In Finland – as well as globally – there is an increasing need for social innovations. They play a vital role in building a more sustainable and inclusive society, while addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable groups. 

The European Union supports National Competence Centres for Social Innovation in its member states, along with national strategies, to strengthen the dissemination and implementation of social innovations across Europe. Innovillage operates as part of a network of all European competence centers and develop sustainable cooperation and knowledge sharing at the EU level. 

In addition, Innovillage is part of the International Network for Social Innovation Scaling and Systemic Transformation (INSISST) consortium together with centres from Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Poland and the Czech Republic. The main objectives of this cooperation are the exchange of knowledge and the international dissemination of innovations.

INSISST consortium partners

• Sociale Innovatie Fabriek, Belgium (coordinator)
• Rethink Ireland, Ireland
• Genio, Ireland
• Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Czech Republic
• Akademiet for Social Innovation, Denmark
• Fundacja Stocznia, Poland
• Innovillage /National Institute for Health and Welfare, Finland

National partners

• National Institute for Health and Welfare
• Diakonia University of Applied Sciences
• Association of Local and Regional Authorities
• Rehabilitation Foundation
• Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
• Silta-Valmennusyhdistys
• SOSTE Finnish Social and Health Association

Contact information:

Hanne Savolainen
Project Manager
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