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Intersectional Impact: 7 key learnings from accelerating social enterprises in Poland & Romania over 3 years

Intersectional Impact: 7 key learnings from accelerating social enterprises in Poland & Romania over 3 years

We spoke to our portfolio managers and entrepreneurs in the region to uncover the lessons learned and insights gained from three years of close-up acceleration and collaboration in the region catalyzing wide-ranging, innovative business models and supporting the financial independence and stability of people from diverse backgrounds. 

Social Fund of the Year, Europe – NESsT’s Refugee Employment Initiative: Supporting Refugees to Access Quality Jobs

Social Fund of the Year, Europe – NESsT’s Refugee Employment Initiative: Supporting Refugees to Access Quality Jobs

The NESsT Refugee Employment Initiative (REI) is named 'Social Fund of the Year, Europe' by Environmental Finance. One judge said the fund was "an important social initiative to invest in local SMEs," and added it was "good to see investments in organizations making commitments to employ refugees".

Meet the NESsT - IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Poland and Romania Accelerator Portfolio

Meet the NESsT - IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Poland and Romania Accelerator Portfolio

NESsT and IKEA Social Entrepreneurship co-created a three-year accelerator programme to support enterprises in Poland and Romania that expand employment opportunities. The selected enterprises will receive market access assistance and advice, tailored business mentoring, technical assistance, in addition to flexible financing. Meet the enterprises now: