Contest of innovative ideas for social challenges 2017
Contest of innovative ideas for social challenges 2017. Author: Xarxa d'innovació social del Vallès. License: All rights reserved.

The call is aimed at associations, organizations and/or foundations, citizens (entrepreneurs, unemployed...), cooperatives and companies, universities and research centers, and vocational training schools, similar to those previously mentioned.

The proposals presented must have the following characteristics:

  • They must be linked to the social and solidarity economy sector.
  • They will have to propose a business management model that fosters internal democracy and social responsibility with the territory.
  • They need to incorporate innovative elements , either in the idea itself or in the product, service or process.
  • They will have to promote and foster entrepreneurial culture , participation, and creativity.
  • It must be possible to specify them in projects with a direct or indirect economic impact .

The period for submitting applications will end on October 20th.

A maximum of 10 projects will be selected and presented in an open day. Of these, four will be the finalists who will enjoy the following prizes:

  • 2,500 euros in economic contribution for the four winning projects.
  • External consultancy for the maturation and improvement of the idea, the contrast with potential clients, in the elaboration of the business model and roadmap of the project.
  • Access to services and resources of other local administrations.
  • Participate in an annual entrepreneurship meeting with potential for presentation to potential investors.
  • Community support of the Vallès Social Innovation Network in the dissemination and promotion of projects.

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