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September 24, 2026
Accelerator Program, Colombia, Amazonia, News, Supporters
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NESsT and The Ashmore Foundation Partner to ...

NESsT and The Ashmore Foundation announce a three-year partnership to support Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLC)-led bioeconomy enterprises in the Colombian Amazon. The partnership, which marks a renewed collaboration between NESsT and The Ashmore Foundation, will help strengthen NESsT's ongoing work in the region with a specific focus on opportunities for women and young people within Indigenous enterprises. 

NESsT and The Ashmore Foundation Partner to Expand Support for Indigenous-Led Enterprises in the Colombian Amazon
August 20, 2026
Colombia, Amazonia, Funding, Supporters
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Who Is NESsT, the Festival Cordillera Partner ...

“Echoes for the Amazon” is an impact investment fund created by Festival Cordillera and Páramo Impacta and managed by NESsT to protect this vital global ecosystem, working alongside those who have been doing so for generations. With NESsT’s support, every transaction generates sustainable cycles of care, regeneration, and long-term impact.

Who Is NESsT, the Festival Cordillera Partner Helping Protect 1,200 m² of Amazon Rainforest?
August 17, 2026
Supporters, Bioeconomy
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NESsT, IEB, and CEPF Launch Project to ...

NESsT, in partnership with IEB and CEPF, is launching Raízes do Cerrado: Strengthening the Sustainability and Impact of Socio-Bioeconomy Enterprises for Conservation, aiming to strengthen the socio-bioeconomy as a pathway to conserving the Cerrado, one of the most biodiverse biomes in the world.

NESsT, IEB, and CEPF Launch Project to Strengthen the Socio-Bioeconomy in the Cerrado
July 23, 2026
Event, IKEA SE, Supporters
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Partnerships for Lasting Impact: Reflections ...

Last month we joined several partners from across the IKEA Social Entrepreneurship network in Älmhult, Sweden, for three days of dialogue, exchange, and collective reflection on how we can better support social enterprises creating positive social and environmental impact around the world.

Partnerships for Lasting Impact: Reflections from the IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Partner Gathering 
July 20, 2026
Amazonia, Bioeconomy, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
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Indigenous-led Enterprises: Seeds of a ...

The Regional Indigenous Incubator for the Amazon is a pilot program that strengthens Indigenous-led enterprises driving social well-being and the conservation of Amazonian territories. It does so through an innovative governance and incubation model led directly by Indigenous organizations. 

Indigenous-led Enterprises: Seeds of a Sustainable Amazonian Economy
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January 17, 2019
Peru, Featured

Fisherman, Conservationist, Businessman and Community Leader

Guest User
January 17, 2019
Peru, Featured
Fisherman, Conservationist, Businessman and Community Leader

I’ve been here long enough to see how things have changed. Now I’m interested in teaching the new generation of fishermen that we can all become conservationists because, at the end of the day, we depend on the sea to survive.

Tagged: Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Fishery, Marine Conservation

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December 21, 2018

The Secret to this Award-Winning Craft Beer: Diverse Abilities

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December 21, 2018
The Secret to this Award-Winning Craft Beer: Diverse Abilities

DALBA’s motto is “Beer, which means more." It is a social brewery of high-quality craft beers in Puck, Poland that employs people with intellectual disabilities. The first in Poland and sixth in the world of its kind.

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December 6, 2018
Brazil, Blog

Pedala: From Idea to Sales to Scaling

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December 6, 2018
Brazil, Blog
Pedala: From Idea to Sales to Scaling

Alexandre and Vinicius set out to launch an ecological delivery social enterprise. They quickly realized they didn’t have all the right skills to run a company. A good idea and passion aren’t enough to make a social enterprise successful; entrepreneurs need specialized skills and advisory to make their businesses a long-term success.

Tagged: Social Entrepreneur

Nicole Etchart
December 6, 2018
Opinion

Why we should celebrate the Future of Work

Nicole Etchart
December 6, 2018
Opinion
Why we should celebrate the Future of Work

The digital economy can democratize access to employment. People are able to work from anywhere, spend fewer hours completing the same tasks, and access new skills rapidly. We need to ensure people from all backgrounds can tap into this opportunity.

Tagged: Social Entrepreneurship, Future of Work

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August 27, 2018
Poland, Portfolio

Concordia: Crafting a Family Space for Youth & Nurturing Skills for Success as Adults

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August 27, 2018
Poland, Portfolio
Concordia: Crafting a Family Space for Youth & Nurturing Skills for Success as Adults

Concordia crafts a family space for such youth daily where they receive the support they need and deserve.

Tagged: social enterprise, Poland

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August 15, 2018

Programming Education as a Chance for Dignified Employment

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August 15, 2018
Programming Education as a Chance for Dignified Employment

In April 2017, the Dotrzymaj Kroku Foundation launched a new coding boot camp tailored to provide young people leaving foster care institutions with the necessary training to launch their careers in BPO/IT.

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August 15, 2018

Welcoming Dalba Social Brewery and Being Together Foundation to the NESsT Portfolio in Poland!

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August 15, 2018
Welcoming Dalba Social Brewery and Being Together Foundation to the NESsT Portfolio in Poland!

The NESsT Empowers Portfolio is growing! We're excited to welcome Dalba and The Being Together Foundation to our portfolio in Poland. 

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July 25, 2018

[Webinar] Mentoring Across the Enterprise Life Cycle

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July 25, 2018
[Webinar] Mentoring Across the Enterprise Life Cycle

Entrepreneurs, how can you choose the mentoring that's right for your business? Mentors and portfolio managers, how can you tailor your support to best meet the needs of an evolving business? We'll discuss the different approaches mentors and advisors are using to support entrepreneurs and how to optimize their effectiveness. 

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June 8, 2018

[Webinar] Inventing Green: Our Planet and Businesses Depend on It

Guest User
June 8, 2018
[Webinar] Inventing Green: Our Planet and Businesses Depend on It

With environmental catastrophes looming over us, the products and services we use daily play a critical role. 

Guest User
June 8, 2018

[Webinar] Beyond the Idea: Uncovering the Entrepreneur's Talent in Due Diligence

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June 8, 2018
[Webinar] Beyond the Idea: Uncovering the Entrepreneur's Talent in Due Diligence

Learn how a burgeoning social entrepreneur can navigate the close examination of their business and most importantly, of their skills.

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