It stands as a recognition for those SMEs that have made remarkable contributions to society through innovative solutions.
A tribute to all those companies that have gone beyond mere business success and achieved positive social well-being and inclusiveness.
Through success stories, this award will inspire other businesses to set a new trend and proactively demonstrate that positive social outcomes can be still achieved while running a successful business.
examples
improving people’s quality of life
Specifically targeting women, youth, minorities and people with disabilities.
UN definition of digital inclusion “[..] equitable, meaningful, and safe access to use, lead, and design of digital technologies, services, and associated opportunities for everyone, everywhere [..]”
E-Governance to enhance citizen engagement
Improve public services, and promote transparency in government processes
local and/or regional development
Fostering the well-being of inhabitants, businesses, visitors, organisations and administrators through digitally enabled services
ethical deployment of technology
Technologies that promote human rights, and enhance transparency, accountability, and privacy (e.g. ethical data practices)
digital tools for critical responsiveness
Providing timely and practical solutions to counteract natural disasters, pandemics, or other emergencies
Deadline: 10 October 2024 // 23:59 CEST
the winner
UNBOX
(Belgium)
the finalists
Ubiwhere
(Portugal)
ErnieApp
(Ireland)
nominees
the jury members
Andrei Kelemen
Chief Executive Officer (Cluj IT Cluster)
Monica Cerutti
Expert in Gender Equality and Digital and Social Innovation
Edgaras Kriukonis
Digital innovation expert (Sunrise Valley Digital Innovation Hub)
