Each year, Social Entrepreneurs Ireland launches a nationwide campaign to find people with bold ideas to tackle Ireland’s social and environmental challenges. We call this our National Call for Applications—a key moment when we invite passionate changemakers to step forward and apply to one of our programmes.
Applications for the Ideas Academy and Impact Programme 2025 are now closed. Best of luck to all applicants!
Ireland faces complex social challenges that our current systems are struggling to solve. As a result, the most vulnerable and marginalised people in our society are often the most affected.
We work closely with social entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey, offering tailored mentorship, strategic guidance, and expert-led training to strengthen their organisations. Our support extends beyond funding—we help them build resilience, refine their leadership skills, and develop the tools needed to sustain and scale their impact.
This three-month programme provides you with the knowledge and tools you need to help you to deepen your understanding of the problem and kick-start your idea to get testing and piloting.
Participants on the Ideas Academy are supported to clearly articulate, refine and progress their solution, to build skills and accelerate learning in core areas of importance to social entrepreneurship, and to move from idea to piloting.
The Impact Programme is a nine-month journey designed to help social entrepreneurs strengthen their foundations and identify where they can have their greatest impact. Through expert mentorship, tailored consultancy, and unrestricted funding of €20,000, we provide the critical supports needed to help you thrive.
The programme focuses on four key areas: building a stronger organisation, developing resilient leadership, amplifying your voice, and creating long-lasting social change. Whether it’s refining your strategy, strengthening governance, or expanding your reach, we work with you to identify your biggest opportunities for growth and impact. Join Ireland’s largest community of social entrepreneurs and take your impact to the next level.
Social Entrepreneurs Ireland is fully compliant with the Charity Regulator’s Governance Code. SEI's financial statements comply with the Statement of Recommended Practice (Charity SORP FRS102) for Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
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Social Entrepreneurs Ireland is fully compliant with the Charity Regulator’s Governance Code. SEI's financial statements comply with the Statement of Recommended Practice (Charity SORP FRS102) for Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
Company No. 433846
Charity Reg No. 20065379
