This section is still under development. We aim to show you good examples of social entrepreneurships, municipal social entrepreneur partnerships and business models.
Social Entrepreneurs from reality
Get inspired and learn about social entrepreneurship in practice. More examples are on the way. In the mean time you can take a look at the best practice examples from the MERSE project.
Creating collaborative spaces
In Iceland, you find Netagerðin creative workshops. Netagerðin’s mission is to provide a collaborative space where artists and designers can gather to share ideas, develop their projects, and bring their visions to fruition. It strives to be a cultural and artistic center in the community, promoting creativity and teamwork.
Photo by Kerstin Stickler. The Interreg NPA MERSE project visited Netagerðin in the Autumn 2024.
Promoting Mental Health
RSMH Fjällsjö in Sweden is a co-operative that promotes social and mental health by creating jobs and including people in the local community.
They provide a warm meeting space where human get to be humans.
Photo: Participants in the INSY project discover creative activites in RSMH Fjällsjö.
Contributing to a social sustainable population
In Trøndelag, Norway, you find Velferden – Hysnes. Their mission is to establish a meeting place for the local community with activities and contribute to a social sustainable population. It is also to achieve synergies between the different organizations as well as to facilitate organizations.
Photo: The Interreg NPA MERSE project visited Velferden in April 2026.
Inclusion of youth and immigrants
Eikra Activity in Norway is a social enterprise that provides training and employment-oriented programs aimed at people with reduced work capacity and those at risk of prolonged social exclusion, especially youth and non-native speakers.
Empowering rural artisans
In Sweden you find Made in Medelpad. Their social mission is to empower local rural artisans by providing a platform to sell their crafts, fostering sustainable entrepreneurship, and promoting Medelpad’s cultural heritage.
