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Social Economy Berlin
Social Economy Berlin (SEB) is a platform that supports the growth of social enterprises and the social economy in Berlin, operating within a diverse ecosystem that generates approximately 7 billion euros annually.
Overview
What Social Economy Berlin does
What Social Economy Berlin is
Social Economy Berlin (SEB) is a platform that supports the growth of social enterprises and the social economy in Berlin, operating within a diverse ecosystem that generates approximately 7 billion euros annually.
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
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- April 25, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
Social Economy Berlin as a community
Community overview
Social Economy Berlin (SEB) is an organization focused on promoting social enterprises in Berlin. It aims to enhance the visibility of these enterprises, support founders in their startup journeys, and create a collaborative network among stakeholders in the social economy sector. The organization operates under the auspices of the Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland e.V. (SEND) and the Technologie-Netzwerk Berlin e.V. It was established to strengthen the social economy as a recognized economic sector in Berlin.
Community focus
Social Economy Berlin provides various services aimed at supporting social enterprises. These include funding assistance, consultation for establishment and development, networking through events, and knowledge sharing about social economy topics. The organization emphasizes innovative, sustainable, and participatory business models across various sectors.
Member value
Members benefit from access to funding opportunities, advisory services, networking events, and knowledge sharing about the social economy sector.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Operators
- Benefits
- network-access and mentorship
- Program types
- community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- Europe
Community activity
Events and activity
Social Economy Berlin hosts various events, including the 'Wettbewerb 2026', a competition recognizing innovative social enterprises in Berlin, and regular workshops on topics relevant to social enterprises, such as cooperation strategies and problem-solution fit.
Notable members
Social Economy Berlin collaborates with numerous social enterprises and organizations, including Ecosia, ArbeiterKind.de, GoodJobs, and TRUESDAY Specialty Coffee.
Common questions
What to know about Social Economy Berlin
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
April 25, 2026
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