Welfare, che impresa! – Bando per startup sociali (VI Edizione 2022)

Welfare, che impresa! is a competition that awards and supports innovative community welfare projects promoted by legal entities capable of producing local development benefits. The programme targets recently established social enterprises and provides non-repayable prizes, tailored mentorship, access to concessional financing and business support services. Finalists attend workshops and mentorship sessions and present pitches at a final event where winners are proclaimed.

€20,000 non‑repayable prizes for winners, personalised mentorship sessions, access to concessional loans up to €50,000 (subject to credit approval), preferential bank account for 36 months, personalised consultancy.

Legal entities established for no more than 5 years or to be constituted (those to be constituted must register within 6 months of winners being announced).

Submit a project application on the programme's dedicated website within the application window; finalists are selected by an online jury, attend workshops and mentorship, and pitch at the final event.