What is social entrepreneurship?
Learn what social entrepreneurship means and why it is so important in addressing societal challenges. Discover models, impact strategies and download a practical introduction.
Are you a (future) social entrepreneur?
Do you want to start or grow a business that addresses social or environmental problems - and is not just focused on profit? Are you driven by a cause, but also think like an entrepreneur? Then you may already be involved in social entrepreneurship, or on your way to it. On this page, you will find a brief introduction, and a free downloadable guide to get you started or delve deeper.
What makes social entrepreneurship different?
Social entrepreneurs focus on pressing challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change or access to education and healthcare. They deploy entrepreneurship for social impact. Instead of profit as the end goal, the focus is on creating value for people and planet. Many social enterprises contribute directly to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) United Nations, such as:
- SDG1: No poverty
- SDG3: Good health and well-being
- SDG4: Quality education
- SDG13: Climate Action
Social entrepreneurship
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Business models with a mission
Social enterprises can take different forms: from non-profits with an entrepreneurial approach to hybrid models that combine profit with social impact.
They move on a spectrum - but always with a clear mission. These organisations play an important role in addressing so-called 'wicked problems': complex, intractable issues that require creative, local and scalable solutions.
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Together, we create opportunities, accelerate growth and make a positive impact on society.
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