Rethinking sustainable competitiveness beyond traditional perspectives: role and contribution of the Social Economy

¿De qué trata esta convocatoria?

The topic funds research on how the social economy contributes to sustainable competitiveness and shared prosperity in the EU. Projects develop measurement frameworks, case studies, toolkits and policy recommendations.

¿Qué financia esta convocatoria?

Scope

The topic funds research on the links between the social economy (cooperatives, mutual societies, associations, foundations and social enterprises), sustainable competitiveness and shared prosperity in the EU. Research should identify the factors that make social economy entities competitive in a sustainable way and their possible impact on EU competitiveness, considering social, economic and environmental dimensions.

Possible activities

• Literature reviews, analysis and case studies on key enabling factors.
• A framework to measure the social economy's contribution to sustainable competitiveness, using existing and new indicators.
• Best practices, toolkits and policy recommendations, including on the regulatory context.
• Interdisciplinary research drawing on economics, sociology, environmental science and public administration, with stakeholder engagement and policy analysis.

The topic is not limited to a specific sector, value chain or enabling factor, but proposals may focus on one.

Expected outcomes

• Better understanding of the competitiveness factors of the social economy for social enterprises, traditional firms and investors.
• A greater contribution of the social economy to EU competitiveness and shared prosperity.
• Evidence for policymakers and the private sector on best practice and policy and regulatory reform.
• Practical and innovative solutions that promote the social economy's principles.

¿Cuándo termina el plazo?

23 de septiembre de 2027 (321 días)

23 September 2027 (single-stage submission).