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Convergence 2015
Cultivate have announced the programme for Convergence 2015, a sustainable living festival that they have curated since 2000. The events will run from the 19th - 31st of October. The events will build on Ireland’s rich tradition of co-operatives, and the...
Nationwide Information Campaign for Charities
An important announcement from Pobal in regards to registration, and an upcoming information campaign for charities. Dear all, On behalf of The Charities Regulatory Authority, Pobal wishes to make you aware of the recently launched...
Creative Minds Social Entrepreneurship Hackathon 2015
Katie Keogh, of the U.S. Embassy of Dublin, explains the Creative Minds Social Entrepreneurship Hackathon: The U.S. Embassy is hosting its third annual youth conference, the Creative Minds Social Entrepreneurship Hackathon on November 6 – 8th in partnership...
NDCC Annual Business Networking Event 2015
North Dublin Chamber of Commerce's Annual Business Networking Event will be on the 25th of September, from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm. It will be held in the Crowne Plaza Dublin Northwood, Santry Demesne, Dublin 9. You will need to fill out a form in order to attend. The...
What is the Animate programme?
SEEKING GREAT SOLUTIONS TO OUR PRESSING SOCIAL ISSUES – AND OFFERING HELP TOO What is the Animate programme by Social Innovation Fund Ireland? Enquiries are rolling in for the Animate programme, so if you are wondering whether you should apply, read...
Better Together Video Competition
The 2015 Better Together Video Competition is now open for entries! For all social entrepreneurs with an interest in filming, now is the time to get your creativity in gear and to enter your short video over on www.bettertogether.ie. Once your video is live on the...
Social Innovation Fund’s Animate programme
Social Innovation Fund Ireland have announced that they have opened their first call for applications under the Animate programme. The Animate Programme offers 3 awards to the value of €20,000 each, which comes as €10,000 in cash and €10,000 value in...
Maynooth University’s Certificate in Social Enterprise
Maynooth University are running a course for a certificate in social enterprise. For anyone who has an interest in social enterprise and small organisations, but doesn't quite know where to begin or how to explain what social enterprise is, this is the course for you....
Bethnal Green Ventures Winter 2016
From Bethanl Green Ventures: APPLY NOW FOR BGV WINTER 2016 We’re looking for ambitious, early-stage startups with ideas for using technology to address some of the toughest social and environmental challenges. Our next accelerator programme will run from January to...
Going Green For Social Good Initiative
I’d like to point out a new initiative that the U.S. Embassy is launching with the Web Summit called Going Green for Social Good. Dynamic Irish businesses and social entrepreneurs will compete for a chance to engage with the 30,000 tech leaders at the Web Summit in...
Closing Date for Business Achiever Awards
Closing Date for Social Entrepreneurs The closing date to enter the Business Achievers Awards is Friday 25th September 2015. Attention all social enterprises who have set a name for themselves in the market. Its time to reap the benefits for the hard work in...
Social Innovation Fund are looking for an intern!
Social Innovation Fund are looking for an incredible intern We seek an Intern for 6 months and will pay expenses. It is an entry level graduate internship, which will be well supported and with lots of learning opportunities, working directly with me. Find the...
Irish Social Enterprise Network Welcomes New Minister for Social Enterprise Ann Phelan TD
Appointment of Minister for Social Enterprise welcomed July 24th, 2015 The announcement that Minister Ann Phelan, TD has been assigned responsibility for Social Enterprise has been welcomed by Chris Gordon, who represents the Irish Social Enterprise Network on the...
Incredible Social Enterprise Grant Presentations
Social Enterprise Presentations Six social enterprise applications that made it through to the finals of the Social Enterprise Grant Scheme have pitched their ideas to the panel in Dublin LEO offices this morning. With presentations and business plans in hand, new and...
Achieving Social Value Through Public Procurement
Social Value Procurement On June 15, 2015, an event called Spending Socially was held in Galway to bring together a unique range of experts in the fields of public procurement and the social economy. The main purpose of this event was to support awareness amongst...
Pobal Funding
Pobal have announced €5m under Dormant Accounts Fund Following text is taken from Pobal.ie Five million euros from the Dormant Accounts Fund, has been made available to provide a range of supports for disadvantaged groups and local communities, it was announced today....
Social Enterprise and Construction
Social Enterprises on the Building Site We are on the lookout for social enterprises that can benefit from Construction contracts for regeneration builds in Ireland. There are many areas that social enterprises can benefit society. From child care to rural transport...
May 7th #SpeakerSeries Kyle Dube – YOUCAN
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