Digital Academy
for Diverse Founders
Digital Academy to Advance Social Entrepreneurship
Unlocking the next generation of changemakers
The Digital Academy to Advance Social Entrepreneurship (DA4SE) is a bold new learning initiative by Jellycorn, in partnership with XOCO, the Agency for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and Unconform, and co-funded by the European Union.
Our mission: to empower underrepresented founders and social innovators to build ventures that make the world fairer, greener, and more inclusive.
A new kind of learning experience
DA4SE isn’t a typical online course. It’s a creative, story-driven learning journey — designed for those who want to turn ideas into impact.
Through short, high-energy videos, interactive exercises, and real-life stories from diverse entrepreneurs, participants will discover practical tools to start, grow, and sustain purpose-driven businesses.
All Academy content will be free and open-access, built on a YouTube channel and a digital hub that anyone can explore, learn from, and adapt.
Why it matters
Access to the right knowledge, networks, and role models should not depend on privilege.
By centering the voices of underrepresented and overlooked founders — those whose ideas and potential too often remain unseen — DA4SE aims to reshape what entrepreneurship looks and feels like, making it more inclusive, relatable, and globally connected.
How it works
Throughout 2026, the Academy will roll out a mix of:
Founder stories & expert insights from diverse backgrounds;
Practical tools for business design, storytelling, funding, and leadership;
Live sessions & community events that spark collaboration and learning.
The content is being co-created with industry experts and role models through an open Call for Nominations, ensuring the learning experience reflects real-world wisdom and diverse lived experiences. Submit your nomination here!
Our collaboration
DA4SE is led by Jellycorn UG (Germany) in partnership with:
XOCO Unlimited e.V. (Germany) – technical development, platform hosting, and digital learning design
Agency for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Austria) – creative storytelling and dissemination
Unconform Community (Netherlands) – user testing, design feedback, and community outreach
Together, we’re blending creativity, inclusion, and entrepreneurship to build something new: a digital learning space where everyone can see themselves as a changemaker.
Open for all
All Academy resources will be published under a Creative Commons licence (CC BY 4.0) — allowing educators, NGOs, and training institutions to freely use, share, and adapt the materials for their own audiences.
Follow Jellycorn on LinkedIn and regularly check this web page to stay up to date, join upcoming events, and be among the first to experience the Academy when it goes live.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
Early Access Learning Lab
Explore the Digital Academy for Social Entrepreneurship
before it launches
Join us for an exclusive preview of the new Digital Academy for Social Entrepreneurship, developed as part of an Erasmus+ collaboration.
In this interactive 60-minute online Learning Lab, you'll explore the Academy module that interests you most, experience practical learning content before the public launch, and help shape the final learning experience through discussion and feedback.
Whether you're building a social enterprise, exploring a new idea, or supporting entrepreneurs, we'd love to have you join us.
Our Learning Labs are open to founders and aspiring founders from around the world.
During the session you'll:
Explore the Academy module that interests you most
Experience practical tools, videos, and expert insights
Connect and exchange ideas with a diverse community of entrepreneurs, founders, and role models
Help shape the Academy before its public launch
Leave with practical ideas you can apply in your own work
Free | Online | 60 minutes
📅 We are offering two identical sessions. Simply register for the date that works best for you.
Tuesday, 18 August, 12:00 PM CET - Register here
Wednesday, 19 August, 4:00 PM CET - Register here
Participation is free, but registration is required.
We'd love to have you join us!
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.