The European Social Innovation Alliance (ESIA) is currently accepting applications for its ScaleUp – The International Incubator for Social Innovations 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About ESIA ScaleUp – The International Incubator for Social Innovations
The ScaleUp International Incubator is a support programme for established organisations that have already developed experience and solutions in the field of social innovation.Rather than focusing on individuals or very early-stage ideas, the incubator is intended for organisations with a proven track record that want to increase their impact, strengthen their organisational capacity, and collaborate across European borders.
Benefits of ESIA ScaleUp – The International Incubator for Social Innovations
The ScaleUp Incubator offers...
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Peer learning & deep knowledge exchange
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Inspiring keynotes, international perspectives & best practices
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Coaching by experienced trainers from Social Impact gGmbH about:
- Communication & Strategy
- AI and digital transformation for social impact
- Organisational development
- Leadership and governance
- Sustainable funding strategies + business model development
- One-to-one coaching to strengthen your leadership, decision-making and personal development (upon request)
- Increasing impact by making visible the benefits of social innovations, by campaigning, by social media and the use of AI
- Exchange with key organisations and initiatives working on democracy building and social activism
- All travel and accommodation costs (full board) are covered
- Study visit to Berlin
- Cross-country exchange
ESIA ScaleUp – The International Incubator for Social Innovations Requirements
The programme is intended for established organisations, rather than individuals or organisations at the very beginning of their development.
Potentially eligible applicants include:
- Established social enterprises.
- Civil society organisations.
- Non-profit organisations.
- Social start-ups with an established track record.
- Community-led initiatives.
- Other registered organisations working in relevant fields.
Applicants must:
- Be a registered organisation.
- Be headquartered in Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Estonia, or another European country.
- Have a proven track record in their area of work.
- Be actively working on relevant social innovation, democracy, community, or related challenges.
- Have a solution, approach, or organisational experience that can potentially be developed or scaled.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
23 August, 2026
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