At the Regina Margherita Children’s Hospital in Turin, new tools from the CIAO Project – Inclusive Augmentative Communication in Hospital have arrived. The initiative was created through a collaboration between Time2 Foundation, Dear Onlus and the hospital itself.

The project structurally introduces open-source, freely downloadable Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tools, representing a concrete step toward humanizing care and reducing communication barriers.

Its goal is to make communication between healthcare staff, children, and families simpler and more accessible, with particular attention to those with complex communication needs.

The initiative involves four hospital wards — the Emergency Room and Short Intensive Observation Unit (OBI), the Child Neuropsychiatry Day Hospital, the Neuropsychomotor and Speech Rehabilitation Clinic, and the Complex Pathologies Clinic (PACO) — to make the hospital experience more welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of individual differences.

Developed by Dear Onlus, the project was designed through collaboration between Fondazione Time2 and the Regina Margherita Children’s Hospital, with key contributions from AAC specialists, speech therapists, and illustrators.
Equally crucial was the input and support of families, who participated in a co-design process, sharing experiences and needs that helped shape practical, user-friendly tools for everyday use.

Thanks to Project CIAO, the participating wards are now equipped with visual materials and communication tools to support patients and their families throughout their hospital journey. Through social stories, signs, symbols, and games, the hospital experience becomes more understandable and welcoming, improving both spatial orientation and communication with medical staff.

All CIAO Project materials are available for free download on the dedicated website.

For more information:  info@fondazionetime2.it

The 21st edition of Start Cup Piemonte Valle d’Aosta, the competition for the innovative entrepreneurship of tomorrow, is coming to a close! Join us on Monday, October 27, 2025, for the awards ceremony hosted by the Piedmont Region at the Grattacielo Piemonte in Turin, and discover this year’s most promising new business projects.

During the ceremony, the finalist projects, selected from 170 business plans submitted to this year’s competition — will compete for the prizes and special mentions offered by the contest’s partners and promoters to support the creation of new innovative startups and foster local economic development.

The most promising entrepreneurial projects will vie for a total prize pool of over €75,000 in cash and services, as well as five special mentions: Female Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation, Open Innovation / Industrial Spin-Offs, Climate Change, and Sustainable Technologies.
The top six winning projects will also represent the region at the 2025 National Innovation Award, taking place in Ferrara on December 4–5, where they will challenge the winners from other regional Start Cups.

Register now on Eventbrite to secure your in-person seat at the ceremony, starting at 9:00 AM at the Piedmont Region Tower, Piazza Piemonte 1, Turin. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the next leading players of the innovation ecosystem!

Event registration closes on Thursday, October 23, at 11:00 AM.

Agenda

• 09:00 | Participant registration
• 09:30 | Opening remarks
• 10:00 | Finalist projects’ elevator pitches
• 11:30 | Start Cup Piemonte Valle d’Aosta 2025 awards ceremony and prize delivery by competition supporters and partners
• 13:00 | Closing remarks

Partners and sponsors

Start Cup Piemonte Valle d’Aosta is one of Italy’s most renowned and widespread business plan competitions, selecting the best innovative business projects each year. The initiative is funded by the Piedmont Region with resources from the European Social Fund Plus 2021–2027, promoted by Polytechnic of Turin, University of Turin, and University of Eastern Piedmont, and managed by the business incubators I3P and 2i3T as part of the National Innovation Award (PNI) organized by PNICube.

The event will feature the participation of institutions, foundations, and sponsoring companies committed to promoting a culture of innovation, including:
Regione Piemonte, Regione Autonoma Valle d’Aosta, Torino Chamber of Commerce, City of Turin, Metropolitan City of Turin, Finpiemonte, Chambre Valdôtaine, MaaS ToMove, Fondazione CRC, Jacobacci & Partners, LINKS Foundation, Fondazione Laura & Franco Beltramo ETS, Fondazione Michelin Sviluppo, Distretto Aerospaziale Piemonte, AME Ventures, UniCredit, Municipalities of Alba, Alessandria, Asti, Cuneo, Novara, Saluzzo, Verbania, and Vercelli, AIFI – Italian Private Equity, Venture Capital and Private Debt Association, Invitalia, Pépinière d’Entreprises Aosta, and the University of Valle d’Aosta.

The year 2026 will mark a decisive turning point for the nonprofit world. With the entry into force of the final provisions of the Third Sector Reform, the legal status of Organizzazione Non Lucrativa di Utilità Sociale (Onlus – Nonprofit Organization of Social Utility), established by Legislative Decree 460/1997, will be definitively abolished.

By March 31, 2026, all organizations still registered in the Onlus registry must decide how to proceed. “The only exceptions concern Onlus whose fiscal year differs from the calendar year — for instance, those running from September to August — which will need to make their choice by the start of the fiscal year following the one in progress as of December 31, 2025.”

ONLUS organizations have three options ahead. The first is to transform into a Third Sector Entity (ETS), identifying the category most consistent with their nature and activities — such as a volunteer association, a social promotion association, a social enterprise, or another type of organization eligible for registration in the Runts (the National Single Register of the Third Sector).

The second option is to continue operating as a nonprofit, but without the Onlus qualification, thus giving up the related tax and fiscal benefits and being required to transfer their accumulated assets to a Third Sector Entity.
The third option is dissolution, with the full transfer of assets to an ETS. In all cases, failure to make the transition by the given deadline will automatically result in the loss of Onlus status and the application of the ordinary tax regime for private entities.

For many organizations, this would mean losing funds and tax incentives that have long supported their sustainability and enabled them to continue providing services to the community.

The Example of Those Who Have Already Made the Change

For many Onlus organizations, the complexity of the reform generates fear and uncertainty. The fear of making mistakes, facing excessive bureaucracy, or having to suspend activities risks leading to paralysis — precisely when action is needed most.

Yet the stories of two organizations from Turin demonstrate that change is possible, and that transformation can become an opportunity to strengthen one’s identity and ensure continuity for projects born to help others.

In this process, the support and guidance provided by Vol.To ETS have been instrumental in overcoming operational challenges and ensuring uninterrupted activity.

Associazione Progetto Giada, a small but dynamic organization created in memory of little Giada, has always supported children and families affected by illness, particularly cancer. Its work — recognized by the Oncological Network of Piedmont and Aosta Valley — brings moments of serenity and normality to those most in need, also within the “Family Protection” program of the FARO Foundation.

Secretary Giosuè Bronzino describes the transition:

“It was a demanding but necessary process to guarantee the association’s future. At first, there was fear and the feeling of facing something too complex. Then, step by step, we realized that compliance wasn’t just a legal obligation, but a way to protect our story for the sake of many families. Today we can say we made the right choice: we’ve ensured continuity for an activity that continues to bring serenity, care, and light-heartedness to the children and parents entrusted to us, renewing our mission of ‘caring for life.’”

Similarly, Amici di Lumuma, engaged in cooperation projects with a congregation of nuns in Tanzania, have completed their transformation while keeping their mission intact. Since 2002, the association has supported projects in education, healthcare, and agriculture, helping improve the lives of entire villages.

President Angelo D’Auria explains:

“The bureaucracy was daunting. The procedures, deadlines, and fear of making mistakes almost stopped us. But after discussion and reflection, we understood it was an unavoidable step to give continuity to our work. Registering in the Runts was an act of responsibility and respect toward our supporters: it means operating transparently, making our results visible, and ensuring that every contribution turns into real care, education, and opportunities for those who rely on us. Today, we can say we’ve strengthened not only our structure but also the trust of those who believe in us.”

Calendar of Information Meetings

To support Onlus organizations in this transition, Vol.To ETS, the Volunteer Service Center of Turin, has launched a series of orientation meetings designed to explain the legal, fiscal, and operational aspects of the reform in a simple and comprehensive way.

The sessions — free of charge and open to organization representatives — will provide concrete tools and practical guidance to confidently navigate the shift to the new regulatory framework:

• October 9, 2025 (3:00–6:00 PM) – Online meeting

• October 23, 2025 (3:00–6:00 PM) – At Vol.To headquarters

• November 6, 2025 (3:00–6:00 PM) – Online meeting

• November 20, 2025 (3:00–6:00 PM) – At Vol.To headquarters

• December 11, 2025 (3:00–6:00 PM) – Online meeting

• December 18, 2025 (3:00–6:00 PM) – At Vol.To headquarters

In addition to these information sessions, Vol.To ETS offers personalized consulting to help organizations assess their options and define the most suitable path based on their statutory purposes.

For further information and registration, visit the official Vol.To website or contact the service center offices directly.

Sloweb, a pioneer in digital ethics, announces dates and details for the Digital Ethics Forum (DEF) 2025, the seventh edition organized in collaboration with CSI, Digital Campus, Senior CSI, Frontiere, and Piano D. The Digital Ethics Forum is aimed at civil society and aims to inform and educate, excluding academic discussions and self-referential environments. This edition surpasses 100 contributions collected from the DEFs held so far.

The first day takes place on Wednesday, October 29 at CTE Next – CSI in Turin from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM; at the same time, the second day is held Thursday, October 30 at Frontiere in Rome. On the morning of October 29, DEF will host three classes of Italian high schools at the CSI premises for an educational session of digital collage.

Participation via streaming is planned through Webex (on the 29th) and Zoom (on the 30th). Links to access the live streams will be shared after registration via the Eventbrite platform.

The 2025 program (available here) covers the most current themes:

• AI: risks and biases, including gender and others, experiences in risk analysis and reduction, bias generation in the political field. Risks and risk management in various domains.

• EXPERIENCES WITH SLOWEB: Experiences of citizens, teachers, and managers who inform themselves, raise awareness, and self-organize at school, in cities, and companies to oppose the misuse of digital technologies, according to Sloweb’s mission aimed at combating misuse of inherently wonderful technologies.

• IT GREEN: experiences applying green IT in software and hardware production, managing corporate policies on digital responsibility and behaviors of employees and users.

• EUROPEAN DIGITAL AND SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRY: Looking at experiences such as CERN and Airbus, the online roundtable among European speakers aims to identify examples of emerging plans, projects, and initiatives between countries and/or industries from different European nations.

«With this edition of DEF, we surpass one hundred contributions, and while educating about risks, we also look at opportunities — both the prospects of Green IT in companies and industrial policies for developing a durable and sustainable European digital industry, as a democratic alternative to Chinese and American monopolies.» Pietro Jarre, one of the founders in 2017 of the Sloweb Association.

Breaking Jail is a cultural and social project promoted by Fashion Team SRL Società Benefit, created to restore visibility, dignity, and value to the educational and professional training paths developed within penitentiary institutions.

It is not merely an event, but rather a laboratory of inclusion and dialogue between the prison system and civil society, where art, work, and culture become instruments of redemption and social reintegration.
The 2025 edition, held from June 27 to 29 at Green Pea Torino, combined craft exhibitions, talks, and artistic performances, creating new connections between institutions, social enterprises, cooperatives, and citizens.

At the conclusion of the initiative, Fashion Team SB produced a structured Social Impact Report with the goal of concretely analyzing the impacts generated and ensuring continuity of the path undertaken.
The decision to measure and report results represents for Fashion Team SB an act of responsibility and transparency, essential to understanding the real social value of the project, identifying the changes achieved, and building a solid foundation for continuous improvement.

Among the main KPI analyzed:

• over 110,000 impressions and 10,500 online interactions;

• coverage across 11 national and local media outlets;

• results from the exhibitors’ survey:

  • 100% reported increased visibility;

  • 80% activated new collaborations and achieved direct sales.

The report, aligned with SDGs 4, 8, 10, 16, and 17 and GRI standards, stands as a model of transparent and participatory reporting, aimed at promoting a culture of measurement and inclusion grounded in data, experience, and people.

Discover all data, methodologies, and future perspectives in the full report.

An alliance between businesses and public and private institutions to make Turin one of the best places in the world to do business and finance while intentionally and jointly pursuing economic profitability and social impact — this has been Torino Social Impact’s mission since its inception. With this vision, the ecosystem has earned a place on the global impact economy map, investing significant energy in international relations to foster collaborations and exchange of practices. These collaborations are now more necessary than ever, in this crucial moment for the social economy in Europe.

Transnational partnerships among ecosystems, regions, institutions, and networks dedicated to impact are increasingly essential at a time when social and environmental sustainability policies are losing ground in Brussels, and the momentum of the social economy as a model for future growth and social value is slowing down.

Last spring, the European Commission dissolved the Social Economy Unit within DG GROW, transferring all competences to DG EMPL. This move raised concerns about the risk of reducing the social economy from an economic actor to a mere welfare tool, thus undermining the recognition of its contribution to the European economy as a collective of enterprises.

Against this backdrop, Torino Social Impact (TSI) continues to strengthen its networking and international promotion efforts, representing both the ecosystem and the values shared by its 400 partners. In the second half of 2025, TSI has been invited to take part in a series of high-level European and global events, furthering the work it began since its foundation.

Thanks to its innovative model and strong collective brand, TSI has become a reference point at the European and international level.
It played an active role in shaping the EU Action Plan for the Social Economy, is officially recognized as a European cluster for the proximity and solidarity economy, and consistently takes part in the European Conference on Social Economy and other major international events and projects.

TSI has hosted in Turin some of the most significant global forums dedicated to the social economy and impact finance and maintains a broad international network with other territories and organizations — a shared resource for the entire ecosystem.

It is a member of major networks including  REVES (Réseau Européen des Villes et Régions pour l’Économie Sociale et Solidaire), DIESIS (Developing European Initiatives for a Social and Solidarity Economy),  Impact Europe, Social Impact Agenda – GSG Italy NAB, and Social Value..

From September through the end of the year, TSI is taking part in a dense European agenda that brings the spotlight back on the impact economy during a period in which economic, technological, and security priorities seem to outweigh social cohesion goals — reshaping the balance between growth, competitiveness, and inclusion that inspired the EU Social Economy Action Plan (2021).

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Social Economy Week – Murcia, 16–18 September 2025

Torino Social Impact joined the Social Economy Week and the European Social Economy Summit in Murcia, organized by Social Economy Europe under the presidency of Juan Antonio Pedreño. The event represented a crucial moment of reflection on the future of the social economy, particularly regarding European policy frameworks.

This debate came at a turning point, marked by the mid-term review of the EU Action Plan for the Social Economy and by the transfer of the social economy portfolio from DG GROW to DG EMPL — a shift perceived as a step backward from viewing the social economy as an integral part of Europe’s economic development ecosystem.

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Social Innovation Forum – Brussels, 1–2 October 2025

TSI was honored to take part in the opening day of the Social Innovation Forum in Brussels, where Davide Dal Maso, Vice President of the Social Impact Stock Exchange steering committee, presented the Social Impact Stock Exchange (SIX) as an innovative experiment to facilitate access to capital for social enterprises and promote impact finance for systemic change.

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Global Social Economy Forum – Bordeaux, 29–31 October 2025

TSI will participate in the 7th Global Social Economy Forum (GSEF) in Bordeaux, together with networks REVES and DIESIS.
For the first time hosted in France after previous editions in Seoul, Montreal, Bilbao, Mexico City, and Dakar, the forum brings together the global ecosystem of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) to discuss how to sustain and grow the economy of transitions.

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ImpactFest & Co-Creating the Impact Cities Network – The Hague, 29–30 October 2025

On October 30, TSI will join the 10th edition of ImpactFest, organized by ImpactCity The Hague, the city’s innovation ecosystem supporting entrepreneurs who combine social impact and economic success. TSI will present its ecosystem model during one of the plenary sessions.

On October 29, in collaboration with ImpactCity, Euclid Network will host a workshop to co-create the Impact Cities Network, gathering Europe’s leading local impact ecosystems to identify practical areas of collaboration. As one of the most advanced impact ecosystems in Europe, TSI has been invited to contribute to the development of this network.

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DO Impact Transnational Workshop – Riga, 6–7 November 2025

Dedicated to the social economy ecosystem, the third transnational workshop of DO Impact — of which TSI is a partner within its Tech4Good strategy — will focus on data ethics and accessibility, fostering a human-centered approach.

The two-day event will include capacity-building sessions, workshops, and experience sharing to address the digital transformation challenges faced by social enterprises.

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Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform Workshop – Amsterdam, 12–13 November 2025

TSI has been invited to share its experience during a Policy Learning Platform workshop organized by Interreg Europe, which promotes interregional cooperation to improve regional development policies.

During the session on “Strengthening Social Economy Ecosystems”, TSI will highlight how locally rooted public support can be a powerful enabler of resilient and inclusive social entrepreneurship ecosystems.

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Impact Europe – Malmö, 18–20 November 2025

Impact Europe, the continent’s leading impact investing network, gathers over 1,000 delegates to accelerate capital flows for people and the planet.

This year’s Impact Week, hosted in Malmö, is themed “Light the Night”, calling participants to bring clarity and hope in uncertain times.
TSI, an official member of the Impact Europe network since 2024, will participate in this major event for the European impact community.

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REVES General Meeting – Brussels, 3–4 December 2025

On December 3–4, members of REVES (the European Network of Cities and Regions for the Social Economy) will meet in Brussels to finalize the revision of the network’s Charter, Vision, and Mission.

During the assembly, the progress of the “Call for Action: Social Economy Cities and Regions United for Intensified Work on Social Cohesion, Economy and Democracy” — co-developed with the City of Strasbourg and actively supported by TSI — will be presented.

The program will also include the public presentation of the Charter of Civic Space Defenders, developed within B-right Spaces, a CERV funded European project that enabled the creation of the Community of Practice on Democracy Spaces led by TSI in Turin.

The initiative aims to strengthen the collective capacity of local authorities and organizations to support and safeguard civic spaces, key actors in protecting democratic values and citizens’ rights.

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In May 2025, the project PROSECO (“Procurement for (a) Social Economy – Implementation of social procurement for a sustainable transition”) was officially launched. Co-financed by the Interreg Europe Programme, the initiative brings together 11 partners from 9 countries, including Torino Social Impact and the City of Turin.

The project aims to strengthen the role of social procurement in public policies and business practices, promoting an innovative approach to public and private purchasing—one that looks not only at costs, but also at the social value generated. Its objective is to create new employment opportunities for those furthest from the labor market and to promote more inclusive and sustainable economic models.

PROSECO is part of Torino Social Impact’s broader commitment to social procurement development.

Activities in the First Semester

The project was inaugurated with a kick-off meeting held on May 21–22, 2025, in Leuven (Belgium) and hosted by the lead partner, the Province of Flemish Brabant.

The meeting was an important opportunity for the European partners to exchange views, align on shared goals, and lay the foundations for developing social procurement practices across the participating regions.

In the following months, Torino Social Impact and the City of Turin jointly implemented the first local actions, including:

• A documentary analysis of the national and local regulatory framework and existing practices, to identify barriers and enabling factors for the development of social procurement;

• A field study, conducted through a survey and a focus group involving key local stakeholders (public institutions, organizations subject to public procurement regulations, and representatives of both social and traditional enterprises).

These activities provided an overview of the current state of social procurement practices at the local level and helped gather insights from diverse stakeholders.

At the same time, all partner regions established a Regional Stakeholder Group (RSG)—a network of local actors who will accompany the entire project process, helping to shape a shared vision and concrete actions.

The local stakeholder group met for the first time in July 2025, during the focus group organized to discuss preliminary findings on the implementation of social procurement in both the public and private sectors in the Piedmont and Turin areas.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to share reflections on challenges and enabling factors and to formulate useful recommendations on the topic.

The event gathered 11 participants, representing: City of Turin, Metropolitan City of Turin, Turin Chamber of Commerce, University of Turin, Polytechnic University of Turin, Turismo Torino e Provincia, Legacoop Piemonte, AGCI Piemonte, and the Turin Industrial Union.

Next Steps

In the coming months, PROSECO will continue with a new phase of activities that will build upon the work carried out so far.

First, a comparative report will be published, summarizing the findings from each region’s analysis of existing social procurement policies and practices.

Next, a thematic seminar in Amsterdam will take place, focusing on purchasing from social enterprises and reserved contracts, with the participation of project partners and their stakeholders.

An analysis of the main challenges hindering the adoption of inclusive procurement practices will also be conducted, while the engagement of local stakeholders will continue to ensure knowledge sharing, strengthen collaboration, and promote more responsible and sustainable procurement systems.

The ultimate goal is to mainstream social procurement at both the public and private levels.

To stay updated and follow the project’s next developments, visit the official website and its LinkedIn, Facebook, and X channels.

The Cecilia Gilardi Foundation invites the city of Turin and its citizens to an unforgettable evening of music at SERMIG.

Don’t miss the “Community of Talents” concert, taking place on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 9:00 PM, at the Helder Camara Auditorium, located in Piazza Borgo Dora 61, 10152 Turin.

Direction and Performance

The concert will be conducted by Matteo Dal Maso, a scholarship holder of the Foundation, with Sergio Scibilia, also a scholarship holder, on piano. The artists will be accompanied by the MELOS Philharmonic Orchestra.

Evening Program

The concert will feature a prestigious program including:

• W.A. Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466

• F. Schubert: Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major, D. 485

Pre-Concert Activity

Starting at 8:00 PM, guests will have the opportunity to join a guided tour of the Church “Maria Madre dei Giovani”, dedicated to the memory of Cecilia Gilardi — a chance to discover the beauty and history of this meaningful place.

Reservations and Participation

Attendance is free of charge, but seating is limited. Early booking is highly recommended, as places will not be available once capacity is reached.
Reservations must be confirmed by Thursday, October 23, 2025, by emailing segreteria@fondazionececiliagilardi.org or calling 011/19649614.

The public is warmly invited to join this special evening and share in a collective celebration of music and art.

Within the project Crescere in città, promoted by the City of Turin and ITER and co-designed by Green Growth together with REMIDA, Cantiere Circolare comes to life: a series of workshops created to bring circularity and creativity into schools.

The initiative is addressed to teachers and educators in Turin schools, with the goal of reflecting together on the value of reuse and the circular economy through a creative approach, providing practical tools and replicable activities to use with students in the classroom.

The three workshops, led by Green Growth Generation, will take place on November 5, 12 and 19, and will cover themes ranging from everyday reuse practices to the life cycle of objects, up to creative experimentation with the REMIDA materials warehouse.

An opportunity to transform the concept of circularity into a creative experience, through participatory workshops and peer learning moments that foster exchange, while generating a ripple effect capable of engaging students, families, and the entire school community.

Participation is free upon registration here

Once again this year, Torino Social Impact will participate in the CSR and Territorial Innovation Expo, which last year alone brought together 270 organizations, including companies, non-profits, public entities, and startups—and attracted 5.000 attendees.

For its thirteenth edition, the Expo has chosen the theme “Creating Futures of Value”: after understanding the importance of embracing change and challenging contradictions, in 2025 the event focuses on the urgency of creating conditions for a different future. To navigate complexity, it is necessary to strengthen synergies among different actors, consciously engage with social and environmental challenges, and take an active role in the second half of the sustainable development game.

On October 9, 2025, Torino Social Impact will take part in the panel “Territorial Networks: Comparing Experiences”, scheduled from 12:00 to 13:00.

Building networks between companies and other social actors is increasingly important to support ongoing change. The session offers an opportunity to learn from the experiences of various organizations that have promoted a culture of sustainability in their territories over the years: a valuable moment to share strengths, challenges, and models for future development.

Coordinator

Rossella Sobrero, President of Koinètica

Participants

• Andrea De Colle, Project Manager, Animaimpresa

• Irene Maddio-Rocco, Head of Area and Actions of the Metropolitan Plan for the Social Economy

• Marco Fiorino, President, Csrimpresa

• Alice Molta, Coordinator, Impronta Etica

• Lorenzo Orlandi, President, RIS – Rete Innovazione Sostenibile

• Elena Salda, President, Associazione per la RSI

• Walter Sancassiani, Founder, Focus Lab

• Antonella Tagliabue, Coordinator, Rete Lariana per la transizione sostenibile

• Alberto Zambolin, Vice President, Quinto Ampliamento

The Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy launches the Benefit Competition, the first competition in Italy entirely dedicated to Benefit Corporations. The initiative aims to highlight companies capable of combining economic performance with social impact, showcasing innovative projects that embody the principles of sustainability and the common good.

The competition will unfold through five regional stages across different areas of the country and will conclude with a final event, where the best selected experiences will be celebrated. The first stage is scheduled in Milan on November 21, with applications open until Friday, October 17.

The Benefit Competition was created to give a voice to impact-driven companies, while also building a shared knowledge base on the Benefit Corporation model, fostering opportunities for training, dialogue, and visibility. Projects will be evaluated based on their consistency with the model’s principles, their ability to generate tangible benefits for local communities and territories, their innovative drive, and the transparency of their results.

Applications are open to both companies already established as Benefit Corporations in Italy and to organizations interested in adopting this model, including businesses, teams, and individual entrepreneurs. After a pre-selection phase, ten projects from each stage will be invited to present their ideas in a public pitch before a qualified jury. Each presentation will be assessed according to impact, innovation, and alignment with the principles of Benefit Corporations. From every stage, the three most deserving projects will be selected.

The 15 finalist companies – three from each stage – will gain access to the national final event, a high-profile occasion for visibility, networking, and strengthening the Benefit Corporation movement in Italy.

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On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, on December 3, a special initiative dedicated to lower and upper secondary schools across Italy will take place: the exclusive screening of the docufilm “Ambra Sabatini. One Meter from the Finish Line”.

The project aims to encourage students to reflect on the themes of disability, sport, resilience, and road safety. Following the screening, participants will have access to a recorded conversation between Paralympic champion Ambra Sabatini and host Gianluca Gazzoli—a dialogue designed to deepen students’ understanding and inspire them through the direct experience of the athlete herself.

The film tells the extraordinary story of Ambra Sabatini, a symbol of determination and inclusion, who transformed personal challenges into a testimony of strength and hope. This authentic and moving narrative is supported by the patronage of the Italian Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Sport, the Italian Paralympic Committee, and CONI, and was created to raise awareness among young people about the value of diversity and the importance of road safety.

Participation Details

Minimum participation: 150 students (around 6 classes)

School ticket: €5 per student

For more information, schools can contact:

• scuole@adler-ent.com
• scuole@giffonihub.com

Thanks to schools’ participation, the initiative will be scheduled in major Italian cities as well as in local cinemas.

An educational opportunity that brings together cinema, learning, and universal values, offering students a unique and engaging learning experience.