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About CREIS
The Center for Studies and Research in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CREIS) is a Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) initiative dedicated to social entrepreneurship and innovation. Our activities are structured around three fundamental pillars: Research, Education, and the Chair, which drives knowledge transfer to society.
RESEARCH
Our goal is to deepen the analysis of social entrepreneurship and innovation, advancing both our understanding of these phenomena and the study methodologies and conceptual frameworks used, while keeping their practical implications in focus.
EDUCATION
We offer various educational paths for those looking to drive social impact initiatives: the Master's in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MEINS), aimed at professionals from various international fields; the Specialization in Social and Solidarity Economy, focused on alternative economic models in Catalonia; and the Minor in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation (mEIS), available to all UAB undergraduate students wishing to develop skills for social transformation.
CHAIR
The Chair in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation promotes knowledge transfer between university and society through strategic partnerships with local entities in Vallès, such as city councils and county councils, as well as the Barcelona Provincial Council. We organize the Eines Awards, recognizing outstanding social transformation projects; publish the Yearbook on Entrepreneurship, Economy and Social Innovation; and maintain the CREIS Viewer, an observatory analyzing the social and solidarity economy. Additionally, in collaboration with the Faculty of Economics and Business, we provide guidance and support to students looking to develop their entrepreneurial initiatives.