Mission Social Innovation
MODULE 8: Interactive scenario
Welcome, young changemaker!
You have a great idea to solve a problem in your community. But to make it real, you need funding. In this mission, you’ll explore different ways to fund your social innovation. Complete all 4 missions to unlock your path to impact!
Start Mission
Mission 1: Know Your Sources
Let’s start with the basics. There are many ways to fund a social innovation.Can you pick the right type of funding based on the project?
01:00
Continue forward
Mission 1: Know Your Sources
Let’s start with the basics. There are many ways to fund a social innovation.Can you pick the right type of funding based on the project?
01:00
Continue to the next mission
Back
Mission 2: Match the Right Source
Choose 1 project, determine which type of funding is most appropriate for it. Read and make the best choice!
A social enterprise that uses recycled oils to produce natural soaps, involving disadvantaged young people.
A community garden created by local residents to promote sustainability and community engagement.
A space where young people can learn digital skills and work on social change projects
A mobile app for psychological support of young people in social isolation
Go ahead and see which type of financing would be most suitable?
Go ahead and see which type of financing would be most suitable?
Go ahead and see which type of financing would be most suitable?
Go ahead and see which type of financing would be most suitable?
Digital café for young people
Eco-soap business
Mental health app
Urban garden
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Read and choose
Read and choose
Read and choose
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Match the Right Source
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Continue to mission 3
Match the Right Source
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Continue to mission 3
Match the Right Source
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Continue to mission 3
Match the Right Source
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Continue to mission 3
Mission 3: Preparing Your Proposal
Time to build your mini funding proposal! Is Your Proposal Ready? Think like a future social innovator.
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Final Mission
Mission 3: Preparing Your Proposal
Based on the number of elements you have selected, review the information and determine whether you need anything in your project proposal.
1 or 2 elements
4 elements
3 elements
All 5 elements
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Final Mission
Mission 4: Evaluate the Impact
Your project has been running for 6 months. How do you show it’s working?
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See Results
Congratulations
You now know how to:
You now know how to:
You now know how to:
- Measure your impact like a pro!
- Identify different funding types
- Match the right funding with your project
- Build a great funding pitch
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Got an idea?
Learn more about project idea presentation techniques
- Blank, S., & Dorf, B. (2012). The startup owner's manual: The step-by-step guide for building a great company. K&S Ranch, https://www.scirp.org/reference/referencespapers?referenceid=2526445
- McKinsey & Company. (2021, August 15). How to make a great investor pitch. https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/growth-marketing-and-sales/our-insights/how-to-make-a-great-investor-pitch
Got an idea?
Learn more about funding sources and examples here:
- Triodos Investment Management. (n.d.). Impact investing: Investing for people and planet. Retrieved July 29, 2025, https://www.triodos-im.com/
- European Commission & European Investment Bank. (2019). Crowdfunding and ESF opportunities: future perspectives for managing authorities. Retrieved July 29, 2025, https://www.fi-compass.eu/sites/default/files/publications/Crowdfunding%20and%20ESF%20opportunities%20future%20perspectives%20for%20managing%20authorities_0.pdf
- Better Society Capital. (2025, April 24). Better Society Capital passes £1 billion milestone. Retrieved July 29, 2025, https://bettersocietycapital.com
Got an idea?
Learn how to measure the success, sustainability and impact of your innovative social project
- European Venture Philanthropy Association. (n.d.). Prioritizing impact measurement in the funding of social innovation. Stanford Social Innovation Review. Retrieved July 29, 2025, https://ssir.org/articles/entry/prioritizing_impact_measurement_in_the_funding_of_social_innovation
- World Economic Forum. (2024, January 17). These companies committed to funding the social economy: SAP, Microsoft, IKEA and others. Retrieved July 29, 2025, https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/01/social-innovation-needs-700bn-these-companies-just-committed-to-act/
If you have selected 3 items - Almost there! Improve the highlighted parts.
If you have selected one or two items— Let’s strengthen your idea before continuing.
If you have selected 4 items - Almost there! Improve the highlighted parts.
If you have selected all 5 elements - Your proposal is ready to move forward!
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Mission Social Innovation
MODULE 8: Interactive scenario
Welcome, young changemaker!
You have a great idea to solve a problem in your community. But to make it real, you need funding. In this mission, you’ll explore different ways to fund your social innovation. Complete all 4 missions to unlock your path to impact!
Start Mission
Mission 1: Know Your Sources
Let’s start with the basics. There are many ways to fund a social innovation.Can you pick the right type of funding based on the project?
01:00
Continue forward
Mission 1: Know Your Sources
Let’s start with the basics. There are many ways to fund a social innovation.Can you pick the right type of funding based on the project?
01:00
Continue to the next mission
Back
Mission 2: Match the Right Source
Choose 1 project, determine which type of funding is most appropriate for it. Read and make the best choice!
A social enterprise that uses recycled oils to produce natural soaps, involving disadvantaged young people.
A community garden created by local residents to promote sustainability and community engagement.
A space where young people can learn digital skills and work on social change projects
A mobile app for psychological support of young people in social isolation
Go ahead and see which type of financing would be most suitable?
Go ahead and see which type of financing would be most suitable?
Go ahead and see which type of financing would be most suitable?
Go ahead and see which type of financing would be most suitable?
Digital café for young people
Eco-soap business
Mental health app
Urban garden
Read and choose
Read and choose
Read and choose
Read and choose
Text button
Back
Continue
Match the Right Source
Back
Continue to mission 3
Match the Right Source
Back
Continue to mission 3
Match the Right Source
Back
Continue to mission 3
Match the Right Source
Back
Continue to mission 3
Mission 3: Preparing Your Proposal
Time to build your mini funding proposal! Is Your Proposal Ready? Think like a future social innovator.
Tooltip
Tooltip
Tooltip
Tooltip
Tooltip
Back
Final Mission
Mission 3: Preparing Your Proposal
Based on the number of elements you have selected, review the information and determine whether you need anything in your project proposal.
1 or 2 elements
4 elements
3 elements
All 5 elements
Back
Final Mission
Mission 4: Evaluate the Impact
Your project has been running for 6 months. How do you show it’s working?
Back
00:55
See Results
Congratulations
You now know how to:
You now know how to:
You now know how to:
+ info
+ info
+ info
Play again
Exit
Got an idea?
Learn more about project idea presentation techniques
Got an idea?
Learn more about funding sources and examples here:
Got an idea?
Learn how to measure the success, sustainability and impact of your innovative social project
If you have selected 3 items - Almost there! Improve the highlighted parts.
If you have selected one or two items— Let’s strengthen your idea before continuing.
If you have selected 4 items - Almost there! Improve the highlighted parts.
If you have selected all 5 elements - Your proposal is ready to move forward!