60 acast.com European Social Innovation Competition http://eusic.challenges.org en European Commission - Directorate General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs Social Enterprise,startup,Start up,European Union,Business,Sustainability,Fast Fashion,Eco-business European Commission - Directorate General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs Reimagine Fashion The European Social Innovation Competition is a challenge prize run by the European Commission across all EU countries and Horizon Europe associated countries, calling for all Europeans to come up with solutions to the problems affecting our society. 


Launched in memory of social innovation pioneer Diogo Vasconcelos, a Portuguese leader who focused on fostering social innovation to address some of the great societal challenges of our time.  Each year, three €50,000 prizes are awarded by the European Commission for the best socially innovative projects designed to change the world for the better.


The Competition launched in 2013 and acts as a beacon for social innovation across Europe. The Competition supports the development of early-stage ideas with mentoring, coaching, and the facilitation of a network of social innovators shaping our society for the better. Each year the Competition addresses a different issue facing Europe and our societies.


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30 semi-finalists from 14 countries have been selected for the European Commission’s 2020 European Social Innovation Competition. They all challenge the way in which clothes are produced, sold, used and recycled. Their business ideas aim to reimagine fashion. In this podcast they discuss sustainable materials, processes and solutions. For further information visit: eusic.challenges.org

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]]> The European Social Innovation Competition is a challenge prize run by the European Commission across all EU countries and Horizon Europe associated countries, calling for all Europeans to come up with solutions to the problems affecting our society. 


Launched in memory of social innovation pioneer Diogo Vasconcelos, a Portuguese leader who focused on fostering social innovation to address some of the great societal challenges of our time.  Each year, three €50,000 prizes are awarded by the European Commission for the best socially innovative projects designed to change the world for the better.


The Competition launched in 2013 and acts as a beacon for social innovation across Europe. The Competition supports the development of early-stage ideas with mentoring, coaching, and the facilitation of a network of social innovators shaping our society for the better. Each year the Competition addresses a different issue facing Europe and our societies.


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30 semi-finalists from 14 countries have been selected for the European Commission’s 2020 European Social Innovation Competition. They all challenge the way in which clothes are produced, sold, used and recycled. Their business ideas aim to reimagine fashion. In this podcast they discuss sustainable materials, processes and solutions. For further information visit: eusic.challenges.org

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]]> false The European Social Innovation Competition info+5f4d09034f15433d7800ed57@mg-eu.acast.com 5f4d09034f15433d7800ed57 european-social-innovation-competition episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/undefined/1598883862966-b14cea93498a1d2a61d8c1c3174251fd.jpeg http://eusic.challenges.org European Social Innovation Competition How the European Commission is supporting social innovation and a more sustainable fashion industry How the European Commission is supporting social innovation and a more sustainable fashion industry Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:14:41 GMT 8:38 5f64a4b25675501b0377e509 false http://eusic.challenges.org 5f64a4b25675501b0377e509 5f4d09034f15433d7800ed57 how-the-european-commission-is-supporting-social-innovation- The European Social Innovation Competition full 1 7 30 semi-finalists from 14 countries have been selected for the European Commission’s 2020 European Social Innovation Competition. They all challenge the way in which clothes are produced, sold, used and recycled. Their business ideas aim to reimagine fashion. In this podcast they discuss sustainable materials, processes and solutions. For further information visit: eusic.challenges.org.


In Episode 7, we talk to Carolina Gario from the European Commission, to find out about how the EU is supporting both social innovation and a more sustainable fashion industry.

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]]> 30 semi-finalists from 14 countries have been selected for the European Commission’s 2020 European Social Innovation Competition. They all challenge the way in which clothes are produced, sold, used and recycled. Their business ideas aim to reimagine fashion. In this podcast they discuss sustainable materials, processes and solutions. For further information visit: eusic.challenges.org.


In Episode 7, we talk to Carolina Gario from the European Commission, to find out about how the EU is supporting both social innovation and a more sustainable fashion industry.

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]]> All eyes on dyes All eyes on dyes Tue, 15 Sep 2020 08:00:37 GMT 9:51 5f520007939c210a78a27b59 false https://eusic.challenges.org 5f520007939c210a78a27b59 5f4d09034f15433d7800ed57 all-eyes-on-dyes The European Social Innovation Competition full 1 6 Fast fashion might be cheap, but it comes with an environmental and social cost. The European Commission’s 2020 “European Social Innovation Competition” gives young entrepreneurs the chance to pitch ideas to radically change the fashion industry towards increased sustainability.  In this podcast we’ll talk to the Competition’s 30 semi-finalists.

These entrepreneurs aim to change the fashion industry with their socially innovative idea. Slow, swap or second hand, or creating something new – Let’s hear from these young talents who are setting trends by setting an example.


In episode 6, we cast our eyes on sustainable dyes. Find out more about the Competition here: eusic.challenges.org

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]]> Fast fashion might be cheap, but it comes with an environmental and social cost. The European Commission’s 2020 “European Social Innovation Competition” gives young entrepreneurs the chance to pitch ideas to radically change the fashion industry towards increased sustainability.  In this podcast we’ll talk to the Competition’s 30 semi-finalists.

These entrepreneurs aim to change the fashion industry with their socially innovative idea. Slow, swap or second hand, or creating something new – Let’s hear from these young talents who are setting trends by setting an example.


In episode 6, we cast our eyes on sustainable dyes. Find out more about the Competition here: eusic.challenges.org

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]]> How to wear waste How to wear waste Mon, 14 Sep 2020 08:00:00 GMT 8:33 5f51fe7763814e5169966c35 false https://eusic.challenges.org 5f51fe7763814e5169966c35 5f4d09034f15433d7800ed57 how-to-wear-waste The European Social Innovation Competition full 1 5 Fast fashion might be cheap, but it comes with an environmental and social cost. The European Commission’s 2020 “European Social Innovation Competition” gives young entrepreneurs the chance to pitch ideas to radically change the fashion industry towards increased sustainability.  In this podcast we’ll talk to the Competition’s 30 semi-finalists.


These entrepreneurs aim to change the fashion industry with their socially innovative idea. Slow, swap or second hand, or creating something new – Let’s hear from these young talents who are setting trends by setting an example.


Episode five is about how to wear waste. Find out more about the Competition here: eusic.challenges.org

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]]> Fast fashion might be cheap, but it comes with an environmental and social cost. The European Commission’s 2020 “European Social Innovation Competition” gives young entrepreneurs the chance to pitch ideas to radically change the fashion industry towards increased sustainability.  In this podcast we’ll talk to the Competition’s 30 semi-finalists.


These entrepreneurs aim to change the fashion industry with their socially innovative idea. Slow, swap or second hand, or creating something new – Let’s hear from these young talents who are setting trends by setting an example.


Episode five is about how to wear waste. Find out more about the Competition here: eusic.challenges.org

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]]> Transparent tailoring Transparent tailoring Thu, 10 Sep 2020 08:00:00 GMT 6:33 5f51fd5b7943892a2fefc036 false https://eusic.challenges.org 5f51fd5b7943892a2fefc036 5f4d09034f15433d7800ed57 transparent-tailoring The European Social Innovation Competition full 1 4 Fast fashion might be cheap, but it comes with an environmental and social cost. The European Commission’s 2020 “European Social Innovation Competition” gives young entrepreneurs the chance to pitch ideas to radically change the fashion industry towards increased sustainability.  In this podcast we’ll talk to the Competition’s 30 semi-finalists.


These entrepreneurs aim to change the fashion industry with their socially innovative idea. Slow, swap or second hand, or creating something new – Let’s hear from these young talents who are setting trends by setting an example.


In episode four we speak to entrepreneurs who are transforming tailoring. Find out more about the Competition here: eusic.challenges.org

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]]> Fast fashion might be cheap, but it comes with an environmental and social cost. The European Commission’s 2020 “European Social Innovation Competition” gives young entrepreneurs the chance to pitch ideas to radically change the fashion industry towards increased sustainability.  In this podcast we’ll talk to the Competition’s 30 semi-finalists.


These entrepreneurs aim to change the fashion industry with their socially innovative idea. Slow, swap or second hand, or creating something new – Let’s hear from these young talents who are setting trends by setting an example.


In episode four we speak to entrepreneurs who are transforming tailoring. Find out more about the Competition here: eusic.challenges.org

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]]> Techie, but trendy Techie, but trendy Tue, 08 Sep 2020 08:00:00 GMT 12:00 5f51fc857943892a2fefc035 false http://eusic.challenges.org 5f51fc857943892a2fefc035 5f4d09034f15433d7800ed57 techie-but-trendy The European Social Innovation Competition full 1 3 Fast fashion might be cheap, but it comes with an environmental and social cost. The European Commission’s 2020 “European Social Innovation Competition” gives young entrepreneurs the chance to pitch ideas to radically change the fashion industry towards increased sustainability.  In this podcast we’ll talk to the Competition’s 30 semi-finalists.


These entrepreneurs aim to change the fashion industry with their socially innovative idea. Slow, swap or second hand, or creating something new – Let’s hear from these young talents who are setting trends by setting an example.


Episode three is all about the tech that’s revolutionising the way we consume fashion. Find out more about the Competition here: eusic.challenges.org

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]]> Fast fashion might be cheap, but it comes with an environmental and social cost. The European Commission’s 2020 “European Social Innovation Competition” gives young entrepreneurs the chance to pitch ideas to radically change the fashion industry towards increased sustainability.  In this podcast we’ll talk to the Competition’s 30 semi-finalists.


These entrepreneurs aim to change the fashion industry with their socially innovative idea. Slow, swap or second hand, or creating something new – Let’s hear from these young talents who are setting trends by setting an example.


Episode three is all about the tech that’s revolutionising the way we consume fashion. Find out more about the Competition here: eusic.challenges.org

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]]> Go for green Go for green Thu, 03 Sep 2020 07:56:53 GMT 8:49 5f50a1c5aa7c4b0e003b8235 false https://eusic.challenges.org 5f50a1c5aa7c4b0e003b8235 5f4d09034f15433d7800ed57 go-for-green The European Social Innovation Competition full 1 2 Fast fashion might be cheap, but it comes with an environmental and social cost. The European Commission’s 2020 “European Social Innovation Competition” gives young entrepreneurs the chance to pitch ideas to radically change the fashion industry towards increased sustainability. In this podcast we’ll talk to the Competition’s 30 semi-finalists. These entrepreneurs aim to change the fashion industry with their socially innovative idea. Slow, swap or second hand, or creating something new – Let’s hear from these young talents who are setting trends by setting an example.


In episode two, we speak to fashion entrepreneurs who are enabling us to put our planet first, while keeping up with trends. Find out more about the Competition here: eusic.challenges.org

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]]> Fast fashion might be cheap, but it comes with an environmental and social cost. The European Commission’s 2020 “European Social Innovation Competition” gives young entrepreneurs the chance to pitch ideas to radically change the fashion industry towards increased sustainability. In this podcast we’ll talk to the Competition’s 30 semi-finalists. These entrepreneurs aim to change the fashion industry with their socially innovative idea. Slow, swap or second hand, or creating something new – Let’s hear from these young talents who are setting trends by setting an example.


In episode two, we speak to fashion entrepreneurs who are enabling us to put our planet first, while keeping up with trends. Find out more about the Competition here: eusic.challenges.org

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]]> The future of sustainable fabrics The future of sustainable fabrics Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:39:18 GMT 10:09 5f4d0b97017c6152277a43b2 false https://eusic.challenges.org 5f4d0b97017c6152277a43b2 5f4d09034f15433d7800ed57 the-future-of-sustainable-fabrics European Social Innovation Competition full 1 1 Fast fashion might be cheap, but it comes with an environmental and social cost. The European Commission’s 2020 “European Social Innovation Competition” gives young entrepreneurs the chance to pitch ideas to radically change the fashion industry towards increased sustainability.


In this podcast we’ll talk to the Competition’s 30 semi-finalists. These entrepreneurs aim to change the fashion industry with their socially innovative idea. Slow, swap or second hand, or creating something new – Let’s hear from these young talents who are setting trends by setting an example.


Episode one is all about fair and fine fabrics.


Find out more about the Competition here: eusic.challenges.org

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]]> Fast fashion might be cheap, but it comes with an environmental and social cost. The European Commission’s 2020 “European Social Innovation Competition” gives young entrepreneurs the chance to pitch ideas to radically change the fashion industry towards increased sustainability.


In this podcast we’ll talk to the Competition’s 30 semi-finalists. These entrepreneurs aim to change the fashion industry with their socially innovative idea. Slow, swap or second hand, or creating something new – Let’s hear from these young talents who are setting trends by setting an example.


Episode one is all about fair and fine fabrics.


Find out more about the Competition here: eusic.challenges.org

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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