Our vision
A more inclusive society built through co-creation
Social Impact Hub creates a safe ecosystem where people, organisations and innovators co-create practical solutions and transform ideas into real social impact.
The long-term goal is to enable people with disabilities to fully participate, develop their talents and interests, and live independent, meaningful lives.
Our mission
Linking lived experience, science and innovation
We improve quality of life, inclusion and autonomy by connecting people with disabilities and their families with researchers, innovators, public institutions and community action.
The hub is designed to make social innovation practical, locally grounded and transferable into new pilots, projects and partnerships.
Distributed ecosystem
A hub connecting rural and regional communities
The Social Impact Hub is built as a distributed and hybrid innovation ecosystem connecting rural, peri-urban and urban communities across the region.
Physical community activities and local meeting points are combined with digital participation tools so people can collaborate, learn and develop innovations regardless of where they live.
Rural communities
Supporting inclusion and opportunities in villages and rural areas where mobility and access barriers are often the strongest.
Regional ecosystem
Connecting cities, universities, companies, organisations and institutions into a stronger regional social innovation network.
Hybrid participation
Combining local meetings, community spaces and digital collaboration tools to bridge distance and strengthen participation.
How the hub works
Thematic communities
Members can join thematic communities built around interests, needs and emerging opportunities. Each community is designed as a practical space for learning, peer connection and co-creation.
Theme 01
AI & Digital Skills
Explore how artificial intelligence and digital tools can support everyday life, work, creativity and social innovation.
Theme 02
Employment & Inclusion
Develop new pathways with companies, organisations and institutions to create more inclusive jobs and better working conditions.
Theme 03
Hobby & Talent Development
Build communities around shared hobbies, interests and talents that support social participation and personal growth.
Theme 04
Mobility & Accessibility
Co-create ideas that improve mobility, accessibility and independence across rural, peri-urban and urban areas.
Theme 05
Social Innovation Lab
A collaborative space where people with disabilities, researchers, innovators and organisations develop new ideas and projects together.
Pilot innovations
From thematic communities to concrete pilots
The hub serves as a space for testing social innovations created together with the community. The first wave focuses on practical tools, inclusive participation and scalable formats.
Live pilot
AI Tool for Funding Discovery
A digital tool helping communities, organisations and social innovators identify relevant funding opportunities and resources.
Dialogue format
Inclusive Employment Dialogue
Collaborative work with employers and institutions to improve workplace inclusion and create new employment pathways.
Community format
Hobby-Based Skills Communities
Connecting people around shared interests to strengthen participation, develop skills and open new social opportunities.
Planned pilot
AI & Digital Empowerment
Training and practical tools helping people with disabilities use AI in everyday life, learning and work-related contexts.
Rural inclusion
Social Farming
Inclusive farming initiatives that combine community engagement, meaningful work and social inclusion in rural areas.
Open exploration
Visionary Ideas Lab
A space for bold ideas and emerging concepts that could improve the lives of people with disabilities.
Expandable agenda
Planned AI-enabled tools and support formats
Several new pilots are being explored together with the community. The list below is meant as a working programme: each idea can be refined, validated and expanded with new partners.
AI Advocacy
A tool helping people with disabilities and their families communicate more effectively with public institutions, labour offices and social services.
AI Knowledge for Better Life
A tool helping families and individuals access and understand up-to-date knowledge, research and innovations related to health, rehabilitation and quality of life.
AI4Communication
AI-supported communication tools designed for people with communication difficulties, including those who are deaf or have speech impairments.
AI for Social Economy
Tools that support social enterprises in matching supply and demand, validating social value and improving inclusive business operations.
Collaboration map
Local, national and European collaboration
Social Impact Hub is being developed through multi-level collaboration with research, innovation and social innovation ecosystems.
- Local and national networks and initiatives to strengthen local impact.
- Slovak universities to reinforce regional science and research development.
- Universities across Europe to scale inclusive innovation internationally.
- Ulysseus European University Alliance to develop EU Social Inclusion Living Labs.
- Innovation and social innovation ecosystems to boost experimentation and transfer.
Partners and next steps
Initial partners and project building
The current base includes TUKE, RESDI, the Faculty of Theology of the Catholic University in Ruzomberok, and Comenius University, with developing collaboration across Prague, Ulysseus and local initiatives.
Technical University of Košice
Host university and Living Lab anchor.
RESDI
Community-facing partner in sustainability and inclusion.
Faculty of Theology, Catholic University
Košice-based academic partner for social and community engagement.
Comenius University Bratislava
Research and collaboration partner within the Slovak university network.
TUKE, RESDI, Faculty of Theology of the Catholic University in Ruzomberok, and Comenius University Bratislava.
Ulysseus European University Alliance, Prague-based university collaboration, and emerging local initiatives.
Develop new projects, share best practices and strengthen inclusive innovation across Europe.
Join the stakeholder community
Help shape the next pilots
If you want to join a thematic group, contribute to pilot activities or share your ideas, fill in the short community survey. Your answers help us design activities that are meaningful and useful for the community.