Beyond co-working: Drivers of collaboration in shared workspaces
This paper explores the role of collaboration in co-working spaces. Based on a unique data set of 2,336 members of 76 Impact Hubs as well as survey data from Impact Hub staff members, a longitudinal dataset and 10 qualitative interviews, we shed light on the prevalence of collaboration, its effects on performance and its antecedents.
Startup Mentorship Practices In The African Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
This report (which includes conducted interviews) seeks to analyse research and shares insights into mentorship practices in the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Africa.
Global Roadmap For Refugee Entrepreneurship
This study aimed to align UNHCR operations with global best practices in entrepreneurship and the inclusion of vulnerable communities, providing strategic guidance through a global roadmap on refugee entrepreneurship. It analysed the range of refugee entrepreneurship activities conducted by UNHCR country operations, implementing partners, and relevant stakeholders. Additionally, the study identified good practices and opportunities for improvement in refugee entrepreneurship.
Tech Hubs in Africa: Accelerating start-ups for resilient growth
Over 1000 African tech hubs are driving digital, social, and economic progress by aiding startups. This report, based on surveys and interviews with 52 tech hubs, highlights resilient business models that thrived during the pandemic and offers guidance for governments and funders on investing in tech entrepreneurship support infrastructure.
Momemtum Factsheet
In 2 years, MOMENTUM empowered migrant women with vocational training, breaking barriers. Collaborating with diverse stakeholders, MOMENTUM transforms society. Explore the fact sheet for results and testimonials.
Embedding Circularity in Entrepreneurial Support: Learning from pilot programmes
Impact Hub developed the Embedding Circularity toolkit, offering capacity building to business support organisations. Validated through pilot programmes with 12 Impact Hubs globally, this is a compilation of key learnings and recommendations.
Co-working Spaces for Social Innovation | Study on good practices
This publication is the result of a 16-month-long mapping exercise covering nine countries in the European Union. It presents 19 carefully selected practices mapped among the coworking spaces, focusing on boosting social entrepreneurship and positively impacting local communities.
Worldplaces: A guide for business support organisations
This comprehensive toolkit has been meticulously designed to serve a vital purpose: fostering an inclusive and supportive environment within workplaces, specifically tailored to empower migrant women.
Sustain Impact | Donor practices to grow Enterprise Support Organisations
This report dives into the growth trajectories of Enterprise Support Organizations (ESOs) and underscores the crucial role that donors can play in bolstering them. It’s a treasure trove of lessons on what fuels or hampers ESO growth, brimming with practical recommendations for donors to maximise their funding for sustained, far-reaching impact.
Impact Report 22-23
Discover our impactful Impact Report 2023, celebrating global Impact Makers driving change for a just and sustainable society. With strength and tenacity, our community thrived, expanding to 110+ cities and 60+ countries. Join 320k+ impact entrepreneurs co-creating a caring economy for our people and planet.
