Building the Society of the Future

The Centre of Expertise for Social Enterprises serves social enterprises throughout Finland. Our mission is to improve the business conditions for social enterprises, strengthen regional networks of social enterprises and the social economy, and promote the employment of people in a vulnerable labor market position.

The Centre’s operations are carried out during 2023-2027 through the ESR+-funded project “Improving the Business Conditions for Social Enterprises.”

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Our Services for Different Target Groups

We provide support and information to various target groups on all matters related to social enterprises.

Please note: While our services are primarily offered in Finnish, you can find English-speaking contacts on our Contact page.

Contacts

For Social Enterprises

We provide information, advice, and guidance to social enterprises and those establishing them.

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For Project Operators

Our regional staff will help you with questions regarding project planning, funding and initiation.

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For Business Advisors

We provide information and training for business advisors on social entrepreneurship.

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For Employers of People in vulnerable labor market positions

We provide information and advice on employing people with partial work ability or otherwise in a disadvantaged labor market position.

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Information on Social Enterprises

There are at least 3,000 social enterprises in Finland, depending on the measurement method and definition, whose primary goal is positive social impact. What makes a social enterprise and what kind of issues can they solve?

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Effective Models for Promoting Employment

The Centre of Expertise for Social Enterprises aims to promote the employment of people in a vulnerable labor market position. As part of this task, the Centre collects, evaluates, and spreads good practices and models related to employment.

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