Social Entrepreneurship
Towards an Equitable and Sustainable Society
Entrepreneurship is set to become a key driver in building a new Ireland, creatively, socially and economically. Universities must play a leadership role in harnessing student potential, driving the entrepreneurship agenda and focussing efforts to help build a successful economy underpinned by a sustainable society.
In January 2009, the School of Business, in association with Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, launched the Initiative on Social Entrepreneurship: a unique and innovative programme with the primary purpose of creating an intellectual ‘home’ for research, education and dialogue on social entrepreneurship in Ireland. Dr Denise Crossan was appointed to lead the initiative which is designed to embed social entrepreneurship into the mainstream of business school teaching and research in Ireland.
The Social Entrepreneurship Initiative is generously supported by the Iris O’Brien Foundation. We are actively seeking other partners to support this unique initiative in its ambition to develop a generation of high-calibre entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs for Ireland’s future.
www.tcd.ie/business/cnm“We want more people involved in changing society and want their efforts to be valued and supported.”
Sean Coughlan, Director of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland