Social Innovation Project Exchange Part IV - Tech & Innovation

We are pleased to invite you to the next session of our Social Innovation Project Exchange webinar series — a shared space for connecting (EU-)funded projects and stakeholders working on social innovation 🤝

The series aims to strengthen exchange between projects within and beyond the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme, while creating regular opportunities to discuss methods, tools and strategies for advancing social innovation.

Focus of Session IV: Tech and Innovation

Technology and innovation are increasingly shaping how societies respond to social, environmental and economic challenges. In this session, we will explore how digital tools, AI and collaborative innovation approaches can contribute to social impact.

Speakers & Inputs

👤 Laura Heym – Strategic Designer & Consultant for Sustainable Transformation at zukunft zwei
➡️ Input on what “AI for Good” means and why it is an important part of social innovation, the opportunities it creates for Europe, an introduction to the German Civic Coding initiative and its support ecosystem, as well as selected project examples showcasing innovative AI for Good approaches.

👤 Raffaella Scalisi – Senior Advisor at Torino Social Impact
➡️ Input on how Torino Social Impact uses collaboration, innovation and Tech4Good initiatives to drive social impact, highlighting practical projects, success stories and lessons learned that can inspire broader discussions on technology and innovation.

Goals

• 🤝 Networking & Synergy Building: Connect with other (EU-funded) projects and identify shared challenges and opportunities.
• 💡 Exchange of Experience: Discover methods and tools that have proven effective in other contexts.
• 🧭 Policy & Strategy Development: Formulate recommendations on how programmes can better support social innovation.
• 🌍 Visibility & Collaboration: Promote projects, outputs and solutions – paving the way for joint initiatives and long-term cooperation.

The insights collected may contribute to a joint position paper aiming to inspire future EU funding calls and improve the framework for social innovation.

Why Join?

This exchange offers a unique opportunity to:

• Learn from practical project experiences across Europe
• Identify synergies and collaboration potential
• Strengthen networks in the Baltic Sea Region and beyond
• Contribute to shaping future EU social innovation policies