Digital Labs: social entrepreneurs

Sector: Social entrepreneurship
Type: Digital Labs
Location: Online
Deadline: Finished
Organiser: House of Europe: The British Council in Ukraine

The Digital Lab focuses on the theory of change and the social impact assessment. Completing the course of six lectures, you will define what you strive to change in society, write down the steps you should take and measure what you have already achieved. 

Experienced social entrepreneurs and impact investors from the EU, UK, and Ukraine will be here for you to help. They will provide an overview of the main theories, share the stories from their practice and answer all of your questions during personal mentoring sessions. Together with your peers from Ukraine, you will exchange ideas and design new tools for work. 

Digital Lab consists of six sessions and a graduation party and will take place from 10 November till 10 December. We invite translators: you will communicate with foreign experts fluently. 

Carefully study the details, join the Digital Lab, and boost your social business.  
 

What do I get?
  • The theory of change and a wholesome system of impact measurement for your enterprise you will design while working on homework
  • Lectures from social entrepreneurs and impact investors that will provide the understanding of why and how you should measure your social impact: choose impact indicators, collect data, and apply the assessment for management decisions
  • Personal mentor sessions with experts from the EU, UK, and Ukraine where you will get personal advice and an outside perspective on your impact measurement system
  • Printed “Impact measurement toolkit” to use when the Digital Lab is over
  • Printed certificate and access to grants and meetings of the alumni community
Can I apply?

This opportunity is for managers of social enterprises that:

  • Have a product or prototype 
  • Have been operating on the market for at least half a year
  • Base in any Ukrainian city or town

We invite two managers from each social enterprise to make sure you can unite your efforts and change your business processes easily. Each manager should complete a separate application form.

What do I need to apply?
  • Motivation to multiply your impact and change Ukraine for better
  • Computer, stable internet connection, and approximately 10 hours per week
How do I apply?
Apply via our online platform. You can take a look at the questions you will have to answer in the application form example.
Good to know
  • You have to be a citizen of Ukraine to participate in the programme. We welcome social entrepreneurs from all over the country. 
  • To receive a diploma and access to the alumni community, you must complete all homework and skip no more than one session. 
  • For more details, visit The British Council Ukraine website

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