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Social Entrepreneurship
Solving social problems through entrepreneurship - that is the goal of social entrepreneurship. In the state of Bremen, social enterprises can improve the opportunities of children from disadvantaged areas, accompany young people into the world of work, or rehabilitate criminals. They might be working on a solidarity-based energy transition, developing alternatives for independent quality journalism or sustainable tourism. Their business could also concern the open handling of depression and mental illness. There is financial potential in social innovations in the billions. This is confirmed by a study by McKinsey and Ashoka from 2019.
For this "supreme discipline of business", the state of Bremen not only offers special support from the Starthaus and the Bremen economic development agency (WFB Wirtschaftsförderung Bremen GmbH), but also a broad network of committed actors, such as the Social Impact Lab Bremen, the Hilfswerft, the CoLab Bremen, and Visionskultur or Werk in Bremerhaven.
Social Entrepreneur by Starthaus
The Starthaus is the first point of contact for anyone wanting to start a business in the state of Bremen. Together with the Social Impact Lab Bremen, it offers advice, coaching, and events for impact-oriented start-ups in the "Social Entrepreneur by Starthaus" program.
Further informationSocial Mission Possible
The matching campaign for social enterprises combines crowdfunding with a bonus of up to 3,000 euros.
Further informationResettlement advice for social enterprises from the WFB
The WFB promotes and strengthens social entrepreneurship in Bremen and supports existing social enterprises that are not yet based in Bremen in setting up a new location here.
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On the platform for social innovations & public welfare-oriented companies, the federal government provides information on the topic, including a funding finder, impact tools, and a nationwide event calendar.
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