Come and SPEAK: How a social tech startup is supporting migrant and refugee integration Europe's refugee crisis is no longer on the front page of our newspapers, but across the continent refugees and migrants still face challenges settling and integrating into new societies. SPEAK, a social tech startup, i…30 Apr 2018ArticleJoin the Intercultural Cities 2017 Milestone Event, LisbonEngage in a debate with Mayors about the most innovative and successful approaches to managing urban cultural diversity and the intercultural approach to social integration across Europe and worldwide. Help design sol…28 Nov 2017 15:45 — 29 Nov 15:45EventOpening up to an era of social innovationJointly organised by the European Commission, the Portuguese Government and the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation Carlos Moedas, European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, Marianne Thyssen, European Com…27 Nov 2017 11:00 — 28 Nov 11:00EventOPPORTUNITY: Coding for social impact: Call for Social Impact ProjectsThe Fall 2017’s Call for Social Impact Projects (CSI Projects) is now open, until September 8, 2017. Apply! The Coding for Social Impact Projects are an opportunity for social innovators, anywhere on earth, to…29 Aug 2017ArticleCSIopinion: Lisbon Investment Summit: 5 - 6 JuneLisbon Investment Summit is Europe’s surprisingly informal and slightly unexpected startup conference. We bring together top investors, entrepreneurs and executives from all over the world in a casual and straightforw…5 Jun 2017 15:00 — 6 Jun 15:00EventGilda Farrell and transformative social innovation SIC spoke with Gilda Farrell who, amongst many things, has been studying territorial development within the European Council. She is also the vice director of a project called LEADER and has a research centre in Lisbon…08 Mar 2017ArticleEuclid Network's Gathering to Grow 2017: Part 1 on 19 - 20 January, Lisbon Gathering to Grow 2017 Registration now Open Book your place now for these connected meetings for social entrepreneurship practice and policy Together with our SEED7 partners and members of our social enter…19 Jan 2017 12:00 — 20 Jan 12:00EventDo Not Feed the Rumor: How Amadora City Council is challenging stereotypes against immigrants The Amadora City Council launched a campaign "Do not feed the rumor" with the goal of demystifying rumours and prejudice against the immigrant communities residing in this municipality in the outskirts of Lisbon. In thi…20 May 2016ArticleImpact tools to drive social innovation in EuropeSocial Impact measurement is an increasingly hot topic for social innovators, social entrepreneurs and third sector organisations alike, recently sparking plenty of debate in the social impact space. Read examples from…12 Feb 2016Methods and toolsThe Potential of National Immigrant Support Centres in PortugalThe two Portuguese Immigrant Support Centres in Lisbon and Porto are an award winning best practice. They bring together all the central and local government departments that migrants might need to engage. They cater…20 Oct 2015ArticleMeet Katia Almeida and her work with vulnerable kids in Portugal Katia Almeida's mission in life is to connect vulnerable kids with significant adults by building relationships that really matter. For the past 15 years, her team at Pressely Ridge Portugal have impacted the lives of o…02 Mar 2015InterviewsMore than just mappingLouise Pulford spoke to Filipe Santos, the recently appointed Director of the Social Innovation Fund in Portugal about why mapping innovations in this way is integral for governments to develop the right kind of support…04 Feb 2015ArticleFostering Social Innovation in PortugalThe tenth edition of the TEPSIE newsletter is now available to download. This newsletter is dedicated to highlighting some examples and trends of social innovation in Portugal. Particularly, it looks at the work of t…28 Oct 2014Methods and toolsCopyright Reform for Growth and JobsThe Lisbon Council launches a new policy brief,Copyright Reform for Growth and Jobs: Modernising the European Copyright Framework.30 May 2013GovernanceEuropean Year of Ageing: challenges and resultsTackling challenges like population ageing calls for innovative policy and practice, argued the Commissioner. Social innovation needs to be promoted and tested at local level. But successful innovations must also find t…21 Nov 2012ContextCSIopinion: SIE Interviews Livia TironePrinciples of sustainable architecture, and our changing relationship with the commute23 Oct 2012InterviewsA Startup Methodology Gaining MomentumSIE speaks with Startup Pirates founder Inês Silva about the goals and models that are supporting the rapid growth of the Startup Pirates movement.03 Jul 2012ArticleRemembering a great man Remembering Diogo Vasconcelos on his birthday.16 May 2012ContextIn Dialogue with the Gulbenkian FoundationSIX talks with European Innovation Funders11 Jan 2012InterviewsAconchego ProgrammeThe Porto Social Foundation started out as a foundation being the municipal instrument in Oporto for assistance in the field of social work. Porto Social Foundation promotes inclusion and social cohesion inside the city.22 Jun 2011Article
