors.

Following the first event in May and the second in June, the third and final event will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Titled “Software, Data, and AI Protection: a practical guide for startups”, the seminar will focus on young innovative companies that engage with digital innovation with originality and boldness, and that grapple with managing and protecting their intellectual property (IP).

Can new software be patented? Is it possible to protect an invention that uses artificial intelligence? Can someone else’s database be used freely? And most importantly, how can it be done correctly? During the meeting, practical examples will be presented to address these and many other questions, providing answers to common queries and doubts on the subject. Special emphasis will be placed on success stories demonstrating how the European approach to software protection can be effectively applied to startups and SMEs, and how this strategy should be adapted to the new reality of AI.

After the introduction by Leo Italiano, Senior Consultant at I3P and Program Manager of ESA BIC Turin, the event will feature presentations by Edgardo Deambrogi, Partner & Italian and European Patent Attorney at Jacobacci & Partners, Valerio Verdecchia, European Patent Attorney at Jacobacci & Partners, and Alberto Spoto, Lawyer at Jacobacci Avvocati.

Event schedule

• 17:00 | Welcome and participant registration
• 17:10 | Opening remarks by Leo Italiano, Senior Consultant at I3P and Program Manager of ESA BIC Turin
• 17:15 | Presentation by Edgardo Deambrogi, Partner & Italian and European Patent Attorney at Jacobacci & Partners
• 17:35 | Presentation by Valerio Verdecchia, European Patent Attorney at Jacobacci & Partners
• 17:55 | Presentation by Alberto Spoto, Lawyer at Jacobacci Avvocati
• 18:15 | Q&A session with the audience
• 18:30 | Conclusions and networking aperitif

How to participate

The event will take place on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, starting at 17:00, in person at the Agorà Room of the I3P incubator, located within the Politecnico di Torino Campus. The venue can be accessed from the main gate at Corso Castelfidardo 30/A or the pedestrian entrance at Via Pier Carlo Boggio 59.
Participation is free, but registration is required on Eventbrite.

Organizers

Founded in 1999, the Innovative Enterprise Incubator of the Politecnico di Torino (I3P) supports the creation and development of innovative startups with high technological intensity and growth potential, founded by university researchers, students, or external entrepreneurs. It provides strategic consulting services, coaching, mentoring, fundraising support, and workspaces. I3P’s mission is to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem to generate economic development and employment in innovative industrial sectors.
www.i3p.it

Jacobacci Avvocati
Founded in the mid-1990s, Jacobacci Avvocati aims to be a reference point in the field of intellectual property protection, in Italy and abroad. Today, the firm has a consolidated team of 15 partners and over 40 professionals operating in 4 offices in Italy and France. Its professionals specialize in various areas of intellectual property, from trademarks to patents to design, protecting the innovative ideas of an international clientele in diverse sectors, from technology to services.
www.jacobacci-law.com/it

Jacobacci & Partners
An international group with 13 offices across Europe, Jacobacci & Partners has been working in the field of intellectual property protection and enhancement for over 150 years. It manages 100,000 patents and 120,000 trademarks for over 10,000 clients worldwide. The firm is consistently ranked at the top of major international intellectual property rankings and has been certified as a “Great Place to Work” for 2023-2024. In 2023, it also achieved Gender Equality Certification.
www.jacobacci.com

Today, June 26, during an informative seminar on Sustainability at the Cottino Social Impact Campus aimed at businesses, lawyers, and certified accountants (to consider sustainability in the evolving socio-cultural and economic context), the launch of a new Community of Practice under Torino Social Impact was announced, specifically dedicated to Professional Orders and named OP4Impact (Professional Orders for Impact).

Initiated by the Orders of Certified Accountants, Lawyers, Labor Consultants, and Notaries, the goal of this working group is to address the main challenges faced by organizations aiming to generate ESG impact. By bringing together the expertise of professionals in administrative, legal, accounting, and notarial fields, it aims to create a powerful network capable of supporting and guiding organizations towards sustainable and responsible practices.

The Community of Practice project is an initiative of Torino Social Impact, representing 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 as part of TSI, it aims to create a collaborative space where partners can pool their expertise and work together on shared themes and challenges.
The Cottino Social Impact Campus will support the new Community of Practice by playing a facilitation and guidance role in the co-design and implementation of its activities.

OP4Impact joins four other currently active Communities of Practice, each addressing fundamental and highly relevant social issues (Benefit Corporations, NEET, Circular Economy, Gender Equality).

As summer approaches, Fondazione Time2 kicks off its Summer Camp: an experience away from home, often for the first time, that the foundation has been organizing for four years. This vacation is designed to ensure that people with disabilities can enjoy the same experiences as their peers, with the support of highly specialized personnel where needed.

This year, for the first time, Fondazione Time2 has also created a program for parents: an immersive residential course of reflection and sharing for parents of people with disabilities aged 15 to 29.

It will be the first national Summer School on the new developments introduced by the implementation of the new Delega Law 227/2021 on disability, carried out with the support of Fondazione CRT as part of the Disability Agenda project.

The Summer School will be held at the “Santo Stefano” Relais in Sandigliano (BI) from Sunday, July 21 to Friday, July 26, and is aimed at 30 parents who will voluntarily participate in a training and in-depth experience with teachers and experts.

There will be many topics on the agenda: from personalized life projects for children with disabilities to communication strategies, from regional and national activation paths to the contents of Delega Law 227/2021, and many other impactful topics in the field. There will also be group activities, recreational and sports moments with professionals and the Conductors of Independent Life Workshops.

The Summer Camp and the Summer School are two different paths and stays but with the same approach and perspective: to create accessible contexts for all people, in the city and in the mountains, and empowerment paths for people with disabilities and their families.

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The Summer School is an initiative of the “Sguardi al futuro” project and is carried out by: Fondazione Time2, Department of Philosophy and Educational Sciences of the University of Turin – Center for Independent Living Studies, DiVi, Committee for the implementation of Law 162/98 in Piedmont, Committee for the implementation of Law 162/98 in Valle d’Aosta and Lavazza Group. With the support of Fondazione CRT as part of the “Supporting Families” idea competition of the Disability Agenda.

On June 20th, the benefit corporations of the Torino Social Impact Community of Practice gathered for a new session of discussion and mutual learning. This time, the focus was on a key theme for effective and sustainable business management: good governance.

Using a card game created by operari, the 13 participating companies discussed both good and bad corporate governance practices, engaging in an innovative learning method.

Unveiling the secret of the “G” in sustainability

Game Masters Stefania Balliana and Giulia Gennaro guided the participants through a combination of gameplay and sharing, revealing how good governance can transform the future of their businesses. Through game-based learning, they learned to identify best governance practices and discard less effective ones. Working in teams, they navigated risks and opportunities, experiencing firsthand how to steer their companies toward a sustainable future.

The Fit4benefit initiative is part of the Community of practice project, supported by the Turin Chamber of Commerce and the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation.

Second event in the series: Social Procurement, the responsible choice for businesses

A series of online meetings has been created from the collaboration between the Turin Chamber of Commerce, Torino Social Impact, the Torino Industrial Union, and the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation to delve into the topic of social procurement, for a responsible choice by companies.

The meetings aim to explore the main aspects of this business strategy by examining both the elements of greatest interest for business development (supply side) and the main opportunities for entering a market (demand side) that, in addition to meeting the needs of companies, generates positive impacts on the territory.

The Turin Chamber of Commerce, which has been active for years in supporting local companies towards greater awareness and social responsibility, also through the Torino Social Impact project platform, has enthusiastically embraced this shared proposal

How can I integrate social procurement policies into my business strategy? How can I position my company’s offerings in the social procurement market? What characteristics must a business have to be considered a social supplier?

Experts and lecturers will attempt to answer these and other questions during the online meeting on Wednesday, July 3, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Thanks to contributions from Torino Social Impact, the Department of Management of the University of Turin, the Cottino Social Impact Campus, and testimonies from two local companies, we will discover the dynamics that this impact-driven business practice requires and the tools available to entrepreneurs to adapt and integrate them into their business strategy.

Participation is free after registration here

Explore the potential of applied games with us in a free event with many engaging and practical examples.

Experience together with Drimlab an engaging and stimulating experience organized directly in its laboratory on the second floor of the Fondazione Casa di Carità Arti and Mestieri Onlus. Try firsthand the games we have developed in our immersive and interactive room. Together we will explore the world of Applied Games, or video games and digital applications that exploit the logic of game design to achieve a purpose other than pure entertainment.

Places are limited, click here to reserve your spot!

The program on 06/27/2024:

• 16:00 – 16:15 | Welcome coffee
• 16:15 – 17:15 | Drimlab and the Applied Games
• 17:15 – 17:30 | Immersive environmental experiences
• 17:30 – 18:00 | DrimCity, Drimlab’s Smart Social City

Social procurement is a pillar activity for Torino Social Impact, which has been committed to promoting innovative forms of supply in the territory since its inception to support the growth of businesses and activities with social impact.

To pursue this goal, the All Included campaign was launched, aimed at promoting social procurement in the private sector, encouraging the purchase of products and services from social enterprises that prioritize impact.

Focus on profit, focus on social. All included and everyone included. This is the message encapsulated in the digital communication campaign that kicks off this week and will be disseminated across various platforms and multiplied through Torino Social Impact’s channels.

The campaign also includes an experimental portal to find social impact enterprises, currently dedicated to the circular economy sector, which will soon be expanded. On the portal, you can find different social entrepreneurship entities, such as cooperatives and social enterprises, benefit corporations, and innovative startups with a social vocation. You can filter them based on the service or product offered, the type of enterprise, and the predominant social mission.

Consult the portal at this link

What is social procurement?

Social procurement is a simple way to integrate impact goals into your company through purchasing decisions.

When a company decides to introduce social procurement into its supply chain, it continues to seek the best product or service at the most convenient price but also considers the social impacts it can generate. The principle of best “value” for money is reinforced with social “value.”

This can be achieved by purchasing products or services from social enterprises that practice the work inclusion of disadvantaged people or pursue other social impact goals, or by integrating social criteria into their supplier selection procedures.

The campaign and the portal are part of the European project Buy Social, funded by the European Council for Innovation and the Executive Agency for SMEs (EISMEA) under the SMP-COSME-2022-BUYSOCIALB2BMARKET call.

The social procurement program of Torino Social Impact is supported by the Torino Chamber of Commerce and the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation.

IAAD. – Istituto d’Arte Applicata e Design di Torino launches an unmissable opportunity for young talents in the field of social innovation and design. With the call for the Academic Year 2024-2025, IAAD offers four scholarships for the first year of the Academic Diploma of First Level in Innovation Design for Business, Culture, and Social.

The Initiative:

For over 40 years, IAAD has stood out as a center of excellence in design and higher education, connecting students, institutions, and companies. In 2021, Turin was recognized by the European Union as the only Italian city committed to developing social innovation projects, a recognition that positions the Piedmontese capital as a global hub for innovation. This initiative not only strengthens Turin’s reputation as a city of innovation but also assigns IAAD an international coordinating role.

Scholarship Details:

The scholarships will cover 25% of the annual tuition for the first academic year and will be awarded solely on the basis of merit. Graduating students with a final grade between 89/100 and 100/100 are invited to apply. There are no income requirements, making this opportunity accessible to a wide range of candidates.

How to Apply: Interested students must:

Submit their application online through the official IAAD website. Send the required documentation, including a copy of the high school diploma and a valid ID, via email to orientamento@iaad.it with the subject “Innovation Design Scholarship Application”.

The admission process includes a mandatory test to verify the candidates’ eligibility. The final selection will consider the high school grade and performance in the admission test.

Terms and Deadlines:

The application deadline is set for July 29, 2024. The results will be communicated via email to the selected students, who must confirm their acceptance and proceed with enrollment within the specified terms. In case of non-acceptance, the scholarship will be reassigned to the next candidate on the list.

Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria:

To be eligible, candidates must:

• Hold a high school diploma with a final grade not lower than 89/100.
• Be no older than 24 years.
• Complete the application process and pass the admission test.

The scholarships are not cumulative with other financial aid offered by IAAD. Moreover, to maintain the scholarship in subsequent years, students must pass exams with a weighted average of no less than 27/30.

Conclusion:

IAAD continues to support the growth of young talents by promoting social innovation through design. This initiative not only facilitates access to quality education but also contributes to shaping the leaders of tomorrow in the field of innovation.

For more information and to apply, visit the official IAAD website.

An event on June 28, open to everyone, on the following topics:

• Benefit Corporations: an innovative and virtuous model
• Gender equality in social sustainability
• Governance and artificial intelligence
• Greenwashing and Socialwashing

The event, scheduled from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, is accredited by the Order of Lawyers and the Chartered Accountants and Accounting Experts, but registration is required for everyone here.

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On June 6, at the Talent Garden Foundation Agnelli Auditorium, the event co-organized by Tribe by ToTeM and the SPORT INNOVATION HUB took place. This event brought together experts in innovation, technology, and sports, united by a common passion for the growth of startups and the improvement of athletic performance through innovative solutions.

The event kicked off with a speech by Vittoria Gozzi, President of the sportech incubator Wylab, a hub for technological development in the sports world.

Following this, the evening was led by Marta Serrano Valenzuela, Executive Director of Sport Innovation Hub.

The panel featured three important figures in the sportech landscape:

• Davide Berrino, CEO & Founder of ToSwim.

A passionate swimmer and pioneer in the field of conversational artificial intelligence, whose startup, ToSwim, aims to promote swimming as a healthy lifestyle.

• Elisabetta Merlo, CEO & Founder of Seere.

At just 24 years old, Merlo founded Seere, an innovative startup that develops wearable solutions to optimize training and prevent injuries in athletes. Using real-time data and artificial intelligence, Seere is revolutionizing the way athletes train.

• Giuseppe Pastore, CTO & Co-Founder of Postura Ergonomics (formerly Gymnasio).

A computer engineer, he co-founded Gymnasio to revolutionize home sports training through motion tracking. Later, the startup was renamed Postura Ergonomics and focused on improving ergonomic assessments in manufacturing companies.

The event offered an inspiring overview of how new technologies can be applied to the world of sports to enhance performance and safety.

A special thanks goes to Tribe by ToTeM and the Fondazione Agnelli for making this event possible, which represented an important opportunity for discussion and growth for all participants.

Innovation and technology continue to play a crucial role in the development of sports, and events like this are essential for building an increasingly advanced and sustainable future for athletes and sports organizations.

The JJB team from IIS Camillo Olivetti in Ivrea (TO) wins the Dream Jobs 2023/24 competition!

Dream Jobs is the national school competition exploring sports and the surrounding industrial, economic, and territorial ecosystems. This educational initiative promotes creative thinking and the passion most young people have for sports, enabling them to acquire valuable knowledge and skills for successful entry into the workforce or to facilitate their academic journey. Dream Jobs helps transform young people’s passion for sports into successful careers, making them true change-makers in the industry of the future.

The 2023/2024 edition saw the participation of 430 students from 18 high schools across 10 regions of Italy, engaging them in a path of education and growth.

Dream Jobs allowed students to discover new career prospects related to the world of sports while learning to appreciate the territories they live in. Cities, with their green spaces and community centers, became key players in a process of “sportivization.”

Meetings with experts and moments of inspiration

In collaboration with ASAG from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Milan, a national itinerary was organized where students had opportunities to interact with sports industry experts, including executives, athletes, entrepreneurs, technicians, young startups, and scientific references.

And the winners are…

The wait is finally over!

Votes from the public through the Sporters app were combined with those from a distinguished jury composed of sports industry experts like Emanuela Confalonieri (Director of ASAG – Catholic University of Milan), Gianluca Rosso (SIH advisor), Fabio Santoro (former FIGC), Valeria Santagata (former DS of IIS Pacinotti in Rome), Marta Serrano (Director of Sport Innovation Hub), and Rocco Galasso (Vice President of ADISE) to determine the top eight winning teams of the Dream Jobs 2023/24 edition:

• Team 1 JJB – IIS OLIVETTI (Ivrea – TO)
• Team 2 I have a dream – ITIS GIORDANI (Caserta)
• Team 3 Operone Lac – LSS ROSETTI (Ascoli Piceno)
• Team 4 Rubber dog – IISS COPERNICO PASOLI (Verona)
• Team 5 Only Girls – ISIS VALDARNO (San G. Valdarno – AR)
• Team 6 Bobbio 1 – IIS NORBERTO BOBBIO (Carignano – TO)
• Team 7 Magnesia – LS MARCONI (Foggia)
• Team 8 SORS – LS GALILEI (Dolo – VE)

A special award for the best

The top eight winning teams of Dream Jobs will be awarded the opportunity to experience the Sport Innovation Growth Camp.

The camp, held at the end of September, will offer participants the chance to:

• Develop skills in sports innovation through training activities, workshops, and creative challenges.
• Meet excellent mentors, industry professionals, and key figures in the sports business world.
• Network with other young talents and make new friends.
• Enjoy an experience filled with fun and socialization.

The camp is not just a prize but a unique opportunity for professional and personal growth, discovering new opportunities in the sports world, and giving a boost to their future.

Stay updated!

Keep following us to discover all the news about Dream Jobs and upcoming initiatives for young sports enthusiasts. Follow us on our social media channels and website to not miss any updates!

Are you ready to turn your passion into a dream job?

Dream Jobs is the perfect launchpad for your future. If you have talent, passion, and a willingness to take on challenges, don’t miss the chance to participate in the next edition!

Go to the Dream Jobs page to see the national rankings and more info.

Monday, June 17, from 2 to 4 PM, the webinar “Fundamentals and Principles of Solutions Journalism” was held: the first in a series of webinars, part of the Torino Impact Journalism initiative, sponsored by Social Impact Agenda for Italy, which aims to explore how journalism can promote change by involving all societal actors, from institutions to businesses, to address major environmental and social challenges.

The importance of solutions-oriented journalism in the current media context

During the webinar – organized in collaboration with the Order of Journalists of Piedmont – 100 journalists, communicators, media experts, and interested parties participated, having the opportunity to listen and interact with prominent speakers to discuss the role and importance of the solutions journalism approach in the current media context.

Among the speakers sharing their experiences were Stefano Arduini, Director of VITA magazine and Vita.it; Peter Damgaard, Chief Operating Officer of the Constructive Institute; Alessia Gianoncelli, Director of Knowledge and Programs at Impact Europe; Jodie Jackson, author and founder of News Literacy Lab; Tina Rosenberg, Co-founder of the Solutions Journalism Network; and Assunta Corbo, journalist, author, and founder of the Constructive Network.

Testimonies of Solutions Journalism towards positive change in information

The meeting was an important opportunity for debate and exchange among national and international experts. Through two discussion sessions, the speakers shared their experiences and testimonies, addressing two central themes: the first roundtable focused on the question: “Can solutions journalism be the way out of the journalism crisis?“.

To answer this, the speakers delved into the causes of the decline in interest in news, the psychological effects of constant negative news, and why Solutions Journalism can be a solution to the journalism crisis; what are the distinctive traits of constructive journalism, and how to define journalism that has a social impact.

The second roundtable aimed to tell “experiences and cases of solutions journalism“: Tina Rosenberg presented concrete cases showing how solutions journalism can offer greater rigor as a methodology to ensure truth and accuracy in reporting news, while Peter Damgaard Kristensen shared a representative case of solutions journalism that embodies the principles of impartiality and independence.

Assunta Corbo shared the experience of the Italian Constructive network, while Jodie Jackson focused on the social responsibility of journalists in assessing the impact of news and increasing public trust, through a case study. Finally, Alessia Gianoncelli showed how journalism can contribute to advancing impact investing solutions.

Thanks to their diverse experiences and perspectives, the webinar overall allowed for a deeper understanding of how Solutions Journalism can be a powerful tool for positive change, promoting journalism that not only highlights problems but also proposes effective solutions and inspires concrete actions.

To learn more, don’t miss the upcoming webinars scheduled:

• September 16, 2-4 PM – Social impact metrics in journalism
• October 21, 2-4 PM – Stories that make a difference
• November 18, 2-4 PM – Economic sustainability of impact journalism

Yesterday, Monday, June 17, Mario Calderini, Professor at Politecnico di Milano and Spokesperson for Torino Social Impact, and Davide Dal Maso, Partner at Avanzi Sostenibilità per Azioni and Vice President of the Promoting Committee of the Social Impact Stock Exchange, spoke at the presentation meeting of the Social Impact Stock Exchange aimed at the members of the Sustainable Finance Forum.

The online meeting stemmed from the desire to engage with financial operators interested in impact investments during the study and design phase of the future capital market.

The Social Impact Stock Exchange is a project aimed at creating a capital market dedicated to “impact” enterprises, which intentionally, additionally, and measurably achieve a positive social impact, and where transactions are based on both financial value and the measured social impact value.

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From start-up to cluster in the framework of the new EU Innovation Agenda

To innovate means to introduce new products, services, processes, business models into the economic system for the first time, or to improve existing ones. The Piedmont region has a long manufacturing tradition that has led to the creation of many private companies and start-ups, attracting talented individuals and providing a rich environment for innovation. For the Piedmont innovation system to be highly innovative, transformative, and competitive, it needs to become an ecosystem where sectors and various actors are as integrated and dynamic as possible.

In this context, the ACCELERATE GDT project aims to enhance actions and policies related to clusters, strengthen their capacity to grow and cooperate with SMEs, and support their dual green and digital transition. On the other hand, the SKALE2CT project focuses on increasing the resources and capacities of public organizations to improve the scaleup services of enterprises, particularly in emerging sectors such as health and digital.

Based on a reflection on the local innovative context, the event’s goal is to contribute positively to a strategic reflection aimed at identifying possible key elements for developing a more effective and robust innovation ecosystem within the context of the European innovation perspective. The seminar brings together personalities active in the metropolitan and regional innovation ecosystem and the partners of the two Interreg projects. The meeting aims to stimulate the exchange of ideas and good practices.

Agenda

Registration Form

For more information: progetti.eu@cittametropolitana.torino.it

SAA School of Management, Fondazione Accademia Maurizio Maggiora, Unioncamere, and Enterprise Europe Network are pleased to invite you to the event titled “Frugal Innovation as a Model for the Development of the Piedmontese Productive and Social Ecosystem”, which will be held on July 8th at 5:00 PM.

This event provides an opportunity for discussion to understand the functioning of a new approach model aimed at simplifying product components and production processes into basic elements to create high-quality products and services at a lower cost.

The event will feature Jaideep Prabhu, Director of the Center for India & Global Business at the Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, one of the leading international scholars on frugal innovation and author of the book “Frugal Innovation: How to Do More with Less,” and Pietro Laureano, UNESCO consultant, founder of the Center for Traditional Knowledge Studies, who led the recovery and regeneration that brought Matera to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site and promoter of the World Bank on Traditional Knowledge and their innovative use, created by UNESCO together with the International Institute of Traditional Knowledge of Florence.

To view the program and participate, click here.

“GREEN AND DIGITAL TOGETHER”

On June 27th, Torino Social Impact will be in Brussels at the European Economic and Social Committee for the closing event of SocialTech4EU, a two-year project that began in September 2022, funded by the European Innovation Council and the Executive Agency for SMEs (EISMEA) through the joint cluster initiatives (EUROCLUSTERS) for Europe’s recovery (SMP-COSME-2021-CLUSTER).

Social economy organizations often face structural difficulties related to accessing new digital and green business models, particularly concerning precarious financial sustainability, access to funding, lack of skills, inability to attract talent, and poor market competitiveness compared to traditional SMEs.

This project aimed to strengthen the resilience, innovation capacity, competitiveness, and sustainability of social economy ecosystems, with a particular focus on social tech enterprises.

Through SocialTech4EU, a call for social enterprises was published, providing funds to undertake training courses in business, digitalization, and innovative technology management.

On May 16th, Open Incet hosted the event “SocialTech4EU: Innovate & Connect with Italian enterprises. Presentation of project results and networking session”, a meeting to showcase the results achieved and foster relationships between social enterprises and local stakeholders.

Organized by Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini Srl SB and Torino Social Impact, the event represented an opportunity to explore the SocialTech4EU project, which is currently the largest support and training program for social enterprises in Europe, co-financed by the European Union under the framework of Joint Cluster Initiatives (EUROCLUSTERS) for Europe’s recovery.

For the project’s closure, the SocialTech4EU conference “GREEN AND DIGITAL TOGETHER” is scheduled for June 27th, to learn more about social innovation and the green and digital transition driven by clusters and entrepreneurs.

The speakers:

• Giuseppe Guerini, member of the EESC and president of Cecop-Cicopa Europe
• Diego Dutto, member of the EESC and national coordinator of Legacoopsociali
• Anna Athanasopoulou, head of the Proximity, Social Economy, Creative Industries Unit (GROW.G.2)
• Margit Perko, policy officer at the Social and Inclusive Entrepreneurship Unit (EMPL.G.3)
• Mario Calderini, full professor at the Politecnico di Milano, high-level expert in Sustainability and Impact Management, and spokesperson for Torino Social Impact

TSI coordinated this initiative together with the Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini, collaborating with five organizations from Belgium (European Network of Social Integration Enterprises – ENSIE NETWORK), Germany (Silicon Vilstal), Romania (ADV Romania), Spain (Cluster IDiA), and Sweden (Coompanion).

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A new European funding opportunity has opened up for social economy organizations: under the European Social Fund (ESF+) Social Innovation+ program, a call for proposals has been published. This call aims to scale up already tested social initiatives focused on integrating long-term unemployed individuals into the labor market and promoting their social inclusion.

To facilitate participation in the call, on Friday, June 7th, the European Projects HUB for Social Economy organized an info session dedicated to exploring the call in depth. The webinar was led by Weco Impresa Sociale in collaboration with the National Contact Point for the EaSI program.
After presenting the European EaSI Program, the call for proposals was analyzed starting from its objectives and eligible activities. Additionally, significant attention was given to the purpose of the call, which is to transfer and scale up good practices to combat long-term unemployment.

At the end of the info session, organizations interested in participating in the call were invited to take part in a support pathway for the design and submission of their applications. This support can be activated within the European Projects HUB for Social Economy.

The European Projects HUB for Social Economy is an initiative launched in collaboration with Weco Impresa Sociale, thanks to the contribution of the Turin Chamber of Commerce and the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation.

Dally Therapeutics is an innovative startup developing software as medical devices for managing metabolic diseases. The company’s most advanced solutions will be the focus of the event on June 18th in Turin.

The Dally team has organized an afternoon that will engage the entire community and stakeholders, featuring a usability workshop for the products developed in collaboration with the diabetology department of ASL Turin and several Patient Associations.

During the event, participants will be able to download and use Dally, provide feedback, and interact with other members of the community.

How to Participate:

The event will be held on Tuesday, June 18th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Vol.To – Centro Servizi Volontariato, Via Giovanni Giolitti 21, Turin.

To help us organize the workspace and activities efficiently, we kindly ask you to confirm your attendance.

For more information or to confirm your attendance, please write to info@dally.it or call 333 9976013 (Emanuele).

The Qubì Cultural Association has been granted by Circoscrizione 7 a portion of public green space on Lungo Dora Firenze, in front of its space in Via Parma 75/c.

We have been working on the redevelopment of the space through daily care, the installation of colorful planters full of aromatic plants used for children’s educational workshops, the affixing of explanatory and educational panels, and additional equipment that can be enjoyed freely, to make this beautiful space even more accessible to the citizenship.

We are pleased to announce that after months of work, the Qubì Garden is finally becoming the open and inclusive space we always wanted to create. To celebrate this milestone and kick off the summer season, we are pleased to invite the citizenry to an inauguration aperitif to be held on Wednesday, June 12, from 6 to 8 pm.

It will also and especially be an opportunity to celebrate all the volunteers who have helped us in the creation and daily care of the space.

The aperitif will be preceded by a children’s workshop to learn more about the garden, discovering herbs, from 5 to 6 pm.

Main Findings of the Social Impact Measurement Generated by PerMicro from 2009 to 2021

Growth Over 13 Years

In the 13 years covered by the study, PerMicro recorded an average annual growth of 30% in disbursements, increasing from €1.5 million in 2009 to €26 million in 2021.

Benefits for individuals:

• Over 1,070 entrepreneurs and 7,054 families transitioned from being unbankable to bankable.
• 3,052 new jobs were created by PerMicro-supported entrepreneurs.
• Each funded entrepreneur generated an average of 1.2 new jobs (64% of which were for young people, 28% for migrants, 46% for women, and 44% for the unemployed).
• 1,433 entrepreneurs moved from precarious to stable employment.
• 2,168 entrepreneurs experienced an increase in their monthly income.

Benefits for Public Administration:

• €132 million in state revenue (income tax from increased income + tax revenue from increased consumption).
• €17.4 million in reduced public spending (calculation based on undistributed social subsidies).

PERMICRO’S COMMITMENT

Since its inception in 2007, PerMicro has been the largest company in Italy dedicated to financial inclusion, providing credit to vulnerable individuals nationwide.

From its inception in 2007 until the end of 2023, PerMicro has disbursed 37,498 loans worth over €300 million, supporting families in temporary difficulty and fostering the creation and development of entrepreneurial activities across various sectors, including small commerce, catering, crafts, personal services, and more.

In 2023 alone, PerMicro enabled access to credit for 3,128 life projects: 2,348 family projects and 780 entrepreneurial projects, provided to people excluded from traditional credit channels. PerMicro disbursed over €32 million in loans and microloans, increasing assistance to micro and small enterprises (+37% compared to 2022) for starting or developing activities, as well as to families (+10% compared to 2022), helping them meet their basic financial needs.

In 2023, 37% of the financed businesses were managed by women (up from 34% in 2022); 37% by young people under 35, including approximately one-third (78) by entrepreneurs under 26 years old.

IMPACT MEASUREMENT METHODOLOGY

In 2015, PerMicro began collaborating with the research center Tiresia, Technology Innovation and Research for Social Impact, at the Politecnico di Milano to define the methodology for measuring the social impact generated by its activities.

In the initial phase, the impact of loans disbursed from 2009 to 2014 was measured. In two subsequent phases, the impact of loans disbursed in 2015-2016 and 2017-2018 was measured.

At the conclusion of this initial phase of developing the social impact measurement model, the measurement of the social impact generated by loans disbursed from 2009 to 2018 was completed in early 2020.

Since 2021, the study has taken on an annual character, measuring the impact generated by loans 24-36 months after disbursement.

“Microcredit is one of the most powerful financial innovations for inclusion and combating economic inequalities. Measuring its social impact is an essential part of the model, not only for accurately representing the social value generated but also for improving its effectiveness and transformative power on society. Therefore, and in sharing social objectives, Tiresia has been accompanying PerMicro for many years in its journey of innovation and growth”, stated Mario Calderini, Professor at the School of Management at the Politecnico di Milano and Director of Tiresia.

Benigno Imbriano, CEO of PerMicro, stated, “The benefits of PerMicro’s activity fall into two areas: individual and community. On one hand, there is the personal life of individuals who, with PerMicro, access basic financial services essential for daily life and realize their own work and life projects. On the other hand, there is the return for the community: it has been calculated that for every €1.5 loaned by PerMicro, the State receives €1 in increased state revenue. Microfinance is thus confirmed as a crucial tool for addressing future challenges: reducing inequalities, social inclusion, and supporting employment and housing policies”.

FINANCIAL EXCLUSION SCENARIO

The emergence of financial vulnerability in Italy is complex and multifaceted. Migrants are unfortunately at the forefront of experiencing access difficulties, but this type of exclusion also affects significant groups of young people (especially when they seek credit and insurance products) and people whose working and income conditions are compromised for various reasons. Precarious workers, the working poor, and women victims of violence are also sadly prioritized targets of financial exclusion. However, exclusion processes are becoming increasingly complex and severe, producing growing phenomena of outright expulsion from the financial system.[1]

Microfinance and financial inclusion can be fundamental tools for fostering equality and social justice, combating poverty, and improving the quality of credit and the functioning of the entire financial system.

“Inclusion is a powerful lever for developing a positive and sustainable economy”, stated Luca Ranieri, Head of ESG Strategy, Communication & External Relations at BNL BNP Paribas. “We have been industrial partners of PerMicro for years, which, with microcredit, accompanies and supports the life projects of people who are not financeable through traditional banking channels. Inclusion and commitment to economic, social, and environmental sustainability are fundamental parts of our identity as both a bank and a company close to society, its needs, and transformations. This concrete attention unites BNL and the entire BNP Paribas Group in its activities worldwide”.

“Banca Etica is a shareholder of PerMicro because it believes in microcredit as an effective tool for financial and social inclusion, responding to people at risk of marginalization. Over the years, we have seen many people and small businesses that were ‘unbankable’ and, after accessing PerMicro’s services, developed the requirements to access normal banking services. Microcredit is a launchpad, a link between financial exclusion and inclusion that requires professionalism and should increasingly be considered a social impact tool”, stated Nazzareno Gabrielli, General Manager of Banca Etica.

“The report presented by PerMicro allows us to estimate the scale of a widespread social problem in Italy today: the state of economic vulnerability in which many of our fellow citizens find themselves. At the same time, the report shows the positive impact that financial inclusion tools generate for families and entrepreneurs with difficulty accessing credit, producing a virtuous multiplier effect benefiting the entire economic system. Not surprisingly, PerMicro was one of the first impact companies to enter the investment portfolio of our Foundation, precisely for its ability to provide a concrete response to a historical but still current need, contributing to creating the conditions for achieving social equality“, declared Marco Gerevini, Board Member of the Fondazione Social Venture Giordano Dell’Amore.

[1] From a study by Gruppo Banca Etica, c.borgomeo&co., and RITMI.

Do you have an innovative idea and wonder where to start to bring it to life? Join us for the Open Day at I3P, the Innovative Enterprises Incubator of the Polytechnic University of Turin, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in the afternoon. This is your chance to meet I3P’s startup mentors for free and learn how to turn your idea into a successful business project!

At this event, you will gain an inside look at the world of innovative entrepreneurship and connect directly with I3P, an internationally recognized incubator that has been supporting the creation and growth of high-tech startups for 25 years. The goal is to provide valuable information and guidance for those seeking a starting point on their entrepreneurial journey. Hear firsthand experiences from Focoos AI, an innovative startup part of the I3P community and the ESA BIC Turin program, and receive practical advice from the incubator’s Business Analysts on the best opportunities to bring your idea to life.

The Open Day 2024 will also delve into the 20th edition of the Start Cup Piemonte Valle d’Aosta, a regional competition offering prizes for the best new startup proposals. The competition also provides free consulting, orientation, and mentoring services through the CTE NEXT project of the City of Turin and benefits from incentives provided by Invitalia, the national agency for investment attraction and business development.

After the presentations, in-person participants can engage in free one-to-one meetings with the Incubator’s mentors to discuss and receive practical advice on taking the first steps towards a successful venture. Online participants can schedule individual meetings with an I3P mentor in the days following the event.

Register today and start your journey as the entrepreneur of tomorrow!

How to Participate

The event will be held at 3:00 PM in person at the Agorà Room of the I3P Incubator, located within the Polytechnic University of Turin Campus, accessible from Corso Castelfidardo 34 and Via Pier Carlo Boggio 59, and streamed online.

To participate, you must register for free on Eventbrite. Register by 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 18. If you choose the online option, you will receive a connection link via email before the event begins.

If you cannot attend the Open Day but still wish to meet with I3P mentors to discuss your business idea, contact the incubator to arrange a dedicated appointment.

Program

• 3:00 PM: Welcome participants
• 3:10 PM: Opening remarks and introduction by Giuseppe Scellato, President of I3P
• 3:15 PM: Presentation of the incubator and its activities within the startup ecosystem by Enrico Ghia, Operations Manager of I3P
• 3:30 PM: Starting points for launching your innovative idea: Start Cup Piemonte Valle d’Aosta 2024 and services offered by the competition partners by Martina Fiorin, Business Consultant at I3P
• 3:50 PM: Testimonial from a startup incubated at I3P and part of the ESA BIC Turin program by Antonio Tavera, Founder & CEO of Focoos AI
• 4:00 PM: Event conclusion and opening of one-to-one meetings with I3P mentors to discuss and evaluate your business idea’s potential

Stay updated with I3P by following their social media channels on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and YouTube, or subscribe to their free weekly email newsletter.

The Start Cup Piemonte Valle d’Aosta returns, aiming to foster the creation of innovative startups. Now in its 20th edition, this event is organized by the incubators I3P (Innovative Enterprise Incubator of the Polytechnic University of Turin) and 2i3T (Enterprise Incubator of the University of Turin).

As part of the PNI (National Innovation Award) promoted by PNICube, the Start Cup Piemonte Valle d’Aosta consists of two traditional phases: the Ideas Competition (Phase I) and the Business Plan Competition (Phase II). Over its previous 19 editions, the initiative has engaged more than 7,800 aspiring entrepreneurs forming teams that have presented over 3,700 business ideas and 2,000 business plans. The total prize pool of over 1.4 million euros has helped establish more than 180 companies, which today employ over 1,450 people.

Phases and timeline

The competition is divided into two key stages. Phase I, the “Ideas Competition”, awards the best entrepreneurial ideas with support and consulting services provided by business incubators to help develop the Business Plan, along with orientation and mentoring services from other partners. Submissions for Phase I are open until June 28 via the official competition website. The best ideas will be selected and teams contacted directly by the incubators for consulting services.

Phase II, the Business Plan Competition, starts on June 29 and ends on July 29, leading to the final selection and awards. Anyone can participate, including those not selected in Phase I or who did not submit an idea. Participants must submit a Business Plan on the competition website.

Participation in one or both phases is free. Entrants can present a business idea or project at any development stage, aimed at creating an innovative startup. The competition is open to all aspiring entrepreneurs aged 18 and over, university members, and newly established business owners, as specified in the competition rules. Applicants must choose a reference incubator among the Promoting Entities’ incubators (I3P, 2i3T, or Pépinières d’Entreprises in Aosta or Pont-Saint-Martin for the Valle d’Aosta Prize).

Eligible business ideas and projects must fall within five categories:

1. Life Sciences: Innovative products/services for improving health.
2. ICT: Innovative products/services in information technology and new media, cybersecurity, cloud computing, e-commerce, social media, mobile, gaming, and advanced hardware/software technologies.
3. Cleantech & Energy: Innovative products/services for environmental sustainability and energy management.
4. Industrial: Innovative products/services for industrial production not covered by the other categories.
5. Tourism and Cultural & Creative Industry: Innovative products/services for tourism and cultural/creative sectors.

Awards for the 20th Edition

Phase I – Ideas Competition

The best entrepreneurial ideas receive:

1. Free support and consulting activities to help teams develop their Business Plan, provided by contest organizers’ incubators through experts.
2. 5G consulting services for feasibility studies to evaluate the added value of 5G connectivity, provided under the CTE NEXT project of the City of Turin.

To compete for the 5G consulting services, select the relevant option during Phase I registration. Additionally, Invitalia, the Official Partner of the National Innovation Award, offers free orientation and mentoring services during Phase I registration for assistance in applying for various agency incentives.

Phase II – Business Plan Competition

By early November, the best startup projects participating in the Business Plan Competition will be awarded monetary prizes and services, plus special mentions, determined by a jury of entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and business angels. This year, the total prize pool exceeds 75,000 euros, distributed as cash for startup development and services from various partners.

The top three winners receive cash prizes: 7,500 euros for first place, 5,000 euros for second, and 2,500 euros for third. The top six projects also receive 1,000 euros each for entry into the PNI 2024, the “champion’s league” for regional Start Cup winners, held on December 5-6 in Rome, organized by the University of Rome “Tor Vergata” and Start Cup Lazio network under the Rome Technopole initiative.

Special prizes include:

• Fondazione CRC Prize: 10,000 euros for the best entrepreneurial project based in Cuneo Province.
• Valle d’Aosta Prize: 7,500 euros for the best project based in Aosta or Pont-Saint-Martin’s Pépinières d’Entreprises.
• Aerospace Sustainability Prize: 7,500 euros for the best project in aerospace sustainability.
• Social Innovation Prizes: Two prizes totaling 15,000 euros for the best projects in medical, pharmaceutical, biotech, agriculture, and food needs.
• City of the Future and Sustainability Prize: 7,500 euros in services for up to two best projects in sustainability technologies.
• Intellectual Property Prizes: Two prizes totaling 7,000 euros in services for the best projects with intellectual property characteristics.
• UniCredit Start Lab Prize: A mentorship session for evaluating project suitability for the Start Lab program.
• 5G & Emerging Tech Prizes: Services for the best projects in 5G, provided under the CTE NEXT project of the City of Turin.

Also planned are five special mentions:

• “Female Entrepreneurship” for the best female-led business project with a majority female team (over 50%);
• “Social Innovation” for the best ‘Social Innovation’ project that proposes innovative solutions in one of the fields specified in Article 2, Paragraph 1 of Legislative Decree 155/2006 on social enterprises;
• “Open Innovation / Industrial Spin-Offs” dedicated to the best project concerning innovative products and/or services derived from a research activity conducted in collaboration between a company and a Piedmontese university;
• “Climate Change” for the best business project impacting climate change that can integrate innovation, technology, protection, and enhancement of natural resources, aiming to generate economic growth and environmental protection;
• “Sustainable Technologies” for the best project that stands out particularly for its originality in the field of sustainable technologies, awarded by Jacobacci & Partners.

Stay updated on competition news by subscribing to the newsletter via the form at the bottom of each page on the contest website or following Start Cup Piemonte Valle d’Aosta on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.

The European project Buy Social aims to promote social procurement in the private sector, encouraging the purchase of products and services from social enterprises that prioritize impact.

After conducting three training sessions to strengthen the competitiveness and presence in the B2B market of social economy organizations, we have initiated a collaboration within the ninth edition of Torino Fashion Week 2024, organized by Unioncamere Piemonte and the Enterprise Europe Network with the support of the Chamber of Commerce of Turin.

During this event, on June 29th – 30th and July 1st, 2024, in Turin, the B2B Torino Sport & Fashion Match 2024 will take place.

The B2B Torino Sport & Fashion Match 2024 (June 29th/30th) will involve startups, manufacturing companies, fashion designers, investors, retailers, trade agents/buyers, and industry experts who will meet in Turin with the aim of creating agreements, finding commercial and technological partners, or developing new consortia to participate in international projects.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE B2B TORINO SPORT & FASHION MATCH 2024

• Register on the B2B platform by June 23rd.
• Select the participants you would like to meet from the Participants dropdown menu.
• Send them meeting requests and define your meeting AGENDA in advance.

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Furthermore, on July 1st, participate in the TALK DAY, where you can learn about new technological and digital trends, receive further updates on topics such as sustainability, future thinking, internationalization, innovation, and much more. The detailed program of the TALKS is available at this link.