Social Business Earth

13/10/2026

🚀 Our 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 is here and 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻! Are you a 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿? Apply to join our Investment Readiness and Pitching Program. If selected, you’ll have the opportunity to pitch at the 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 and be among the social businesses eligible for the 𝗦𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲.

🌱 We are looking for 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆-𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 pursuing a social or environmental mission and contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

🏆 The Sapiens Natura Prize awards 𝗖𝗛𝗙 𝟭𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗖𝗛𝗙 𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝗖𝗛𝗙 𝟯,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲, and 𝗖𝗛𝗙 𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲, with a 𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 for all five finalists.

🤝 We are delighted to welcome 𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗢𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 as a new key partner and supporter of SBE’s Social Business Launchpad! Its support strengthens our commitment to 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 and helping early-stage social businesses develop their potential, become investment-ready, and scale their positive impact.

🗓️ 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:
▪️ 𝗢𝗰𝘁 𝟭𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – 𝗝𝗮𝗻 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳: Open Call registration
▪️ 𝗝𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳: Preselection of startups for the Investment Readiness and Pitching Program
▪️ 𝗙𝗲𝗯 – 𝗠𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳: Investment Readiness and Pitching Program
▪️ 𝗔𝗽𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳: Selection of startups to pitch at the Social Business Conference 2027
▪️ 𝗔𝗽𝗿 – 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳: Mock pitching sessions with mentors
▪️ 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳: Social Business Conference 2027 and Sapiens Natura Prize Award Ceremony

⏰ 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳!

🌍 Ready to grow your impact and join the SBE network?
Visit https://socialbusinessearth.org/ or scan the QR code to register.

✨ Apply now and take the next step with us!

28/09/2026

🧑‍🎓If you are a 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 at the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), this post is for you!

📄The 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 (𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗠) is an initiative by USI, co-funded by swissuniversities, in collaboration with Social Business Earth and Impact Hub Ticino.

🤝The project creates connections between USI students and organizations working on sustainability.

💡PIRM is a valuable opportunity to understand real company challenges and contribute to solving them. By taking part, you will
- write your 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 on a challenge proposed by a company;
- help them work concretely toward the 𝗨𝗡 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀.

🎯What are you waiting for? Learn more about PIRM on the dedicated web page.
Link: https://www.usi.ch/en/university/what-we-do/sustainability/students-pirm

23/09/2026

🚀Our upcoming 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 is about to start and this year we have important news to share with participating social entrepreneurs!

🌱If you're running an 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆-𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽, our Open Call can be the first step toward a game-changing opportunity!

⏰Save the date and 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟮 onwards! If selected, your startup will have the opportunity to participate in our Investment Readiness and Pitching Program, pitch at the Social Business Conference 2027 and become a candidate for the Sapiens Natura Prize.

🌍Are you ready to grow your impact and be part of the SBE network? Stay tuned for more details.

✨Join our Open Call 2026. More info coming soon!

27/08/2026

🌱 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴?

The 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 (𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗠) connects organisations with talented 𝗨𝗦𝗜 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 looking for real-world topics for their Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral theses.

💡 If you are a 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘂𝗽, 𝗡𝗚𝗢 or 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 with a 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 linked to the 𝗨𝗡 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 (𝗦𝗗𝗚𝘀), this project is for you!

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: Paeradigms, an organisation in SBE’s network, is exploring how universities translate sustainability commitments into practice, using 𝗨𝗦𝗜 as a case study.

The project is 𝗰𝗼-𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, with 𝗨𝗦𝗜 as coordinator and 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗼 and 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵 as partners.

👉 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗠!
Find out more here https://www.usi.ch/en/university/what-we-do/sustainability/professional-organisations-pirm

09/06/2026

🌍✨ 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 (𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗠) at the 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

At the recent Social Business Conference 2026 held on May 21 in Lugano, Social Business Earth presented the Positive Impact Research Market (PIRM) initiative to social entrepreneurs and participants in attendance 👥💡

The project, developed by 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁à 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗦𝘃𝗶𝘇𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮 in partnership with 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵 and 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗼, and co-funded by 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, aims to connect students with organizations to co-develop thesis projects focused on real sustainability challenges aligned with the SDGs 🌱📊

💬 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:
🏢Organizations propose real-world sustainability challenges
🎓 Students select topics that match their interests
🤝 Collaboration begins to co-create applied research with tangible impact
🌐 Knowledge exchange leads to practical and actionable solutions benefiting both sides

This initiative strengthens the bridge between academia and practice, fostering social innovation for a more sustainable future 🌍⚙️

📣 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
If you are a startup, company, or organization interested in proposing a sustainability challenge, get in touch with us via email or visit the project webpage to learn more. 🌐

➡️📩[email protected]
🔗 https://www.usi.ch/en/university/what-we-do/sustainability/thesis

⚠️ Please note: participating organizations must be legally registered.

04/06/2026

✨On May 21, social entrepreneurs from across the globe gathered in Lugano for the 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

We would like to thank all participants for joining us and contributing to an inspiring day of dialogue, collaboration, and innovation. 👥

This event would not have been possible without the support of our 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, whose commitment helps strengthen the social entrepreneurship ecosystem and empower social businesses.

A heartfelt 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 to:

💡𝗔𝘅𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸, our Silver Sponsor, for supporting an event that brings together changemakers and organizations dedicated to creating positive social impact.

The networking aperitif was made even more special thanks to our Catering Sponsors:

🍷𝗧𝗲𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼 𝗱𝗶 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗲, for offering a tasting selection of their excellent organic wines and for their commitment to promoting local sustainable production in Canton Ticino.

🌱 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀, for enriching our aperò with their delicious plant-based creamery creations, combining exceptional taste with a strong commitment to sustainable food systems.

🏢𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗼 for their continued patronage of the event.

SBC was also proud to showcase:

💍 Jewelry by 𝗠𝘆𝗿𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝗯, winner of the , empowering blind and visually impaired people through the creation of handcrafted jewelry and reimagining Braille learning through tactile creativity and technology, while fostering skills development and inclusion.

🍵 Herbal teas by 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲, whose high-quality herbal teas support women in rural communities of Armenia through the sustainable harvesting of wild herbs used in their production.

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 also go to:

📸Our photographer and graphic designer Katia Vitale for the beautiful photos that captured the spirit of the event.

💻Our Technical Director Luca Sassoli de Bianchi for ensuring the seamless ex*****on of all technical aspects of the event.

🎶Our talented harpist Eleonora Murgia, who created an enchanting atmosphere throughout the event with her musical performances.

29/05/2026

🚀 Grazie ancora una volta a Generoso Chiaradonna per il resoconto pubblicato sul Corriere del Ticino sulla 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

In un ecosistema imprenditoriale sempre troppo orientato al profitto, la SBC 2026 raccontata dal Corriere del Ticino mette in luce un aspetto importante: le startup non sono più solo motori di innovazione tecnologica, ma anche strumenti concreti di trasformazione sociale.

E’ fondamentale rafforzare un ecosistema per realtà imprenditoriali capaci di coniugare crescita economica e impatto positivo sulla società, dimostrando come l’imprenditorialità possa diventare un vero alleato nel rispondere a sfide ambientali e sociali sempre più urgenti.

🌱 Il punto chiave?
Le startup ad alto impatto sociale non si limitano a “fare impresa”, ma costruiscono modelli sostenibili che generano valore condiviso: per le persone, per i territori e per il futuro, come le 5 realtà purpose-driven presentate alla SBC 2026: MyraLab, prima classificata al Sapiens Natura Prize, Mosaic Cuisine, seconda classificata, Agate Herbal Tea, terza classificata, Oldy by Right Association e Viazi Global.

💡 Iniziative di questo tipo sono fondamentali perché:
- valorizzano l’innovazione responsabile
- sostengono nuove generazioni di imprenditori consapevoli
- rafforzano ecosistemi locali più inclusivi e sostenibili

In un momento storico in cui l’innovazione corre veloce, diventa essenziale chiedersi non solo cosa si crea, ma anche che impatto ha ciò che creiamo.

👉 La direzione è chiara: il futuro dell’impresa sarà sempre più legato alla capacità di generare valore per la comunità e l’ambiente oltre al profitto.

L'edizione di quest'anno era dedicata al tema "Unlocking Potential, Trasforming Lives" - Cinque le iniziative selezionate che hanno presentato soluzioni per l'inclusione economica e sociale

27/05/2026

🌱Our Sapiens Natura Prize ceremony held during the Social Business Conference 2026, held on May 21 in Lugano. Learn more about this year's winners from different countries! 💡🌏🥇🥈🥉

27/05/2026

The melodic notes coming from the harp of the talented musician Eleonora Murgia added beauty to the Social Business Conference 2026.

Following the 2012, 2013, 2023, 2024, and 2025 editions, the Social Business Innovation Lab (SBI-LAB) — a partnership between Social Business Earth and Area ...