The Laboratory of Social Entrepreneurship & Social Innovation of the Department of Business Administration, University of Patras, successfully concluded the first day of the International Conference on Social Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation, held at the Conference & Cultural Center of the University of Patras, on May 7th, 2025.

Today’s sessions explored key themes shaping the future of social impact, including:

•  Institutions & policies in social entrepreneurship in Greece and internationally
• Financing mechanisms supporting the development of Social and Solidarity Economy organizations
• Support ecosystems and open innovation in social entrepreneurship
• Research findings from the OBCD project on training needs and openness in social enterprises

Participants had the opportunity to engage with leading academics, practitioners, and international project partners, setting the stage for rich exchange and collaboration.