Call for social entrepreneurs

Are you a European organization active in the fields of sports or education?
Have you developed a project/initiative/practice that has proven to be successful and economically sustainable?
Do you believe that your project/initiative/practice is mature and ready to be exported abroad?
Would you like to expand it to other countries to increase its impact and social influence?
Are you looking for partners in other countries who are willing to join you in this internationalization procexx
Are you searching for a way to facilitate your internationalization process and provide everything you need (funding, partners, knowledge, etc.)?
Are you ready to present your entrepreneurial idea to 30 other European organizations willing to welcome it and develop it in their countries?
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Embarking on a game-changing project or initiative that not only works but stands the test of time is like scaling a formidable mountain. The few who reach the summit become fiercely protective of their achievement.

Now, the idea of taking this very project or initiative and expanding it to international frontiers might feel like a far-off dream, a formidable challenge, or even an impossible feat. However, based on our own experiences, we’re here to say it’s entirely feasible.

Our years of tireless effort have revealed a powerful truth: the challenges in our homelands often bear a striking resemblance. Sometimes, solutions born in one corner of the world, with a dash of local finesse, can work wonders in far-flung places.

Let’s face it: Europe is grappling with the alarming surge of sedentary lifestyles, and technology has only accelerated the problem. We, the stakeholders in this industry, share a collective concern.

Those of us entrenched in the industry are well aware of the impending crisis. But here’s the call to action: we must dare to try! We can make it happen, especially if we pool our resources, learn from each other’s stumbles, celebrate the victories of those who’ve thrived, and unite our strengths.

From our perspective, this is the sole avenue to reverse the relentless deterioration we’re witnessing every day. Together, we can rise to the challenge.

That's precisely why we conceived EUSportLab, an event meticulously tailored for individuals like you who've not only discovered but also tested and proven effective solutions within the sports domain. EUSportLab offers a unique platform where you can take center stage, like in a TED X, sharing your vision with a discerning audience comprising organizations deeply engaged in the realms of sports and education. These entities are more than eager to integrate your pioneering ideas into their respective regions. EUSportLab isn't just an event; it's the catalyst for commencing your long-awaited journey towards internationalization within a secure and supportive setting. Moreover, it's a hub where you can connect with the resources needed to make this dream a reality. Our team comprehends the significance of these opportunities because, for many years, we traversed the same path, tirelessly searching for them ourselves.

Where succesfull&sustainable sport projects/practices become international

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DEC 8th/9th @MILAN

Agenda

DECEMBER 07TH

18:00
DECEMBER 7th
Informal welcome
18:15
DECEMBER 7th
NetWalking
19:00
DECEMBER 7th
Welcome Aperitivo

DECEMBER 08TH

08:45
DECEMBER 8th
Official Welcome
09:00
DECEMBER 8th
“Getting to know each other” activities
Presentation of the participants and organizations
09:45
DECEMBER 8th
Keynote Speech
Erasmus Plus Sport program: opportunities for the Sport Sector | Luciano di Fonzo - Deputy Head of Sport Unit at (EACEA)
10:00
DECEMBER 8th
Welcome words
Introducing EUSport LAB vision and mission | Paolo Menescardi - President of L’ORMA
11:00
DECEMBER 8th
Networking Break
11:30
DECEMBER 8th
Panelist session – “Open Mic”
Space for social entrepreneurs in the field of sport and education
12:30
DECEMBER 8th
Light lunch and Networking
14:30
DECEMBER 8th
Workshop – “Let the expert speak”
How to diversify the fundraising in the Sport Sector | Christo Velkov - Vice President Strategic Development Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Region
15:30
DECEMBER 8th
Interactive Workshop “Creating EU projects: discovering the E+ opportunities"
Working groups on how to give sustainability to your project ideas through Erasmus Plus funds
18:00
DECEMBER 8th
End of activities
18:00
DECEMBER 8th
Free Networking (18:00 – 19:30)

DECEMBER 09TH

08:45
DECEMBER 9th
Welcome
09:00
DECEMBER 9th
Workshop – “Let the expert speak” Bruno Avelar Rosa
Steps for developing a scaling-up strategy | Bruno Avelar Rosa - Senior Partner at Qantara Sports.
10:00
DECEMBER 9th
Interactive Workshop – “Entrepreneurial minds at the round table”
How to shift perspective and initiate action within our local context, irrespective of European funding, starting from your project ideas
12:30
DECEMBER 9th
Presentation of the ideas and closing activities
13:00
DECEMBER 9th
EUSport LAB manifesto and closing activities

Participants

This is the list of participants who have confirmed so far

Expectations: New project ideas & partners that could bring other options to enlarge the portfolio of services to try building a strong proposal for changing the current situation of inactivity

Spain

Luca Amadessi

Expectations: To meet interesting people willing to share ideas in order to make long-term impact projects on worldwide scale
Expectations: By participating in EU SPORT LAB, we expect new partnerships and inspiration to drive innovation and excellence in the field of sports.

Bulgaria

Expectations: Participation in EU SPORT LAB is anticipated to yield invaluable insights and foster innovative collaborations, thereby enriching our network and cooperation.

Bulgaria

Expectations: Share experiences with participants Enhance skills in designing successful project proposal Develop ideas to enhance the impact and the sustainability of European projects

Greece

Expectations: I hope to meet new people, share ideas, and work on new projects. I also look forward to catching up with old partners and brainstorming for future plans.

Austria

Expectations: To expand on new ideas and meet/brainstorm/network with potential partners. To share our expertise and experience in the field of sport and Erasmus+ projects.

Netherlands

Expectations: Seeking partnerships for inclusive basketball for people with ID; ready to present our innovative concept as a local club with great field practice to be multiplied all over the EU

Bulgaria

Roberto Solinas

Expectations: Networking, Out Of E+ Box Thinking and Action.

Zoltan Szerdahelyi

Expectations: Nerworking, find new ideas.

Hungary

Juris Riekstins

Expectations: Meet new people, discuss great project ideas, share may experience of how to make projects sustainable via usage of interactive e-learning solutions.

Latvia

Expectations: I expect an event that brings together EU-funded projects, sports enthusiasts and networking chances for developing new ideas and opportunities. Exciting prospects ahead!

Germany

Expectations: Building stronger relationships with old partners and establishing new networks, creating innovative ideas and being in an inspiring environment.

Türkiye

Expectations: It offers an excellent opportunity to foster international collaboration and partnerships in the field of sports for underprivileged children.

Pakistan

Tamara Petrovic

Expectations: I expect to share experiences and dilemmas when it comes to project sustainability; to come up with concrete solutions and partnerships for high quality follow-up projects.

Serbia

Verica Mance

Expectations: Networking Inspiration Professional development

Croatia

Expectations: By participating in the EUSport LAB 2023 I expect to strengthen alliances, exchange knowledge and working practices, and learn new inspiring ideas that we can implement in Hungary.

Hungary

Anna Blazquez Abella

Expectations: I expect to learn, I expect to be able to explain our project and to find parners to work in same values projects
Expectations: To connect with other participants, create good project ideas and find partners for future projects.

Croatia

Expectations: I expect mostly to expand our european network and meet new partners. This would open the door for new collaborations within different european projects.
Expectations: Meeting and Networking with senior people, with clear strategic thinking and focused on the use of Sport as a tool to made the world and the society more sustainable.

Portugal

Expectations: Knowledge and Insights; Networking Opportunities; Skill Development; Innovation and Technology; Collaboration and Partnerships; Idea Generation

Portugal

Expectations: Developing our network and meeting new partners Building new partnerships for new project proposals Creating new proposal ideas

Türkiye

Expectations: Developing new partnerships and strengthening the old ones

Türkiye

Expectations: >Opportunity to design and develop concrete project ideas together with other present (and ‘serious’) organizations >Discuss/find new approaches to sustainable project designing

Netherlands

Expectations: Identify the key topics for projects innovations and the key topics for sustainability that will be manageble on the field and also approved by the evaluators and EU Commision

Slovenia

Expectations: I would like to put Champions Factory’s new sports innovation idea under discussion, elaboration and autopsy with experts from the private and public sector.

Bulgaria

Jana Turanska

Expectations: I expect to learn more about project application writing process, meeting colleagues from the same field of work and brainstorm project ideas.

Slovakia

Grzegorz Paterak

Expectations: Make a new connections for further projects.

Poland

Rafał Nocoń

Expectations: New connections.

Poland

Bruno Avelar Rosa

Expectations: Networking and knowledge sharing.

Portugal

Bruno Bidarra

Expectations: Meet people and share new ideas

Portugal

Expectations: By participating at EU SPORT LAB, I hope to meet new people, share ideas, and find new partnerships to drive innovative sports programmes in the field of sports.

Estonia

Expectations: I’d like to join EU SPORT LAB, highlighting our university’s work in community, health, social, and environmental areas, plus discuss future initiatives.

Portugal

Katerina Iotova

Expectations: Make new connections and reinforce existing ones when it comes to partnerships, project innovation and impact in the field of sport.

Bulgaria

Nevena Jovanovic

Expectations: I expect to both contribute to and benefit from working on the common purpose of sustainability of projects in the sport field with other organizations.
Expectations: To connect with people and ideas. Where to explore new opportunities for business and collaboration. To gain and share knowledge in the field of sport and education practices.

Bulgaria

Expectations: To present all our project ideas to potential partners and to make connections that can be transformed into win-win collaborations for the next E+ deadline.

Romania

Petya Petkova

Expectations: Expect to enhance support for sports NGOs; We are with a strong history of developing web projects for numerous organizations over the years.

Bulgaria

Expectations: I expect networking and sharing ideas. I enjoy developing projects especially to rural areas and recreational sports.

Finland

Expectations: Finding new partners for my new projects. Sharing my Erasmus sports experiences

Türkiye

Leonardo Cunha

Expectations: Networking and Knowledge Sharing

Portugal

Alberto Bichi

Expectations: We expect to meet sport enthusiasts from all over Europe to strengthen our network and launch new ambitious and forward-looking projects.

Belgium

Sebastiano Lommi

Expectations: We expect to meet sport enthusiasts from all over Europe to strengthen our network and launch new ambitious and forward-looking projects.

Belgium

Expectations: My expectation for EUSportLab’23 is to connect with like-minded experts committed to transforming project efforts into lasting, impactful initiatives for sustainable interventions.

Türkiye

Lorena Zajmi

Expectations: I hope to get motivated and inspired for ideas regarding youth and to learn ways to share my ideas on a larger audience.

Albania

Expectations: Networking and Knowledge Sharing Finding new partners for project development and ongoing Present our project ideas

Portugal

Expectations: Share knowledge in the field of Physical Activity, outdoor and education practices. Networking Share project development not only ideas but concrete ones Find new partners

Portugal

Expectations: To meet new organisations from Europe and to learn from them about good practices and programs.

Spain

Eniko Nagy

Expectations: As part of the European Network of Living Labs our organization is doing projects in the field of wellbeing, sport and fitness. We look for cooperation in this field.

Hungary

Maria Grazia Pirina

Expectations: Networking and being inspired by meet new potential partners whom create a solid cooperation. Sharing new projects ideas.

Angel Kugiyski

Expectations: Enhancing my knowledge on sports projects in the EU; Meeting new cultures; Expanding my professional network; Exchanging best practices with fellow professionals

Bulgaria

Expectations: I would love to find cutting-edge tech, collaborative brainstorming, and a platform to turn our brightest sports ideas into reality.

Italy

Expectations: Financing methods and partners for potential international growth; interested countries that would like to see the SCULT.app platform in their market and ideas on how to finance it

Estonia

Expectations: New relationships, gaining insights from others, and engaging in dynamic discussions about innovative sports concepts and CircleSquare, aiming to develop potential partnership

Germany

Maria Vittoria Borriello

Expectations: To find partners who believe in our project and decide to join us in this path of social franchising

Italy

Sarah Zenab Arshad

Expectations: Finding new partner to establish new impactful collaborations

Pakistan

Expectations: Meeting new projects and people focused on using sport as a tool for a society with fewer inequalities and more opportunities

Portugal

Lion Reinacher

Expectations: Meet other like-minded people, form strong partnerships, and get insights into how to scale internationally.

Germany

Pablo Raya-Demidoff Valencia

Expectations: This is my first time at it, so I expect I can learn more things about it and be better prepared for the next edition!

Spain

Expectations: I hope to inspire others with our concept but also to find new ways of collaboration and to overcome challenges in order to roll out the idea on an international level.

Germany

Pari Alvanos

Expectations: I aim to network and share insights on disability sports, leveraging my role in the Greek Paralympic Committee at EU SPORT LAB.

Greece

Expectations: Sharing ideas.

Portugal

Expectations: The right partners to develop the project

Portugal

Expectations: To develop this project internationally connecting different type of suburbs

Italy

Who we are?

We are L’Orma international

L’Orma international, the European department of L’ORMA (www.ormasite.it) a no-profit sport educational agency funded in 2000, working in the field of sport, education and social innovation.

Since our inception, we have been committed to designing and delivering educational and social projects in the field of sports for children, adolescents, and adults. We organize numerous training courses, work within schools, and host summer camps – all activities in which sports play a central role in a process of transformation, education, and social inclusion.

For several years now, we have also been active in the field of Europroject management, designing, writing, and implementing numerous sports projects, primarily within the Erasmus Plus Sport Program.

After many years of involvement in the Erasmus Plus SPORT Program, we now aim to specialize in providing continuity and sustainability to international projects in the sports sector that can have a high social impact. We want to ensure that all our efforts in the designing, writing, and implementation of European projects are directed towards initiatives that can endure over the years and grow over time.

Who we are

you looking for?

If you identify yourself with this description, then you are welcome to EUSport LAB 2023.

In order to ensure the smooth organization of the event, we will kindly request you to make a deposit of 100.00 euros at the time of registration.

Participation in the event is free, but as you are aware, we incur expenses and wish to plan effectively. For this reason, we will consider your registration valid only upon receipt of the deposit, which we will refund to you immediately upon your correct participation in the event. We will do everything in our power to make you feel at home, and we will give our best effort to foster synergies and virtuous and long-lasting collaborations.

If you possess these characteristics,

why should you come to EUSport LAB?

Working in this field, you’ve likely experienced moments of isolation, the challenge of finding believers in your ideas, and the relentless quest for resources to finance your vision. Not to mention the daunting task of envisioning taking your project abroad. Refining your business model, forging foreign partnerships, and securing that initial funding to initiate internationalization-all of these are critical steps, and they can feel like insurmountable obstacles without guidance and support.

That’s precisely where we step in, leveraging our extensive experience and expertise in Europroject management to transform these aspirations into reality. We’re committed to providing unwavering support. At our event, you’ll be given an exclusive platform to present your project or initiative to a receptive audience of European organizations eager to collaborate.

We won’t stop there. Expect valuable suggestions to fine-tune your project, guidance to develop project proposals in response to European calls for proposals, and exploration of alternative funding channels.

So, submit your project idea, showcase the immense value it holds, and underscore its sustainability-both in terms of project objectives and economic viability, forged over the years.

If your idea makes the top 6, you’ll unlock a realm of opportunities awaiting you.

Registrations

for the 2023 edition are closed

Expectations: New project ideas & partners that could bring other options to enlarge the portfolio of services to try building a strong proposal for changing the current situation of inactivity

Spain

Luca Amadessi

Expectations: To meet interesting people willing to share ideas in order to make long-term impact projects on worldwide scale
Expectations: By participating in EU SPORT LAB, we expect new partnerships and inspiration to drive innovation and excellence in the field of sports.

Bulgaria

Expectations: Participation in EU SPORT LAB is anticipated to yield invaluable insights and foster innovative collaborations, thereby enriching our network and cooperation.

Bulgaria

Expectations: Share experiences with participants Enhance skills in designing successful project proposal Develop ideas to enhance the impact and the sustainability of European projects

Greece

Expectations: I hope to meet new people, share ideas, and work on new projects. I also look forward to catching up with old partners and brainstorming for future plans.

Austria

Expectations: To expand on new ideas and meet/brainstorm/network with potential partners. To share our expertise and experience in the field of sport and Erasmus+ projects.

Netherlands

Expectations: Seeking partnerships for inclusive basketball for people with ID; ready to present our innovative concept as a local club with great field practice to be multiplied all over the EU

Bulgaria

Roberto Solinas

Expectations: Networking, Out Of E+ Box Thinking and Action.

Zoltan Szerdahelyi

Expectations: Nerworking, find new ideas.

Hungary

Juris Riekstins

Expectations: Meet new people, discuss great project ideas, share may experience of how to make projects sustainable via usage of interactive e-learning solutions.

Latvia

Expectations: I expect an event that brings together EU-funded projects, sports enthusiasts and networking chances for developing new ideas and opportunities. Exciting prospects ahead!

Germany

Expectations: Building stronger relationships with old partners and establishing new networks, creating innovative ideas and being in an inspiring environment.

Türkiye

Expectations: It offers an excellent opportunity to foster international collaboration and partnerships in the field of sports for underprivileged children.

Pakistan

Tamara Petrovic

Expectations: I expect to share experiences and dilemmas when it comes to project sustainability; to come up with concrete solutions and partnerships for high quality follow-up projects.

Serbia

Verica Mance

Expectations: Networking Inspiration Professional development

Croatia

Expectations: By participating in the EUSport LAB 2023 I expect to strengthen alliances, exchange knowledge and working practices, and learn new inspiring ideas that we can implement in Hungary.

Hungary

Anna Blazquez Abella

Expectations: I expect to learn, I expect to be able to explain our project and to find parners to work in same values projects
Expectations: To connect with other participants, create good project ideas and find partners for future projects.

Croatia

Expectations: I expect mostly to expand our european network and meet new partners. This would open the door for new collaborations within different european projects.
Expectations: Meeting and Networking with senior people, with clear strategic thinking and focused on the use of Sport as a tool to made the world and the society more sustainable.

Portugal

Expectations: Knowledge and Insights; Networking Opportunities; Skill Development; Innovation and Technology; Collaboration and Partnerships; Idea Generation

Portugal

Expectations: Developing our network and meeting new partners Building new partnerships for new project proposals Creating new proposal ideas

Türkiye

Expectations: Developing new partnerships and strengthening the old ones

Türkiye

Expectations: >Opportunity to design and develop concrete project ideas together with other present (and ‘serious’) organizations >Discuss/find new approaches to sustainable project designing

Netherlands

Expectations: Identify the key topics for projects innovations and the key topics for sustainability that will be manageble on the field and also approved by the evaluators and EU Commision

Slovenia

Expectations: I would like to put Champions Factory’s new sports innovation idea under discussion, elaboration and autopsy with experts from the private and public sector.

Bulgaria

Jana Turanska

Expectations: I expect to learn more about project application writing process, meeting colleagues from the same field of work and brainstorm project ideas.

Slovakia

Grzegorz Paterak

Expectations: Make a new connections for further projects.

Poland

Rafał Nocoń

Expectations: New connections.

Poland

Bruno Avelar Rosa

Expectations: Networking and knowledge sharing.

Portugal

Bruno Bidarra

Expectations: Meet people and share new ideas

Portugal

Expectations: By participating at EU SPORT LAB, I hope to meet new people, share ideas, and find new partnerships to drive innovative sports programmes in the field of sports.

Estonia

Expectations: I’d like to join EU SPORT LAB, highlighting our university’s work in community, health, social, and environmental areas, plus discuss future initiatives.

Portugal

Katerina Iotova

Expectations: Make new connections and reinforce existing ones when it comes to partnerships, project innovation and impact in the field of sport.

Bulgaria

Nevena Jovanovic

Expectations: I expect to both contribute to and benefit from working on the common purpose of sustainability of projects in the sport field with other organizations.
Expectations: To connect with people and ideas. Where to explore new opportunities for business and collaboration. To gain and share knowledge in the field of sport and education practices.

Bulgaria

Expectations: To present all our project ideas to potential partners and to make connections that can be transformed into win-win collaborations for the next E+ deadline.

Romania

Petya Petkova

Expectations: Expect to enhance support for sports NGOs; We are with a strong history of developing web projects for numerous organizations over the years.

Bulgaria

Expectations: I expect networking and sharing ideas. I enjoy developing projects especially to rural areas and recreational sports.

Finland

Expectations: Finding new partners for my new projects. Sharing my Erasmus sports experiences

Türkiye

Leonardo Cunha

Expectations: Networking and Knowledge Sharing

Portugal

Alberto Bichi

Expectations: We expect to meet sport enthusiasts from all over Europe to strengthen our network and launch new ambitious and forward-looking projects.

Belgium

Sebastiano Lommi

Expectations: We expect to meet sport enthusiasts from all over Europe to strengthen our network and launch new ambitious and forward-looking projects.

Belgium

Expectations: My expectation for EUSportLab’23 is to connect with like-minded experts committed to transforming project efforts into lasting, impactful initiatives for sustainable interventions.

Türkiye

Lorena Zajmi

Expectations: I hope to get motivated and inspired for ideas regarding youth and to learn ways to share my ideas on a larger audience.

Albania

Expectations: Networking and Knowledge Sharing Finding new partners for project development and ongoing Present our project ideas

Portugal

Expectations: Share knowledge in the field of Physical Activity, outdoor and education practices. Networking Share project development not only ideas but concrete ones Find new partners

Portugal

Expectations: To meet new organisations from Europe and to learn from them about good practices and programs.

Spain

Eniko Nagy

Expectations: As part of the European Network of Living Labs our organization is doing projects in the field of wellbeing, sport and fitness. We look for cooperation in this field.

Hungary

Maria Grazia Pirina

Expectations: Networking and being inspired by meet new potential partners whom create a solid cooperation. Sharing new projects ideas.

Angel Kugiyski

Expectations: Enhancing my knowledge on sports projects in the EU; Meeting new cultures; Expanding my professional network; Exchanging best practices with fellow professionals

Bulgaria

Expectations: I would love to find cutting-edge tech, collaborative brainstorming, and a platform to turn our brightest sports ideas into reality.

Italy

Expectations: Financing methods and partners for potential international growth; interested countries that would like to see the SCULT.app platform in their market and ideas on how to finance it

Estonia

Expectations: New relationships, gaining insights from others, and engaging in dynamic discussions about innovative sports concepts and CircleSquare, aiming to develop potential partnership

Germany

Maria Vittoria Borriello

Expectations: To find partners who believe in our project and decide to join us in this path of social franchising

Italy

Sarah Zenab Arshad

Expectations: Finding new partner to establish new impactful collaborations

Pakistan

Expectations: Meeting new projects and people focused on using sport as a tool for a society with fewer inequalities and more opportunities

Portugal

Lion Reinacher

Expectations: Meet other like-minded people, form strong partnerships, and get insights into how to scale internationally.

Germany

Pablo Raya-Demidoff Valencia

Expectations: This is my first time at it, so I expect I can learn more things about it and be better prepared for the next edition!

Spain

Expectations: I hope to inspire others with our concept but also to find new ways of collaboration and to overcome challenges in order to roll out the idea on an international level.

Germany

Pari Alvanos

Expectations: I aim to network and share insights on disability sports, leveraging my role in the Greek Paralympic Committee at EU SPORT LAB.

Greece

Expectations: Sharing ideas.

Portugal

Expectations: The right partners to develop the project

Portugal

Expectations: To develop this project internationally connecting different type of suburbs

Italy