Euclid Network (EN)
Euclid Network (EN) is the European network for social entrepreneurs and impact-oriented leaders. With over 50,000 organizations, it promotes social innovation and sustainable business models to create an inclusive and fair economy.
About Euclid Network
editEuclid Network (EN) is the European network for organizations that support social entrepreneurs and impact-oriented leaders. With over 50,000 represented organizations in Europe and beyond, Euclid Network is committed to promoting and supporting social enterprises that address societal challenges while operating sustainable business models.
Mission and Values
editThe mission of Euclid Network is to establish social entrepreneurship and social innovation in Europe and beyond, to realize an inclusive, fair, and sustainable economy for people and the planet. EN promotes the development and strengthening of ecosystems, consortia, and partnerships that drive the transition to a social economy. The values of EN include integrity, inclusivity, radical collaboration, entrepreneurial spirit, and courage to effect positive change.
Key Products and Services
editEuclid Network offers a variety of programs and initiatives aimed at supporting and connecting social entrepreneurs. Key programs include the Erasmus program for young entrepreneurs, PeerEx, MedUp, and the strategic partnership EasI. These programs provide platforms for sharing experiences, networking with investors and public representatives, as well as promoting scaling opportunities for social enterprises.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editEuclid Network is strongly committed to sustainability and social responsibility. The organization supports the transition to a green and socially inclusive economy by facilitating access to financing, markets, and trade for social enterprises. EN advocates for the visibility and understanding of the social economy in business, science, government, and society, and continuously promotes the development of frameworks and tools for impact management and measurement.
Strategic Partnerships and Impact
editSince its founding in 2007, Euclid Network has managed over 25 EU-funded projects worth over 15 million euros and collaborated with 50 partners from most EU member states, the Middle East, and Russia. EN works closely with the European Commission to place social entrepreneurs at the forefront of shaping the ecosystem and market for social enterprises.
Vision for the Future
editBy 2030, Euclid Network aims to strengthen support organizations for social entrepreneurship in all European countries to promote the social economy and contribute more than 20% to national economies. By promoting social entrepreneurship and innovation, EN aims to co-create a regenerative future for Europe and beyond.
Euclid Network is a driving force for positive change and is passionately committed to placing people and the planet at the center of the economy.