The Partnership
SC’OPARA (France) - Coordinator
Based in Porto-Vecchio, with branches across Corsica and overseas territories, Work in SCOP (Sc’Opara) is a dynamic social enterprise dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship, employability, and digital inclusion. Operating in close collaboration with public authorities and regional agencies, the cooperative supports over 100 individuals each year, mainly young job seekers and disadvantaged adults—by helping them develop, test, and sustain business ideas in a safe and supportive environment.
Certified as a Qualiopi-accredited VET centre, Sc’Opara delivers high-quality training in entrepreneurship, digital transition, and business management, including its nationally recognized VSE Entrepreneurprogramme. Actively involved in national initiatives such as “Action Cœur de Ville” and “Digital Transition”, the cooperative plays a key role in revitalizing local economies and bridging the gap between digital tools and traditional business models. Through partnerships with Pôle Emploi, EPA (Entreprendre pour Apprendre), and PEPITE, Sc’Opara fosters innovation, experiential learning, and inclusive entrepreneurship, empowering individuals to build meaningful, future-ready careers.
SYNCNIFY (France)
Headquartered in Paris, Syncnify is a social innovation agency founded in 2021 with a mission to design forward-thinking solutions to today’s social, economic, and technological challenges. The agency has rapidly built a strong reputation for fostering strategic partnerships and multilateral collaboration across Europe, engaging with public institutions, universities, research bodies, and civil society organizations. With expertise spanning public governance, employment and inclusion, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, energy, and sustainable development, Syncnify supports clients in navigating complex transitions with creativity and precision.
Its services include business consulting, sustainability strategy, capacity building, and technology and innovation management, all tailored to meet the specific needs of each partner. Beyond consultancy, Syncnify is deeply involved in research and development, contributing to policy design, social innovation, and community engagement projects across the EU.
BUPNET GmbH (Germany)
Founded in 1985, BUPNET GmbH is a renowned adult education and vocational training provider based in Göttingen, Germany. Accredited by TÜV CERT and AZAV, BUPNET upholds the highest quality standards in adult learning and collaborates closely with public authorities, educational institutions, and industry stakeholders. With a dedicated team, BUPNET delivers innovative training in fields such as ICT, entrepreneurship, sustainability, e-commerce, and social inclusion, often within the framework of major EU programmes like Erasmus+, ESF, INTERREG, and Life+.
A pioneer in digital and blended learning, BUPNET has developed multilingual e-learning platforms, mobile applications, and educational tools for platforms such as Moodle and Mahara. The organisation is also the creator of LEVEL5, a widely used competence validation system for recognising informal and non-formal learning. BUPNET’s strength lies in its ability to design competence-based and adaptive microlearning solutions that help individuals upskill, reskill, and transition into new employment sectors.
die Berater GmbH (Austria)
Based in Vienna, die Berater Gemeinnützige GmbH is a non-profit organisation and affiliate of die Berater® Unternehmensberatungs GmbH, one of Austria’s leading adult education and training providers. The organisation operates TOP-Lokal, a socio-economic initiative run in partnership with the Vienna Public Employment Service that helps long-term jobseekers reintegrate into the labour market through transitional employment in the hospitality sector. Alongside vocational training, participants receive personal development coaching, job search support, and guidance on improving their living conditions.
TOP-Lokal also promotes cultural participation through exhibitions and artistic workshops, fostering inclusion and community engagement. With over 15 years of experience in adult education, social integration, and employability programmes, die Berater Gemeinnützige GmbH combines strong pedagogical expertise with a deep social mission. The organisation actively works to protect and empower disadvantaged groups, including migrants, refugees, and people at risk of exclusion, while promoting fairness, tolerance, sustainability, and active citizenship.
CSES (Sweden)
Founded in 2011 as Sweden’s first incubator for social entrepreneurship at Stockholm University, CSES - Center for Social Entrepreneurship, has grown into a respected national non-profit organization driving social innovation and impact entrepreneurship across Sweden and Europe. Since becoming an independent NGO in 2014, CSES has provided coaching, mentoring, and tailored tools to help social entrepreneurs develop sustainable business models that create meaningful societal change.
Recognized by the City of Stockholm as an official partner supporting startups, CSES plays an active role in strengthening Sweden’s innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and inclusion, CSES integrates the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its work, guiding impact-driven companies to achieve both economic and social value.
EEVIDA (Greece)
EEVIDA is a leading non-profit business association representing more than 7,000 enterprises across West Attica, covering key sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, technology, and construction. Established to strengthen regional industry and promote sustainable growth, EEVIDA serves as a central hub for networking, advocacy, and business development, fostering collaboration among companies and connecting them with government bodies, research institutions, and international partners. The association actively supports its members in areas like digital transformation, innovation, and capacity building, helping them stay competitive in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.
Through its wide range of training programmes, workshops, and EU-funded initiatives, EEVIDA enhances workforce skills in fields such as digitalisation, industrial management, and sustainability. It also champions responsible industrial practices and circular economy models, encouraging businesses to adopt greener, more efficient methods of operation.
