Around the world, social entrepreneurship is increasingly seen as an accelerating force towards achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs). From facilitating inclusive economic growth and education, to leading digital transformations, to championing human rights and increasing access to basic services, young social innovators play a critical role in creating the world as it should be. And yet, they face distinct barriers in sustaining and scaling their ventures, particularly when it comes to gaining the necessary knowledge and skills and accessing funding.
The initiative is expected to generate valuable evidence for how actors engaged in philanthropy and entrepreneurship may better diagnose the needs and potential of young social entrepreneurs at various stages in venture maturity.