Join SEWF25 (29-30 October)

Be part of the largest social enterprise gathering. Join thousands of changemakers from around the world at SEWF25 in person in Taipei, Taiwan or online on 29-30 October.

Updates from Taipei!

SEWF’s Director of Community and Curation, Helen Harvey, recently visited Taipei to work with SEWF25 Co-host, Impact Hub Taipei. Watch this space and follow us on social media to stay up-to-date with the latest developments coming soon:

• SEWF25 Programme at a glance
• Social Enterprise Tours open for booking
• Fringe Day programme
• Community Hub locations
• Farewell party registration opens

SEWF25 Speaker nominations: Thank you! 

Thank you to everyone that nominated a speaker for SEWF25. As the programme co-production continues we will be in contact with all nominations to update by early March.

Host an SEWF25 Fringe Day event in Taipei – deadline extended

Deadline: 28 February

Will your organisation be in Taiwan for SEWF25 Week (27–31 October 2025)? Have you considered hosting an event as part of SEWF25 Fringe Day? In 2023, Fringe Day events included a research and education conference, a wellbeing workshop and a session on circular economy.

Early Bird discount ends soon

Deadline: 28 February, 14:59 UTC/ 23:59 TST.

Don’t miss the Early Bird discount for SEWF25, ending 28 February and join thousands of social enterprises and changemakers in Taipei or online for less.

Learn how to make the most out of AI

Date: 28 February, 07:00-09:00 UTC

Register for the free workshop – Generative AI in practice – Real-life prompt exercises for social enterprises, led by Wouter van Haaften from Generative AI Strategy

Learn how to leverage ChatGPT, Dall-E and other Generative AI tools to achieve your social mission more efficiently through hands-on exercises. In this interactive session, you’ll not only explore the disruptive potential and limitations of Generative AI, but you’ll also start practising with these tools yourself. Together, we’ll work through real-life use cases tailored for social enterprises, ensuring you leave the session with actionable insights and improved skills.

Note: To fully participate in the exercises, a paid ChatGPT Team or Plus account is recommended.

SEWF Policy Forum: Registration open

Registration for this year’s Policy Forum is open. On 21 May, join hundreds of policymakers, thought leaders and social enterprises from around the globe as we spotlight best practice, raise awareness and promote the transfer and replication of successful social enterprise policies. The event is free to attend and open to anyone with an interest in the role of effective policies in enabling social enterprise development.

What can you expect?

Check out last year’s Policy Forum blog to find out

SEWF at the Global Impact Businesses and Ecosystem Forum (18-19 February) 

Book your place now and join us in person in New Delhi or online in shaping a more sustainable future.

Community Hub information sessions

If you’re looking for ways to connect more with your local social enterprise community, have you considered hosting a Community Hub during SEWF25?

SEWF Community Hubs provide a space for local social entrepreneurs, changemakers and the wider ecosystem to come together to connect, learn, share and collaborate. Hosted by local organisations during SEWF’s hybrid event, Community Hubs connect local and global conversations. Community Hubs feature content from the SEWF global event (either live streamed or OnDemand), while hosting their own programme of activities, including in-person networking, discussions and more.
In 2023, over 500 people gathered at 27 Community Hubs at events ranging from breakfast networking and discussion to full-day events featuring live streamed and recorded content from SEWF23

To find out more, sign-up for an information session:

Tuesday 4 March

09:30-10:30 UTC

Tuesday 4 March
21:30-22:30 UTC

Register for the Rural Social Enterprise Network Global Meeting

To accommodate different time zones, we are offering two meeting options. Please register for only one session.

Wednesday 26 February

21:30 – 23:00 UTC

Thursday 27 February

10:00 – 11:30 UTC

Date for your diary: Rural Social Enterprise Gathering (1–3 November)

The Rural Social Enterprise Gathering will take place on the island of Borneo, Malaysia and include a field trip to rural social enterprises in the tropical rainforest of Sabah, followed by a Rural Forum in Kota Kinabalu.

More details coming soon.

Farewell and best wishes to SEWF Event Manager Emily-Jane Matthews

Join us in saying goodbye to Emily-Jane (EJ), who is leaving after four years of dedication and hard work. She has been an invaluable member of our team, dedicated to delivering the highest quality events for the social enterprise community. While we will miss her expertise and incredible energy, we are excited for her next adventure and wish her all the best for the future.

Explore the SEWF Resource and Video Library and discover the latest resources including:

Social Entrepreneurship Strategy Hamburg 

Building networks for systemic impact 

De la colaboración a la integración: Retos y oportunidades para la integración de la proveeduría social como apuesta de cambio sistémico

Global perspectives – Comparing social enterprise strategies across continents 

Acción colectiva para el cambio sostenible: Panel en español

Migration: Entrepreneurial solutions for better lives and livelihoods

Do you have an event, opportunity or news that would be of interest to the global social enterprise community? Fill in our short online form for consideration in our next newsletter and/or on social media.

Events:

Humanitarian Finance Summit
A day of discussions and networking to explore financial strategies that address humanitarian challenges. The event will examine impact investments, insurance products and capital markets while tackling funding gaps in the humanitarian sector. Prices start at £75 +VAT for NGOs.
Date: 14 February 2025 | Location: London, UK | Register here →  

AVPN Southeast Asia Summit
A summit focused on Southeast Asia’s role in global challenges, covering climate change, gender equality, healthcare resilience and youth empowerment. Organised by AVPN, Asia’s leading impact investment network. Tickets: Start at US$150.
Date: 24-25 February 2025 | Location: Singapore, in person | Find out more and register →

FLII 2025: The Latin American Impact Investment Forum
A gathering of investors, entrepreneurs and innovators discussing how to create meaningful social and environmental impact across Latin America. Organised by New Ventures Group. Tickets: Start from US$1,392.
Date: 25-27 February 2025 | Location: Merida, Mexico | Find out more and register →

Sankalp Africa Summit 2025
One of Africa’s largest summits for impact investors and entrepreneurs, bringing together leaders from over 65 countries to drive sustainable development and social entrepreneurship.
Date: 26-27 February 2025 | Location: Nairobi, Kenya |  Find out more and register →

Practitioners’ Session: Using Doughnut Economics with Businesses: A practical session exploring how businesses can apply Doughnut Economics’ principles to drive regenerative and distributive strategies. This event is designed for practitioners looking to embed social and environmental sustainability into their business models.
Date: 27 February 2025 | Find out more and register → 

Opportunities:

River Delta Communities Fellowship
A three-month remote fellowship focused on climate challenges in river delta communities. Fellows receive a $3,000 stipend to develop policy recommendations and creative advocacy content. Global | Deadline: 9 February 2025 | Learn more and apply →

Honnold Foundation Solar Energy Funding
Grants between $25,000 and $150,000 for organisations using solar energy to serve underserved and marginalised communities. Global | Deadline: 13 February 2025 | Learn more and apply →

Employment Social Enterprise Grant – Program Year 2024-25
Up to $10 million in grant funding for employment-focused social enterprises in California, supporting job training and transitional employment initiatives. United States (California) | Deadline: 14 February 2025 | Learn more and apply →

Halcyon Climate Fellowship
Supports founders in climate-focused sectors such as renewable energy, agriculture and water technology. Fellows receive a $10,000 equity-free living stipend and training in Washington, D.C., Latin America and the Caribbean. Deadline: 16 February 2025 | Learn more and apply →

Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award
A €25,000 cash prize, six-month Accelerator Programme and mentorship for women-led social enterprises. Includes a fully sponsored trip to meet fellow awardees. Global |Deadline: 18 February 2025 | Learn more and apply →

Social Entrepreneurship Challenge for Teen Changemakers
A competition inviting teenagers to pitch social impact business ideas via a 3–5 minute video. Winners receive cash prizes to develop their ventures. Global | Deadline: 23 February 2025 | Learn more and apply →

Hult Prize
A global competition challenging young entrepreneurs to solve pressing social and environmental issues through innovative business models, with a $1M prize for the winner. Global |Deadline: 28 February 2025 | Learn more and apply →

Tony Elumelu Foundation — Entrepreneurship Programme for Africans
Provides African entrepreneurs with mentoring, seed capital of up to $5,000 and business training to support new and early-stage enterprises. Africa |Deadline: 1 March 2025 | Learn more and apply →

NextWorldNow Community Investments – Community Grants
Grants up to $10,000 for community-led initiatives addressing challenges, such as water access, food security and environmental conservation. Global | Deadline: 1 March 2025 | Learn more and apply →

KBF Africa Prize
Awards €250,000 to African organisations making a significant impact in development, resilience and community empowerment. Africa | Deadline: 3 March 2025 | Learn more and apply →

Google DeepMind AI Master’s Scholarships
Supports underrepresented students in AI education through financial assistance, mentorship and postgraduate study opportunities. Global |Deadline: Varies by university | Learn more and apply →

SERIGO Community of Practice participation from individuals and organisations from the EU and its neighbourhood. SERIGO is an initiative supported by the EU, which delves into the realm of social innovations, with a special focus on those fostered by the social economy. EU countries and neighbours only | Learn more and join →

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