Social entrepreneurs tackle societal issues in an entrepreneurial manner, aiming to drive systemic change. In close collaboration with our network partner Ashoka, the world‘s largest network for social entrepreneurs, AdEx Partners organizes bootcamps to assist social entrepreneurs in overcoming challenges in areas such as IT, digitalization, strategy, and other transformations. Selected projects receive tailored support over several months, leveraging the expertise of AdEx Partners‘ consultants to develop and implement new solutions for specific questions.
In 2020, student consulting firms from the umbrella organization JCNetwork e.V. participated in advising social entrepreneurs for the first time. This collaboration allowed students to gain insights into the consulting activities of experts while also contributing their own perspectives to the development of solutions.
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Digital participation is not a privilege! As a shared responsibility, it must be inclusive in an increasingly technology-driven world. Our bootcamps are a vibrant expression of this commitment: So far, we have shared our expertise, methods, time and trust with over 40 non-profit organizations, social enterprises, and foundations in Germany and Switzerland. Additionally, to support outstanding social enterprises, we are proud partners and sponsors of Ashoka.
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Exciting Projects that we have advised in Bootcamps so far:
Voices of Participants 2023:
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Un-Label e.V.
Un-Label demonstrates that everyone can have access to culture and brings together cultural creators from across Europe – with inclusion and accessibility as achievable goals.
2023
Mein Herz lacht e.V.
Mein Herz lacht e.V. is a self-help community for parents of children with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities. They provide advice and support to those affected.
InteGREATer e.V.
In the association InteGREATer, young people with migration backgrounds engage to inspire students with their personal educational journeys as role models.
Leuchtturm Hamburg e.V.
Leuchtturm Hamburg e.V. supports families with premature, chronically ill, and disabled children of all ages through holistic socio-medical aftercare and specially trained professionals.
Social Impact GmbH
Social Impact develops infrastructures and projects to address societal challenges, including those for professionals working in youth services.
2022
School4Life
School4Life is a charity organization dedicated to creating a better future for disadvantaged children in rural areas of Kenya by providing access to education and closely collaborating with various Kenyan charities on multiple programs.
NourEnergy e.V.
NourEnergy e.V. is an environmental protection organization founded by Muslim students living in Germany, aimed at raising awareness for environmental conservation. NourEnergy is committed to sustainable management of natural resources at various levels and develops concepts that include strategies and methods to promote sustainable thinking and actions.
RETOURA
Retoura provides tailored solutions for the returns management of online retailers. The focus is on minimizing the environmental impact of commerce by conserving resources through the remarketing of returns.
myBuddy gUG
myBuddy is a non-profit social tech start-up aimed at promoting appreciation and interaction among all cultures. By combining contemporary digital formats with personal encounters, they make cultural diversity accessible to a broad civil society.
Shieldmaiden Cybersecurity
Shieldmaiden Cybersecurity is a social enterprise that provides interdisciplinary and curative support to individuals and public sector actors against all forms of cybercrime. They also offer training in psychological first aid.
EWMD Network
European Women’s Management Development (EWMD) is an international non-profit network aimed at increasing the visibility and participation of women in senior positions in business and society. EWMD believes that the quality of management can be enhanced and enriched through greater female presence and diversity.
2021
Micha Deutschland e.V.
Micha Deutschland e.V. is a non-denominational network and the German branch of the global movement of the network „Micha Global“. Together, they raise awareness and motivate Christians regarding issues of global justice and sustainability, supporting the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Female Finance Forum
The Female Finance Forum provides a platform for women to expand their knowledge of financial management and actively engage with topics related to money and financial security. By addressing the issue of old-age poverty among women, the FFF aims to improve gender equality in society. The forum does not sell financial products and instead focuses on education and raising awareness. Its target audience includes individuals and companies that incorporate the program into their equality strategies.
humedica e.V.
Humedica has been providing medical emergency and disaster relief since its founding in 1979 and is involved in development cooperation in over 90 countries worldwide. Additionally, humedica is active in supply assistance and long-term development projects. The goal of their work is to help people who are in need due to disasters or structural poverty.
MentalFit
MentalFit is the working title of a start-up in the idea stage focused on raising awareness among employers about work-life balance. The founding team, consisting of an entrepreneur, a software developer, and a psychologist, aims to launch an app in the mental health sector for the DACH market. The app will assess individual needs regarding mental health in the workplace, provide psychoeducation and virtual short programs, and facilitate (virtual) coaching.
Tearfund Deutschland e.V.
Tearfund Deutschland e.V. is a Christian organization for development cooperation and emergency aid. They are committed to a world without poverty and injustice, in which all people have the opportunity to develop their God-given potential. Tearfund Germany‘s heart beats for the people of the Middle East. Their expertise lies in developing agriculture, water supply, and promoting peace and education.
Acker e.V.
Ackern creates knowledge – under this motto, Acker e. V. (formerly Ackerdemia) has developed a practice-oriented educational program GemüseAckerdemie . The award-winning annual program is aimed at schools, daycare centers, and other educational institutions in the children‘s and youth sector. In the GemüseAckerdemie, children learn where food comes from, how it is grown, and how to handle it responsibly. This knowledge is increasingly being lost, and Acker e. V. aims to change that.
Futuro Forestal S.A.
Through their Generationswald projects, investors can profitably invest in tropical forestry, combat climate change, and achieve additional impacts. Futuro Forestal is reforesting economically sustainable forests in Panama, contributing to the preservation of biodiversity, water and soil conservation, and rural development.
Talents4Good GmbH
Talents4Good finds the best people for the most important jobs. They strengthen the organizations and companies that positively impact our society – aiming for a sustainable economy. As a social business, they place professionals and executives at all career levels, including NGOs, foundations, and innovative social enterprises. Additionally, they strive to make meaningful work even more attractive.
SOS Humanity
SOS Humanity (formerly SOS Mediterranee Deutschland e. V.) is a civil European search and rescue organization founded in May 2015. Their vision is a world where every person in distress at sea is rescued and treated with dignity. They financially support the operation of a rescue ship and aim to raise awareness about the humanitarian catastrophe in the Mediterranean across national borders, as well as to share the stories of those who have been rescued.
HateAid gGmbH
HateAid is the only counseling center in Germany that exclusively supports victims of digital violence. They provide free legal advice and assistance to those affected and fully cover the costs of legal proceedings (civil lawsuits). HateAid automates the submission of civil lawsuits using a legal tech case management system, enabling rapid and efficient scaling of processes.
munevo GmbH
The special control system munevo DRIVE is a proportional head control for electric wheelchairs. This technology, based on smart glasses, enables individuals who can no longer use their hands to steer their wheelchair hands-free, granting them greater independence and self-determination in mobility.
Väter gGmbH
Die Väter gGmbH advocates for a society where working fathers can live in vibrant and close connection with their children. Together with companies, policymakers, and social groups, they strive to ensure that children and careers no longer stand in competition with each other – neither for women nor for men.
2019
Regionalwert AG
Regionalwert AG is reinventing the relationship between urban and rural areas: A partnership that enables value-oriented economic activity in rural areas, creates an intact and diverse cultural landscape, secures the supply of goods and services to the population, and offers businesses across the entire value chain a reliable source of income.
euforia
Euforia develops highly engaging event trainings that offer young people and leaders unique learning opportunities. By framing civic engagement as cool, trendy, and attractive, they create inspiring and „euphoric“ experiences that appeal to individuals and groups who have previously been resistant to youth programs.
Das macht Schule gGmbH
Das macht Schule gGmbH is a movement of teachers implementing practical projects with students, enabling experiential learning and participation while imparting values and skills. Their approach is accessible, web-based, and scalable, catering to all school types and grade levels.