Support structures for social entrepreneurship in Lapland

Social entrepreneurship is a specific type of entrepreneurship focused on creating positive change in society. The objectives of social enterprises can encompass areas such as sustainable development, regional growth, or fostering inclusion in the job market. These enterprises direct the majority of their profits towards generating social impact, and their management philosophy prioritises participation and democracy.

The RYHTI project targets job-seekers with higher education or vocational training, including immigrants; students and educators in vocational institutions and universities; business developers and advisors; regional and local policymakers, regional developers, and financiers involved in entrepreneurship and the business environment; as well as other working-age individuals in Lapland interested in entrepreneurship and employment opportunities.

The project aims to enhance the knowledge and practical expertise of social entrepreneurship in the target groups and seeks to improve the operating environment and conditions for social entrepreneurship in Lapland by supporting the regional, national, and international networking of the target groups.

Additionally, the project produces social entrepreneurship training modules and materials aimed at unemployed individuals with diverse educational backgrounds, as well as students in Lapland's vocational institutions and universities. The project also publishes practical guides on social entrepreneurship.