Social Innovation LAISVĖ Cluster CLM

Vision and Mission

Vision

To build SIC CLM into a globally connected open innovation ecosystem for transformative social innovation, where freedom, creativity, and human-centered design come together to drive impactful solutions for Castilla-La Mancha and beyond. SIC CLM envisions becoming a model for collaborative innovation that strengthens resilience, inclusivity, and sustainable growth across the region while offering scalable solutions for global application. By uniting public institutions, private enterprises, academic partners, and local communities, we aim to address complex societal challenges through approaches that are both deeply rooted in local needs and adaptable to broader contexts. With a commitment to Society 5.0 principles, SIC CLM aspires to set a new standard for balancing technological advancement with social and environmental well-being, creating a future-proof and inclusive society that can be replicated in communities worldwide.

Mission

SIC CLM Cluster is dedicated to creating a dynamic, participatory ecosystem that empowers all actors to co-create solutions for the wicked problems of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to harness the power of place-based and human-centered innovation by facilitating social experimentation, cultivating communities of practice, and championing new public governance models that foster transparency, accountability, and inclusivity. We are committed to:

Supporting public, private, and community actors in developing human-centered, sustainable solutions that strengthen the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of Castilla-La Mancha, with a vision towards scaling up impactful social innovation.

Fostering collaborative partnerships across sectors to drive transformative innovation that enhances quality of life, builds economic resilience, and creates an interconnected community rooted in participatory and collaborative governance.

Empowering companies and organizations to quantify and expand their social and environmental impact, supporting them in implementing long-term, value-driven social innovation initiatives that align with regional and global priorities.

Providing resources, capacity-building, knowledge-sharing platforms, and co-creation opportunities to equip stakeholders to adapt, grow, and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving global landscape.