ComEnt – Fostering Innovation in Community Led Enterprise Development

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Acronym

ComEnt

Title

Fostering Innovation in Community Led Enterprise Development

Description

Overall, this project wishes to equip stakeholders with the necessary knowledge, skillsets and competencies to develop and enhance the development of community owned and community-led enterprises, which would be an innovative approach to fostering social inclusion amongst marginalized groups and disadvantaged areas across Europe. Ultimately, the stimulation of this kind of thinking and the development of a competent body of practitioners throughout Europe would lead to an increase in this particular form of community development which is enterprise and employment focused.

Project Duration

Feb 2022 to Jan 2024

EQF levels

N/A

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Materials

37 files | 19.19 MB

Last updated

09/2026

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▶ 📁 Course Videos (26 files)
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▶ 📁 State of the Art on Innovative Models of Community Enterprise Development (11 files)
This folder contains a collection of national reports and summary documents on innovative models of community enterprise development across Europe, including detailed analyses for Austria, Bulgaria, Ireland, Italy, and Romania, alongside comprehensive European summary reports available in multiple languages. Each document offers insights into methodologies, key findings, case studies, and policy recommendations aimed at promoting sustainable community-led enterprises. AI generated
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- ▶ 📁 Country Reports (5 files)
  The "Country Reports" folder includes national reports from Austria, Bulgaria, Ireland, Italy, and Romania, each providing in-depth analyses of innovative models of community enterprise development. These documents examine community and social enterprises, highlighting key findings, challenges, policy considerations, and successful case studies in each respective country. AI generated
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  - Austria.pdf
    This document is the national report on innovative models of community enterprise development in Austria, focusing on community and social enterprises with a comprehensive analysis based on literature review, case studies, and expert interviews. It covers definitions, methodologies, key findings, policy considerations, and recommendations for enhancing the sector. AI generated
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  - Bulgaria.pdf
    This national report analyzes the state of community enterprise development in Bulgaria, discussing innovative models, key findings, barriers, and policy considerations. It is produced by Burgas Free University and focuses on empowering marginalized groups through community-owned enterprises. AI generated
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  - Ireland.pdf
    This document is a comprehensive national report on innovative models of community enterprise development in Ireland, focusing on community-led initiatives, educational support, and case studies. It includes sections on social enterprise context, policy implications, and recommendations for future development, alongside specific examples of successful community enterprises throughout the country. AI generated
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  - Italy.pdf
    This document is the national report on innovative models of community enterprise development in Italy, providing an overview of community enterprises, their policies, methodologies, and case studies that exemplify their role in social inclusion and local development. AI generated
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  - Romania.pdf
    This document is a national report on innovative models of community enterprise development in Romania, outlining key findings, challenges, and policy implications within the social economy sector. It includes case studies of successful community enterprises and discusses the historical context and current trends in social enterprise practices. AI generated
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- ▶ 📁 European Summary Report (1 file)
  The European Summary Report folder contains a comprehensive PDF document detailing innovative models of community enterprise development across Europe, including methodology, key findings from case studies, and recommendations for enhancing community-led social enterprises. AI generated
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  - ComEnt European Summary Report.pdf
    The ComEnt European Summary Report provides an overview of innovative models of community enterprise development across Europe. It highlights methodology, key findings from case studies, and recommendations for fostering community-led social enterprises, including stakeholder involvement and financial support mechanisms. AI generated
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- ▶ 📁 Summary Reports (5 files)
  This folder contains a series of comprehensive summary reports from the ComEnt project, detailing innovative community-led enterprise models across Europe in multiple languages. The reports cover methodologies, findings, case studies, and policy recommendations aimed at fostering sustainable local development and enhancing community enterprise education. AI generated
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  - ComEnt-Summary-Report-Final-Version Bulgarian.pdf
    This comprehensive summary report outlines innovative community-led enterprise models across Europe, detailing methodologies, findings, and best practices in the sector. It serves as a foundational document for the ComEnt project, aimed at enhancing social enterprise education and community engagement. AI generated
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  - ComEnt-Summary-Report-Final-Version English.pdf
    This report summarizes the findings of the ComEnt project, which focuses on innovative models of community enterprise development across Europe. It includes an overview of methodology, key findings on community enterprise profiles, supportive factors, barriers, and policy recommendations to promote sustainable community-led local developments. AI generated
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  - ComEnt-Summary-Report-Final-Version German.pdf
    This document is a comprehensive summary report titled 'Innovative Models for the Development of Community-Led Enterprises' under the Erasmus+ program. It encompasses project overviews, methodology, key findings, and policy implications regarding community-oriented enterprises across Europe. AI generated
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  - ComEnt-Summary-Report-Final-Version Italian.pdf
    This document is a comprehensive summary report of the ComEnt project, focusing on innovative models for community-led enterprises in various European countries. It includes key findings, methodologies, and case studies that explore the advantages and obstacles faced by community enterprises, aiming to enhance local socio-economic development. AI generated
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  - ComEnt-Summary-Report-Final-Version Romanian.pdf
    This report presents findings from the ComEnt project, focusing on innovative models for community-led enterprises. It includes an overview of community enterprises, methodologies for data collection, key findings, and recommendations for capacity building and policy considerations aimed at enhancing community-driven economic development. AI generated
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Organisations involved

Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest

Ireland (Republic)

Fundatia Alaturi de Voi Romania

Romania

Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences

Austria

Burgas Free University

Bulgaria

Archivio della Memoria

Italy

Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities

Germany

Communities Creating Jobs

Ireland (Republic)

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Funding Programme

Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships

Funding body:

European Commission

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This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. The author is solely responsible for this publication (communication) and the Commission accepts no responsibility for any use may be made of the information contained therein. In compliance of the new GDPR framework, please note that the Partnership will only process your personal data in the sole interest and purpose of the project and without any prejudice to your rights.