Sector Group Meeting – Proximity & Social Economy
The Canary Islands Institute of Technology (ITC) invites you to join this two days sector group meeting. During this event, we will exchange experiences between advisors about the Enterprise Europe Network advisory services and SME clients regarding the proximity and social economy sector. We will also share information about European Union funding opportunities. Besides, a training session to acquire new knowledge for better advice for the clients will be developed. This event will also allow us to exchange impressions about the sector group activities in the next contract period.
Programme
Check the scheduled activities
Practical Information
Useful tips and documentation to get to Tenerife
Documentation
Download documentation from the Drive folder
Pre-registration is closed
If you missed the deadline, please reach our team through the following email: eencanarias@itccanarias.org.
Key points
Date & Location
The event will be held during the 4th and 5th of June in the Canary Islands Institute of Technology headquarters in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands (See location in Google Maps).
Additional activities
We will also enjoy some study visits activities that could involve trekking or cultural & nature sightseeing to reinforce networking among advisors. More details will be provided during the registration.
Objectives
To explore synergies and exchange experiences and knowledge among the proximity and social economy advisors in the Enterprise Europe Network. For more details, please refer to the programme.
Programme
| 8:30 |
Opening and welcome coffee The event will be held in the Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias headquarters in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (See location in Google Maps). |
| 8:50 |
Canary Islands Institute of Technology presentation and social economy ecosystem Innovation department of the Canary Islands Institute of Technology. |
| 9:00 |
Latest updates from EISMEA about social economy Anna Sibilla. Project advisor at the European Innovation Council and SME Executive Agency (EISMEA). |
| 9:30 |
News from the Chair and co-chair. Current numbers and achievements, challenges and next activities Paula Santaren Sector Group chair and Tim Zebahl Sector Group co-chair. |
| 10:30 |
Social Economy and Proximity SG: clients presentation Briefly presentation of social enterprises clients by all the participants (2 slides per participant, a template will be provided shortly). |
| 11:30 | Coffee break provided by Buscándome las Habichuelas |
| 12:00 | Training activity organized by Sic4Change |
| 14:00 |
Lunch Break Transfer to Santa Cruz city center to have lunch at Panza Burro Gastro Tasca, a restaurant committed to sustainable and local cuisine. Lunch is covered by the host organisation. The menu features fresh, seasonal products sourced directly from their own ecological farm in the Anaga mountains, embracing a true “kilometre zero” philosophy. |
| 15:30 to 17:30 | Social Economy companies visits in Santa Cruz city center |
| 20:00 |
Informal dinner in La Hierbita: typical canary food in Santa Cruz city center Dinner is covered by the host organisation. |
This schedule is subject to change.
| 9:00 |
Welcome session in the meeting point in Plaza del Adelantado San Cristóbal de La Laguna (See location in Google Maps) Reminder: This day involves a trekking activity for which it is recommended the following:
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| 9:30 |
Start of the trekking activity connecting La Laguna and Tegueste, with social visits along the way This route will be accompanied by two active tourism companies: Tivity: Led by an official tourism guide from the Government of the Canary Islands, Tivity specializes in sustainable tourism and environmental projects. Tenique Outdoor: A youth-led enterprise based in northern Tenerife, Tenique Outdoor offers immersive experiences that combine adventure with the island’s cultural and gastronomic heritage. Route details: – Total distance: 5.2 km. Elevation gain: +145 m. Elevation loss: -246m. – Difficulty: Easy to medium Terrain: Combination of paved roads and uneven rocky paths Local Social Spotlight – Asociación SUMAS During the route, we will briefly introduce the work of Asociación SUMAS, a local non-profit based in La Laguna that supports children, youth, families, and individuals with disabilities or mental health challenges. They promote social inclusion through education, care, and integration projects. |
| 11:00 |
Breakfast Picknick provided by Buscándome las habichuelas This is a local social insertion company that works with fresh and ecological products as well as employing people in risk of social exclusion Cultural demonstration: Live performance of Salto del Pastor (Shepherd’s Leap) by a practitioner from Anaga, representing the Salto del Pastor Association of Taborno. This is an inspiring example of cultural entrepreneurship that preserves a unique Canarian heritage. |
| 12:00 |
Visit to Bodega Barreto (Tegueste) Experience a visit to Bodega Barreto, a family-run winery led by Loli Barreto, a woman entrepreneur continuing the legacy of her mother and grandmother. This initiative exemplifies female entrepreneurship in the primary sector, preserving identity in what is known as «heroic agriculture.» The visit includes a tasting of typical local products and two varieties of wine. During the visit, we will also introduce the Anaga Biofest project, a festival celebrating rural life and sustainable tourism with local impact and development in the Anaga Biosphere Reserve. |
| 13:00 | Visit to FUNCASOR (Tentative) (To be confirmed) Visit to FUNCASOR (Fundación Canaria para las Personas con Sordera y sus Familias), a social integration entity dedicated to supporting individuals with hearing impairments. |
| 14:30 |
Lunch in San Cristóbal de La Laguna & closing remarks from the Chair and the Co-chair Lunch is not covered by the host organisation. Each participant must pay for their own meal. Lunch will be at Resaurant – El Remojo. |
This schedule is subject to change.
Practical information
Airports (North & South)
You can get to Tenerife by plane in one of its airport (Tenerife North and Tenerife South). Since the event is in Santa Cruz, we recommend you to arrive to the North Airport.
Accommodation
The host organization is near the city center of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and La Laguna, where there are different hotels categories. You will find a full guide of accommodations in the downloable document.
Public Transportion (Bus & Metro)
If you stay in Santa Cruz or La Laguna, you might have various options of public transport to get to the Instituto Tencológico de Canarias building, both bus and metro.
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