Marc este un program internațional ce se adresează organizațiilor din Europa Centrală și de Est – România, Austria, Croația, Cehia, Ungaria și Serbia.
Aproape 13 milioane de oameni din Europa Centrală și de Est sunt expuși riscului de sărăcie. Marc capacitează antreprenorii ambițioși să devină agenți ai schimbării. Susținut de ERSTE Foundation, Erste Social Finance, SIMPACT și IFUA Nonprofit, Marc răspunde la nevoile critice de finanțare și know-how, sprijinind afacerile centrate pe impact să crească, să se adapteze și să construiască un viitor mai incluziv și mai sustenabil.
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Within the EcoVolve project (Full project name: EcoVolve: Evolutionizing Ecosystems for Social Enterprises in the CEE Region, Project number: 101188814) funded by the European Union the consortium partners are IFUA Nonprofit Partner, SIMPACT, Erste Social Finance, Erste Group Bank and Impact Europe. Our goal is to develop innovative financial instruments and capacity-building programmes for Social Enterprises and Impact Startups – businesses that create positive social or environmental impact.
EcoVolve strives to address the needs of early-stage social finance markets in selected Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries: Austria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, and Slovakia. We are working to build a more supportive ecosystem by addressing both the supply side (through the development of new impact-linked financing tools and the setup of an impact fund) and the demand side (through tailored capacity-building programmes for social enterprises).
New innovative financing structures tailored to the needs of young social finance markets, encompassing impact-linked financial instruments and provision through newly established impact fund (supply side) and related capacity-building services for social enterprises (SEs) (demand side) will be developed.
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🐾 Asociatia Sache Vet, a Marc alumnus, accessed two BCR Social Finance loans to support their growth and long-term impact in animal welfare.
🐶 Sache Vet is a Romania-based impact organization working to ensure that veterinary care is accessible for all animals, regardless of their owners’ financial situation. By combining commercial veterinary services with NGO-led animal welfare work, they created a sustainable model that funds rescues, treatments, and long-term animal welfare solutions.
Through the Marc Impact Programme, Sache Vet worked on strengthening their financial model, impact strategy, and communication, helping them become more financially stable and investment-ready.
This development contributed to their ability to access two BCR Social Finance loans, which are now supporting operational expansion, infrastructure development, and the growth of Romania’s first social veterinary hospital. 🏥
We are honored to have been part of their journey and to support their growth so they can deliver even greater impact in the future. 🚀
#Marc #Impact #SacheVet #Welfare #Romania #Journey
The expansion and continuation of the Marc Impact Programme is co-funded by the European Union within the EcoVolve project.
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🎉 A huge milestone achieved by Jobful, a Marc alumnus!
After years of building their model and impact, Jobful has now secured support from the NESsT Violet Fund to expand their services for people facing barriers to finding dignified jobs in Romania, including LGBTQIA+ individuals.🤝
With this investment, Jobful became the first Romanian company to join the NESsT Violet Fund, marking an important milestone for the impact-driven startups in the region.
We believe that startups focusing on social impact can create real, systemic change, and Jobful is a great example of that.
🚀 We are grateful to be part of their journey and excited to see the impact they will continue to create in the future!
#Marc #impact #Jobful #jobs4all #inclusive #Employment #startup
The expansion and continuation of the Marc Impact Programme is co-funded by the European Union within the EcoVolve project.
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This time, we spotlight those outstanding Austrian organizations that joined the Marc Impact Programme in its final wave, bringing innovation from a wide range of industries.
🎮 edventure Studios GmbH: Konomondo is a mobile role-playing game that combines game-based learning with structured math tutoring.
🧵 FreyZein - NextGen Textiles : FreyZein develops PFAS-free nano-cellulose membranes that replace petrochemical materials in textiles.
🔬 ImageTwin AI GmbH: ImageTwin provides AI software that detects image manipulation, duplication, and plagiarism in scientific papers.
🧼 Waschma: Waschma produces biodegradable, plastic-free laundry strips that dissolve completely, avoid harsh chemicals, and reduce transport emissions.
🎨 Hobby Lobby (Vienna): Hobby Lobby offers free hobby-based learning programmes led by volunteers, creating opportunities for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
⚖️ leiwand AI gmbh: leiwand AI provides a platform that detects, monitors, and reduces bias in AI systems, helping organizations ensure fairness and compliance.
🚑 NoxAvis Tech Solutions FlexCo: HelDoc is an AI-assisted system that enables hands-free emergency documentation, capturing and sending structured patient data to hospitals before arrival.
💻 DaVinciLab GmbH (TalentsLounge): TalentsLounge supports teachers with ready-to-use tools and curricula to deliver high-quality coding and AI education in schools.
☕ BeResilient GmbH (Beansaver): BeResilient transforms spent coffee grounds into sustainable materials, turning waste streams into valuable resources.
🌍 Globezero.Ai: GLOBEZERO.AI provides a SaaS decision engine that analyzes product-level emissions and models alternative materials or processes to reduce CO₂ and resource use.
Discover the people behind the ideas shaping a better future!
#Marc #impact #trade #transportation #circulareconomy #innovation
The expansion and continuation of the Marc Impact Programme is co-funded by the European Union within the EcoVolve project.
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From production to reuse, the circular economy is reshaping commerce.
Discover six Marc ventures shaping the future of trade and transport!
🧵 Das Merch. FlexCo: A curated marketplace connecting companies with sustainable European producers, offering locally made, GOTS-certified merchandise.
🥗 Darello GmbH & Co KG: Healthy, allergen-friendly, regionally sourced meals delivered in reusable packaging via an electric fleet.
🛒 Njuppa.srbija: Connecting consumers with retailers’ surplus food through discounted “surprise baskets”, cutting food waste and CO₂ emissions.
🚲 AviBike Kft. (BLOCK): Smart docking stations with integrated charging and double-lock security, enabling partners to provide secure green mobility while sharing rental revenue.
🚛 Dymaxa: A patent-pending aerodynamic side skirt for trucks that reduces fuel use by ~5%, extends EV range and lowers CO₂ emissions.
👕 Rackoon: Permanent second-hand retail spaces through rack rentals, boosting reuse, reducing textile waste and normalizing circular fashion in Vienna.
Join us as we highlight the people turning bold ideas into real impact!
#Marc #Impact #Trade #Transportation #CircularEconomy #Innovation
The expansion and continuation of the Marc Impact Programme is co-funded by the European Union within the EcoVolve project.
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🎥 Inside the Startup Roundtable with Andrew Gray
At the Marc Workshop in Prague, impact startups had the opportunity to join a dedicated roundtable hosted by Andrew Gray (Tilia Impact Ventures).
🚀 The discussion focused on practical aspects of fundraising, including how to structure a term sheet, how to negotiate with investors, and what red flags founders should watch out for during the investment process.
Beyond theory, the session quickly turned into a candid discussion around real questions from participating startups, offering practical feedback and insights from an experienced impact investor. 🤝
▶️ Watch the video to hear Andrew’s perspective on the session.
#Marc #Event #CZ #Startups #Negotiation #Founders #Fundraising
The expansion and continuation of the Marc Impact Programme is co-funded by the European Union within the EcoVolve project.
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Our Impact Builder event in Romania is approaching. Romanian impact entrepreneurs, you can still join!
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