Siracusa presentazione atene

Cities as centres for Social Entrepreneurship

The Municipality of Siracusa:

best practices and collaboration with innovation centers like Impact Hub and

other change-makers

What is social entrepreneurship? How do you define it in Sicily?

From global theory to local practice

What we can define as social entrepreneurship in Sicily is the opportunity to

transform old habits related to influence peddling, typical of the southern

economies - where decisions have been always driven by the top down process in

a new bottom down process, where citizens became aware of their needs and

through collaboration and cooperation transform this awareness in social and

sustainable economies.

An eco-system composed by:

MUNICIPALITY

IMPACT HUB

EUROPEAN COMMUNITY

with P.O. Italia-Malta - cross border

cooperation program

FOUNDATION IBM with the Smarter Cities

Challenge

JEREMIE - Joint European Resources for

Micro to Medium Enterprises

How would you describe a snapshot of social entrepreneurship &social economy ecosystem in your city? Which are the entities thatare producing positive social impact?

The city has to gain the trust: being reliable

.. and connecting, facilitating, looking for similar best practices to replicate

and supporting any opportunty to get fundings from European Community

or private companies for the growth of the community.

What is the role of the City in the ecosystem? Why is this role relevant for the social economy ecosystem?

Siracusa d’amare www.siracusadamare.it

Bando Startup http://www.comune.siracusa.it/images/bandi/avviso.pdf

Smart Lab http://www.comune.siracusa.it/images/Smart_City/Avviso_Pubblico.pdf

Genius Siracusa – Urbact Programhttp://geniusiracusa.ning.com/en/what-is-genius

Siracusa Love City Index http://www.lcisiracusa.org

What is your approach/strategy in supporting social entrepreneurship in your city?

Can you describe a moment that made you feel proud for what you do in the field of SE?

Can you describe a moment that made you feel proud for what you do in the field of SE?

Public furniture and urban decor realizedthrough an International competition to use recycledmaterials

Can you describe a moment that made you feel proud for what you do in the field of SE?

Bringing new inclusive technologiesto promote the city..

Can you describe a moment that made you feel proud for what you do in the field of SE?

Promoting sustainable mobility

Can you describe a moment that made you feel proud for what you do in the field of SE?

Supporting Open Innovation with the Europen project “Genius – Urbact Program”

Can you describe a moment that made you feel proud for what you do in the field of SE?

Supporting young entreprenurs to develop their projects

With Roberto Zampino,one of the winners of the startup contest.Here in London to promote hisbusiness: Slow Motion, photography holidays in Sicily and workshops

Can you describe a moment that made you feel proud for what you do in the field of SE?

Promoting the culture of recycling materials