Social Entreprenurship Development Programme

Meet "Free Space," a social café in Batumi that employs people with disabilities and works on promoting sign language.

"In every region of Georgia, in nearly every household, at least one person creates handmade items using traditional techniques. However, they often don’t realize that their craft could generate economic benefits." How the social enterprise "Ethnodesign" united traditional artisans from across Georgia and strengthened the sector with 2.3 million GEL.

"Our story began with a single room in a cottage, an idea, faith, and a mission to create a space for therapy, economic empowerment, and new skill development for internally displaced women." How the social enterprise "Ikorta," founded in the Tserovani IDP settlement, became an Impact Hero.

The social enterprise "Tene" transforms plastic waste into eco-friendly solutions. Their 'green' USB cables are an example of this innovative approach, contributing to the reduction of plastic pollution and the protection of Georgia's ecology. ©2024 - European Union Delegation to Georgia

Meet the winner of the grant competition announced by Basisbank and the Center for Strategic Research and Development of Georgia: the social enterprise and new Georgian footwear brand M.H.F Shoes & Accessories. ©2023 - Basisbank

Fantasmagoria, a social enterprise, is breathing new life into puppet animations in Georgia! The cutting-edge 3D printing technology is making their puppets talk for the first time ever. ©2023 - European Union Delegation to Georgia

Cafune is a social café located in Rustavi, dedicated to the professional training and employment of less competitive groups in the labor market, as well as youth. Cafune also offers catering services and is always open to hosting engaging youth events. ©2023 - European Union Delegation to Georgia

“TechGoGo” is the first unique model digital enterprise in the ecosystem of social enterprises, combines a digital school and agency with the purpose to encourage women’s economic empowerment, access to education, and promotion of digital professions in demand on the labor market, in the Kvemo Kartli region. ©2023 - European Union Delegation to Georgia

The rising interest in traveling to Samshvilde laid the foundation for the concept of creating a space where guests can spend their time, relax, learn about local traditions, enjoy food, choose travel routes, and visit exciting places with professional guidance - Discover Orbis Bude (Eagle’s Nest), an ecotourism social enterprise in Kvemo Kartli. ©2023 - European Union Delegation to Georgia