SoTecIn Factory aims to bring systemic change by connecting industry and technology providers to the community of mission-based social innovators. The project offers a 3.3 million EUR equity-free fund and capacity-building support to social innovations that improve the circularity of key product value chains. New solutions for Electronics and ICT, Batteries and Vehicles, Packaging, Plastics, Construction and Buildings, Textiles, Food, Water and Nutrients will be nurtured, as defined by the EU Circular Economy Action Plan.

SoTecIn Factory aims to bring systemic change by connecting industry and technology providers to the community of mission-based social innovators. The project offers a 3.3 million EUR equity-free fund and capacity-building support to social innovations that improve the circularity of key product value chains. New solutions for Electronics and ICT, Batteries and Vehicles, Packaging, Plastics, Construction and Buildings, Textiles, Food, Water and Nutrients will be nurtured, as defined by the EU Circular Economy Action Plan.

SoTecIn Factory aims to bring systemic change by connecting industry and technology providers to the community of mission-based social innovators. The project offers a 3.3 million EUR equity-free fund and capacity-building support to social innovations that improve the circularity of key product value chains. New solutions for Electronics and ICT, Batteries and Vehicles, Packaging, Plastics, Construction and Buildings, Textiles, Food, Water and Nutrients will be nurtured, as defined by the EU Circular Economy Action Plan.

React! calls on all youth workers to get inspired and share knowledge on the circular economy, impact entrepreneurship and personal development.

Want to change things up?
Here’s how you can React!

REACT! ONLINE COURSE

React! offers you, as a professional who works with young people, a free online course. Sign up for free to get access to online modules on the topics of Circular Economy, Impact Entrepreneurship and Personal Development.

This course will give you practical and attractive tools to provide non-formal education to young people – from understanding the principles of a sustainable economy to exploring the world of impact entrepreneurship and starting their personal development journey. Time investment: around 10 hours in total.

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REACT! TOOLKIT

In addition to the online course, we provide you with a free-to-use toolkit. This toolkit gives you a summary of the most important topics of the online course. It is also full of activities, additional materials and workshop formats that you can implement directly in your work.

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REACT! ON TOUR VIDEO SERIES

We’ve travelled across Europe in the past months to capture the stories of 5 pioneers working towards the circular economy in the Netherlands, Spain, Slovenia, Lisbon and Ireland.

We dive into their lives to understand the challenges that they are facing and learn how they turn their sustainable dream into reality. Watch the full episodes on Youtube!

Better Incubation is a project which brings together EVPA, Impact Hub and EBN to collaborate on Linking Incubation Actors for Inclusive and Social Entrepreneurship (LIAISE). It mobilizes and empowers business support organizations and investors for impact to grow their capacities and expand their reach to inclusive and social entrepreneurship. The aim is to help potential and existing social entrepreneurs from under-represented groups to access financial tools and grow their businesses. Impact Hub Lisbon has led a nationwide ecosystem mapping, researched best practices on senior entrepreneurship, and executed a capacity building program for 6 senior entrepreneurs.

Startup Visa is a 12-month incubation program for overseas entrepreneurs who wish to start a business in Portugal. The Portuguese government issues a two-year residence permit for foreign startups that bring an innovative solution to the national market. Impact Hub Lisbon is a certified incubator and can support you – from your visa application to the launch of your enterprise. Our offerings include, but are not limited to, relocation assistance, a 12-month Impact Hub membership with access to our global network, slack channel, Impact Hub passport and free events. You will also have a dedicated desk in our coworking space, bi-monthly mentorship sessions and business support.

SoTecIn Factory aims to bring systemic change by connecting industry and technology providers to the community of mission-based social innovators. The project offers a 3.3 million EUR equity-free fund and capacity-building support to social innovations that improve the circularity of key product value chains. New solutions for Electronics and ICT, Batteries and Vehicles, Packaging, Plastics, Construction and Buildings, Textiles, Food, Water and Nutrients will be nurtured, as defined by the EU Circular Economy Action Plan.

SoTecIn Factory aims to bring systemic change by connecting industry and technology providers to the community of mission-based social innovators. The project offers a 3.3 million EUR equity-free fund and capacity-building support to social innovations that improve the circularity of key product value chains. New solutions for Electronics and ICT, Batteries and Vehicles, Packaging, Plastics, Construction and Buildings, Textiles, Food, Water and Nutrients will be nurtured, as defined by the EU Circular Economy Action Plan.

Escola de Impacto was created to promote the reintegration of people in the labor market, using impact entrepreneurship as a tool for social transformation. Whether through the creation of a new business or the upskilling to find a new job, our objective is to enhance employability in Portugal.
Escola de Impacto started in 2017 and now offers two capacity building courses, Inspira-te and Relança-te, training over 60 people every year. The courses differ in format but share the same ultimate goal: to create and find new solutions to the challenges of the 21st century.

The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) provides knowledge, tools and networking to 50 female founders, supporting them to build and grow their businesses. Implemented in over 50 countries around the world, AWE has been executed for the first time in Portugal in 2021.
Impact Hub Lisbon is the accelerator that partnered with the US Embassy Lisbon to scout and train the entrepreneurs. The winning female entrepreneurs received $30.000 in seed funding.