Actions to boost the development of finance markets for social enterprises

Last updated: 18.7.2025
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The ESF-2023-SUPPLY-DEMAND call, part of the European Social Fund + (ESF+), aimed to enhance finance markets for social enterprises across Europe. This initiative supported the creation of new financial instruments and capacity-building for social enterprises, with a particular focus on investments under €500,000. It fostered cooperation among public and private entities to improve access to repayable finance and develop investment readiness within the social economy.

Who is Funded by ESF-2023-SUPPLY-DEMAND

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its core objectives. It details who can apply, where projects must be located, and the strategic goals this funding seeks to achieve in developing finance markets for social enterprises.

What is Funded by ESF-2023-SUPPLY-DEMAND

This section details the types of projects and activities eligible for funding, focusing on specific sectors and the developmental stage of supported initiatives. It also clarifies which costs are covered and which are excluded under the program.

Type and Scope of ESF-2023-SUPPLY-DEMAND Funding

This section details the financial parameters of the ESF-2023-SUPPLY-DEMAND program, including the type of financial support offered, the funding amounts available, and expected project durations. It outlines the nature of the financial assistance and key monetary limits.

ESF-2023-SUPPLY-DEMAND Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines crucial rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases. It covers submission requirements, consortium rules, aid regulations, and financial stipulations.

ESF-2023-SUPPLY-DEMAND Application Procedure

This section outlines the step-by-step procedure for applying to the ESF-2023-SUPPLY-DEMAND program, from submission requirements to the evaluation and selection process. It details how proposals are assessed and how decisions are communicated to applicants.

This section outlines the fundamental legal and official documents that underpin and govern the ESF-2023-SUPPLY-DEMAND funding program. It identifies its primary legal source and other crucial regulations, along with information on accessing these official texts.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

500,000 EUR

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

3,486,988 EUR

Deadline

Deadline:

14.03.2024

Open Until

Open Until:

Closed

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States (and their overseas countries and territories), EEA countries, EU acceding countries, candidate countries and potential candidate countries; Third countries having signed an agreement to participate in the EaSI strand or a third country listed in the EaSI work programme if necessary for the achievement of the objectives of an action.

Sectors

Sectors:

Service Sector, Financial Technology, Social Enterprises, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Social enterprises, Social entrepreneurs

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Planning, Product Development, Implementation, Capacity Building

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

Potential investors, Financial intermediaries, Support organisations, Stakeholders

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