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Iresa
Iresa is a network of over 200 members promoting the Social and Solidarity Economy (ESS) in Maine-et-Loire, France. It supports project leaders in launching socially and environmentally impactful entrepreneurial activities.
Overview
What Iresa does
What Iresa is
Iresa is a network of over 200 members promoting the Social and Solidarity Economy (ESS) in Maine-et-Loire, France. It supports project leaders in launching socially and environmentally impactful entrepreneurial activities.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 2005
- Approximate age
- About 21 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- April 1, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
Iresa as a community
Community overview
Iresa, founded in October 2005, is based in Angers, France. It is a network dedicated to promoting and developing the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) in the Maine-et-Loire region. The organization was initiated by a group of business leaders, union representatives, academics, and citizens who aimed to raise awareness of the SSE. Over the years, Iresa has expanded its reach and now includes over 200 member structures and individuals.
Community focus
Iresa focuses on the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) by providing various services, including networking, support for social innovation, and facilitating economic cooperation. The organization engages in multiple sectors, including social services, culture, and environmental initiatives. Iresa aims to amplify the impact of local projects and foster collaboration among its members.
Member value
Members of Iresa benefit from networking opportunities, support for social innovation, and access to various resources aimed at fostering collaboration and economic cooperation within the Social and Solidarity Economy.
Membership
- Recorded members
- 200
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Community activity
Events and activity
Iresa organizes various events, including Afterwork 'Innovation Sociale', a networking event focused on social innovation, monthly thematic breakfasts and lunches for members to connect and share ideas, as well as workshops and training sessions for project leaders in the SSE.
Common questions
What to know about Iresa
Upseed classifies Iresa under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 1, 2026
Known limits
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