Network
We run events and networking opportunities throughout the year. We aim to bridge the gap between social enterprises across Ireland.
Education
Advocacy
Irish Social Enterprise Network
Social Enterprise in Ireland has a home. We are here to help social enterprises, social entrepreneurs and social innovators in getting their idea off the ground and providing the supports to grow. We are here to build a network that will change and impact their social mission as well as foster an entrepreneurial sphere of passionate and groundbreaking models of social change. We are here to:
- Be an open and inclusive network for social enterprise social entrepreneurs and social innovators
- Provide and direct people to supports and training
- Help shape public policy
- Provide visibility and a channel for telling the stories of each enterprise, innovator, and entrepreneur
- A safe space for developing social enterprises, entrepreneurs and innovators

Resources
Check out our new resources section for the latest in all of the developments in the sector.
What’s Going On in Socent.ie?
Social Economy, the future of Europe
On 5 and 6 May 2022, the beautiful city of Strasbourg will host -at Palais de la Musique et des Congrès- the the European Conference, The Social Economy the Future of Europe.The biggest (in-person) EU Social Economy event in 2022, and since the adoption, in December...
Social Impact Ireland: Social Impact Nominations
From Social Impact Ireland We all know someone making a positive Social Impact on their community. Nominate them below and we'll share their good news story. We all know someone making a positive Social Impact on their community. Nominate them below and we'll share...
Lunchtime Event at Social Impact Ireland
From: Social Impact Ireland The next event in the 'Conversations of Impact – Local to Global series' is on at lunchtime today and you can register for the free event below. This event is titled Impact Leadership and we are bringing together a panel of social...
Social Impact Ireland: Articulating your Impact
From Social Impact Ireland Our next Short Course - Articulating your Impact - is now open for registration. Running over four consecutive Thursday mornings in May, the Articulating Your Impact short course has two key goals: 1. Helping you better understand and...
Dublin City Social Enterprise Awards Extended!
From Inner City Enterprise We have extended the deadline for the Dublin City Social Enterprise Awards 2022 to the 24th of May! The Dublin City Social Enterprise Awards 2022 aims to support social enterprise creation and development in Dublin City. The awards programme...
ENSIE: WISEs are with Ukraine and Ukrainians
From our partners ENSIE ENSIE condemns the Russian violence in Ukraine and deeply sympathize with Ukraine and its residents. The current conflict will be affecting the world’s equilibrium for a long time ahead and unfortunately, we don’t know yet when it will end nor...
Net-Works Project Newsletter 2
Net-Works project Newsletter n°2 What is the Net-Works project? It is a three years Erasmus + funded project which aims to establish new national or regional networks of work-based adult education providers, notably in Portugal, Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia and North...
Sustainable Business Impact Awards 2022
From Chambers Ireland Applications Now Open! Applications to this year's Sustainable Business Impact Awards are now open. The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 27th April. For further information on the application process or the awards, please contact...
Workshop: Developing the Island Economy and Social Enterprise
From iCommunity: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/workshop-developing-the-island-economy-and-social-enterprise-registration-306364924737 Join us for an in-depth workshop exploring the role of social enterprise and nonprofits in developing the Island Economy. Date and time...