Discover the power of social innovation, and how it can change the world for the better.
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Social Innovation: Global Solutions for a Sustainable Future
Explore the importance of social innovation in a changing world
Social innovation is the process by which new ways of doing things are created to respond to society’s needs.
This can be technological – embracing open-source or online technology, for example – or it can be social, via encouraging local entrepreneurship.
On this course you’ll learn what social innovation is, examples of social innovation, and why it’s important. You’ll be inspired to learn about the relevance of innovation, and ultimately learn the fundamentals of how to start your own social innovation project.
What topics will you cover?
- Concept of social innovation
- Differences between social innovation, social enterprise, corporate social business
- Business models for social innovation
- Creative innovative techniques for social innovation
- Developing your ideas
- Discovering resources
- Personal Development for social innovators
- Partners, ecosystems
- Revenue models, performance
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Who is the course for?
This course is intended for people interested in learning about the concept of social innovation and how to develop their own social innovation initiative.
Who will you learn with?
Expert in Sustainability and Social Enterprise. She is the co-founder of Minca Ventures Ltd, a certified coach and has experience providing consultancy services for social businesses across the globe.
Andres is the co-founder and COO of Minca Ventures Ltd. He is an expert in Sustainability, Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Follow me @AndresMoralesPM
Who developed the course?
Living in Minca
Minca Ventures Ltd supports social innovation & social enterprises across the globe. The company offers consultancy, sustainable business modelling, training and educational courses, research, filmmaking, and storytelling communication strategies.
Biji-biji Initiative
Biji-biji Initiative is one of Malaysia’s pioneering and award winning Social Enterprise, that champions sustainability. Biji-biji Initiative compromises of subsidiaries across few industries, specifically in Ethical Fashion, Alternative Energy, Circular Economy Solutions.
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