SEI Spark Programme

As we face unprecedented and continuous change in our society due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we know many more people want to solve social problems in their communities, but the first step is often the hardest one to take. 

Our Spark Programme is designed to make social entrepreneurship accessible to people from all backgrounds, with a particular focus on people from under-represented and marginalised communities. Through learning, engagement and funding opportunities, we hope to provide the initial spark that will set some amazing ideas alight! 

Upcoming Spark Sessions

Are you a member of a new and emerging community in Ireland? Do you want to solve a social problem?

Join Social Entrepreneurs Ireland and HerGenuityAfrika for a free online Spark Session event on Wednesday, 20th October or Wednesday, 27th October from 6-7pm. 
Learn more about social entrepreneurship, what makes you a social entrepreneur, and how we can support you to achieve your goals. Register for one of the events below.

Spark bursaries

We are delighted to be making €8,000 available to social entrepreneurs with early-stage ideas through 32 bursaries, each to the value of €250.

Anybody is welcome to apply for a bursary, but we are particularly encouraging applications from people from marginalised and under-represented backgrounds and communities.

Applications open 18th October. Keep an eye on your inbox and our social media channels for the launch!

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