Competence Centre for Social Innovation

Competence Centre for Social Innovation is a national platform that provides knowledge, methods, and forums for innovative solutions aimed at creating an inclusive workplace. The Competence Center operates within the framework of the European Social Fund on behalf of the Swedish ESF Council and is run by Coompanion Sweden, Famna, the National Network for Coordination Associations, and the Forum for Social Innovation Sweden at Malmö University.

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Registration for our annual conference is now open!

The Competence Center organizes the annual conference “Innovative Solutions for an Inclusive Workplace”—an opportunity for national and international exchange of experiences and learning. The next conference will be held on October 21, 2026, in Linköping. Registration for the conference is now open!

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News

Stay up to date on news related to the Competence Center, including events, ESF calls for proposals, and other current initiatives.

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Publications

Here you will find reports and analyses produced by the center of excellence.

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Learning sessions on social innovation

Would you like support for your work on social innovation in an ESF project? Would you like to develop your project idea to make it more socially innovative? We invite you to participate in learning sessions designed to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience between funded projects and potential applicants within the ESF’s Program Area E for social innovation.

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Models and tools for social innovation

The Competence Center develops and uses various models and tools to support social innovation within the ESF. Two of these are: The Social Innovation Process and the Roadmap for Social Change.

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Examples of social innovations

On this page, we have compiled various examples of social innovation both within and outside the ESF. We hope these examples will provide a better understanding of innovative processes and solutions that address societal challenges, as well as inspiration for driving positive social change.

Would you like to get in touch with us?

Do you have questions about the Competence Center’s work, or would you like to get in touch with us? On our contact page, you’ll find contact information for our project managers in various areas of work.

About the Competence Centre for Social Innovation

Project Name: Competence Centre for Social Innovation
Subject: Social Inclusion, Labor Market, and education
Funding body: Swedish ESF Council
Project period: 2021–2029
Project members: Forum for Social Innovation Sweden Malmö University, the National Network for Coordination Associations,Coompanion Sweden, and Famna

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