This grant funds research projects investigating the social economy's contribution to sustainable competitiveness and shared prosperity within the EU. Projects should develop knowledge on innovative products, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and policy reforms. The research aims to fill knowledge gaps, including measurement frameworks, and promote societal innovation beyond technological advances. Funded activities include multidisciplinary studies focusing on social economy entities and their impact on EU competitiveness and wellbeing.
Eligible applicants must comply with the general admissibility, country eligibility, financial capacity, and exclusion criteria as described in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. Specific eligibility details are outlined in the call documentation and related annexes.