The second phase of B-Value, the programme aimed at leaders in the third sector that seeks to transform the social sector through innovation, starts with the announcement of the 10 finalists. Throughout the first phase, the 40 participating institutions received training on various topics by experts and took part in mentorships with 40 volunteers from Banco Sabadell, with whom they worked together to define and enhance their value proposition.
From this point onwards, the 10 finalists will participate in an intense Bootcamp Week, with workshops in which to work and fiercely develop their proposals, and will have the support of a large number of expert mentors from the Bank and partner companies individually selected according to the challenges identified. After this week, which will take place in September, the mentorships will continue until the Demo Day, an event that takes place at the end of the year where the winning institutions will be announced, once the Selection Committee has reviewed the projects from the 10 institutions.
Want to learn more about the finalist projects?
– Light Humanity: Seeks to combat energy poverty in vulnerable communities through financing and training to access solar power.
– Fundación Mahou San Miguel: Working within the scope of its “Linked” project, a new training vision for the professionals of the future, which also contributes to revitalising the hotel and tourism industry.
– Fundació Privada Kalida: In order to broaden its impact, the Kalida Private Foundation continues to look for new ways to provide more support and help to people suffering from cancer.
– Todoservicios HyC, SL: The “Integrated” special employment centre in Villena (Alicante, Spain) is facing two important challenges: reducing the unemployment rate of people with disabilities and the large amount of waste plastic that is generated on a daily basis.
– Asociación Autofabricantes: Through its SuperGiz project, the association unveils its new system for an upper limb prosthetics that does not imitate the morphology of the hand. Custom, light, functional and affordable prosthetics printed using 3D technology.
– The Self-Investigation: To look after the mental health of journalists and content creators is key to ensure access to accurate, transparent and democratic information.
– Asociación Decedario: To supplement the Spanish educational and health system, so that families with kids or other disabled persons can maximise their cognitive stimulation through play (using a patented methodology).
– Aquí Estoy Chat: A platform where people find what everyone needs but no one knows how to ask for: active listening and empathy.
– Fundación Segunda Parte: With its own methodology, the benefits of which have been scientifically proven, they work so that all people with acquired brain damage can recover their autonomy and quality of life through sport. Living a full, active and happy life is possible after a stroke!
– Discape Box: This association was founded recently and is taking its first steps to change the way society perceives and visualises the different disabilities through play and by working towards universal accessibility.
The B-Value programme is promoted by the Ship2B Foundation and the Banco Sabadell Foundation and has the support of the Juan Entrecanales de Azcárate Foundation. The following organisations also take part in the programme: Sabadell Seguros, the PwC Foundation, ONCE Foundation, the Joaquim Molins Figueras Foundation and After as strategic partners, and the Hazloposible Foundation, the Spanish Association of Foundations, Salto con Red, the Catalan Coordinator of Foundations and Lealtad Foundation as collaborating entities. You can find more information here.