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Program Marc Impact u Hrvatskoj je pokrenut u rujnu 2025. godine, a prijave su bile otvorene do 13. listopada.
Već u toj fazi pokazalo se koliko je impact poduzetništvo u Hrvatskoj živo i rastuće područje: od više od 40 pristiglih prijava, čak 35 ušlo je u finalni izbor, što je jasno pokazalo širinu i kvalitetu domaće scene.
Na kickoff susretu službeno je predstavljeno 12 odabranih poduzeća koja ulaze u prvu hrvatsku generaciju Marc Impact programa.
Marc pruža sveobuhvatnu podršku poduzećima koja stvaraju pozitivan društveni ili okolišni učinak te jača njihovu spremnost za rast, prikupljanje kapitala i privlačenje ulaganja Namijenjen je širokom spektru poduzetnika — od društvenih poduzeća, start‑upova i korporativnih SPV‑ova (posebnih namjenskih društava) do spin‑offova sveučilišta i profitnih tvrtki u tranziciji prema visokoutjecajnim modelima.
Najboljim sudionicima programa osigurava se vidljivost na međunarodnom tržištu, te među investitorima u Hrvatskoj, Mađarskoj, Rumunjskoj, Češkoj, Srbiji i Austriji, u kojima se Marc program paralelno provodi.
Program kombinira praktičnu pomoć i stručno vodstvo kako bi sudionici učinkovito skalirali svoje poslovanje i maksimizirali društveni doprinos.
In this report, you may read about Marc accomplishments and Impact.
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Indipendo Jobs4All Curtea Culorilor MATR Social Cooling iFresh Academia Clar EnergyTrack U sklopu projekta EcoVolve (Evolutionizing Ecosystems for Social Enterprises in the CEE Region, broj projekta: 101188814), koji financira Europska unija, konzorcijski partneri su IFUA Nonprofit Partner, SIMPACT, Erste Social Finance, Erste Group Bank i Impact Europe. Cilj projekta je razviti inovativne financijske instrumente i programe za jačanje kapaciteta namijenjene društvenim poduzećima i startupovima s utjecajem – poduzećima koja stvaraju pozitivan društveni ili okolišni učinak.
EcoVolve nastoji odgovoriti na potrebe ranih faza tržišta društvenog financiranja u odabranim zemljama srednje i istočne Europe (CEE): Austriji, Hrvatskoj, Češkoj, Mađarskoj, Rumunjskoj, Srbiji i Slovačkoj. Projekt doprinosi izgradnji poticajnog ekosustava, adresirajući kako ponudu (razvijanjem novih financijskih alata povezanih s utjecajem i uspostavom fonda za učinak), tako i potražnju (kroz prilagođene programe jačanja kapaciteta za društvena poduzeća).
Razvit će se nove inovativne financijske strukture prilagođene potrebama mladih tržišta društvenog financiranja, koje obuhvaćaju financijske instrumente povezane s utjecajem i njihovu dostupnost kroz novoosnovani fond za učinak (strana ponude), kao i povezane programe jačanja kapaciteta za društvena poduzeća (strana potražnje).
Koji su glavni rezultati EcoVolve projekta?
Financiranje društvenih poduzeća povezano s njihovim utjecajem.
Nova struktura fonda za učinak.
Praktičan i interaktivan program jačanja kapaciteta, implementiran u sve većem broju zemalja u CEE regiji.
Social challenges show up everywhere, in how we work, care for others, shop, and live in community.
In the third post of our participant series, we’re spotlighting nine Marc ventures making an impact in social work, inclusion, and community support:
🛒 One4One: A social business that makes fighting poverty part of everyday shopping by linking food purchases to automatic donations through trusted charity networks.
🛠 Emmaus Iași Foundation: Provides employment for people experiencing homelessness through furniture repair, eco-farming, and circular economy projects.
🏕 INDAGO: Adventure-based learning experiences that reduce digital overuse and help children build emotional resilience through real-world connection.
🏥 iCamin: A care-management SaaS supporting 150+ nursing homes in Romania, improving quality, efficiency, and transparency in elderly care.
🌱 Academic Inclusive Association: Inclusive plant propagation and training programmes combining disability employment with reforestation and community education.
🤱 Centar za Bebe: A support network empowering vulnerable mothers through employability, care services, and sustainable social business models.
♿ Caritas Šabac: Social services for elderly and disabled people, delivering large-scale community impact with stable operations.
🏭 SDPS: A multifunctional production and service model creating meaningful employment and training opportunities for people with disabilities.
🚑 Czech Red Cross: A national humanitarian organisation developing the “Red Button”, a one-press, 24/7 emergency support service connecting seniors to rapid help.
More stories from the Marc community are coming soon!
#Marc #Impact #SocialWork #Inclusion #Community #CEE
The expansion and continuation of the Marc Impact Programme is co-funded by the European Union within the EcoVolve project.
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🏠 Small municipalities have the power to make a change, and the village of Křenov just proved that.
Antonín Koplík, founder of Archimedes, had a visionary idea: what if we rethink education by combining a community space and a smart classroom in one building? The result is a modern learning environment that opens its doors to the wider community. 🎓
And it’s not just us who are amazed. The community found the idea brilliant. Together with the municipality of Křenov, Archimedes was awarded the prestigious Obec 2030 prize for its innovative approach to education and community life. 🤝🏻
🚀 Join the Marc Community, where changemakers, like the people behind Archimedes, make a real difference. Leave your mark today!
#Marc #Czechia #Archimedes #Obec2030award
The expansion and continuation of the Marc Impact Programme is co-funded by the European Union within the EcoVolve project.
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The health industry's job is not just treatment: it’s about access, prevention, dignity, and long-term wellbeing.
And across Europe, gaps in health systems still shape who gets support, when, and how.
In this second post of our participant series, we’re introducing nine Marc ventures working across health, mental health, nutrition, and wellbeing.
🩺 Roodie Health: A digital health solution connecting therapists and patients, improving access to personalised care and continuity in treatment.
🥗 Valori Nutriționale: A digital nutrition platform enabling restaurants to provide full nutritional transparency.
🦾 Origin BCI: Advanced bionic hand technology combining high-level dexterity with a design that feels more like an accessory than a medical device.
🧠 Nepanikař: The largest mental health app in Czechia, supporting hundreds of people daily through accessible, trusted tools.
🏠 Hunnia Patika: A Gyógyszerész a háznál service delivering medication and professional pharmaceutical advice directly to patients’ homes.
💬 Serenity: A digital mental health platform expanding access to licensed psychologists across the Balkans and beyond, offering secure support within 24 hours.
🌿 Immuno Hub: High-quality freeze-dried herbal products responding to the growing demand for natural health solutions, with strong potential for EU market expansion.
🍞 Deus Crispbread: A clinically relevant functional food line for people with diabetes and heart-risk conditions, with international demand.
☀️ Soluna Platform: A science-backed ecosystem for active stress regulation, addressing root causes of mental strain in the underserved CEE market.
More participant spotlights and focus areas coming soon!
#Marc #Impact #Health #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #Europe
The expansion and continuation of the Marc Impact Programme is co-funded by the European Union within the EcoVolve project.
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🌟 The first Hungarian alumni and community event of Marc brought together 15 enthusiastic, impact-driven ventures for group training sessions.
Among the participants at the event was Tóthné Almássy Mónika, leader of the KórházSuli Foundation. The foundation aims to support the home education of children undergoing long-term medical treatment, providing them with opportunities for learning and community experiences. 💡
🌱 As a civil organisation, sustaining the foundation is a constant challenge. For them, Marc is inspiring: it provides new perspectives, knowledge, and tools for revenue generation. With expert guidance, their goal is to build a solid business plan and stand firmly on their own feet.
💬 Watch the interview to see how the programme helps them see things differently, gain new skills and strengthen their mission!
#Marc #hungary #kórházsuli #impact #interview
The expansion and continuation of the Marc Impact Programme is co-funded by the European Union within the EcoVolve project.
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Education shapes how societies think, decide, and act, and that’s why so many impact-driven founders start here.
"Inequality in academic achievements reflects not only differences in terms of students’ effort, skills, or resilience, but also systematic obstacles some (groups of) students face because of their social background. Systematic achievement gaps may lead to reproduction of existing social inequalities." - European Commission*
In this first post of our participant series, we’re introducing nine Marc ventures working across education:
🎮 Escape Fake: An AR-based learning game helping students spot misinformation while building critical thinking skills, supported by multilingual teacher toolkits.
🔬 WOW Lab: An interdisciplinary STEM curriculum that brings real-world phenomena to life through hands-on science experiments, developed by active researchers.
🎓 Questfield: A teaching and learning hub elevating education quality through educator mentoring, teacher training, and best-practice sharing.
📊 YoungLink: A scalable EdTech platform using sociometric insights to improve classroom relationships and learning dynamics worldwide.
💸 Not Broke (Nekrachni): A mobile-first financial literacy app built by Gen Z for Gen Z, blending practical money skills with gamified learning.
🌱 Beeco: An app turning climate awareness into action through gamified challenges, local initiatives, and measurable impact.
🚀 MotiMore: A learning platform boosting student motivation and shifting education from pressure and grades to growth and engagement.
👶 Steps & Play: Playful, expert-guided support for parents of children aged 0–3, helping build strong early development foundations at home.
🔬 Udruga MUZZA: A Croatian science communication leader engaging thousands of young people through large-scale events, now building a sustainable science centre and exhibition model.
*Source: joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/projects-and-activities/education-and-training/educational-ine...
The expansion and continuation of the Marc Impact Programme is co-funded by the European Union within the EcoVolve project.
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🎉 Happy New Year from the Marc Community!
As we reflect on another impactful year, we celebrate our achievements together over the past twelve months. 🌟
✨ The Marc team wishes everyone a joyful and inspiring New Year. May the coming months bring continued collaboration, breakthroughs, and shared success! 🚀
#Marc #HappyNewYear #community #impact
The expansion and continuation of the Marc Impact Programme is co-funded by the European Union within the EcoVolve project.
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