In 2017 A pilot project for the Russian Federation will be launched in the Omsk Region this year. - cluster of social innovations «INNOSIB» - a comprehensive system for the development of the non-governmental sector of the social sphere of the region.
The structure of the new cluster will include more than 15 various enterprises and organizations whose activities are aimed at transforming the social sphere of the Omsk region. Within the framework of the cluster, experimental sites will be created in Omsk and two municipal districts of the region to provide necessary social services within walking distance for children, youth, people with disabilities in the fields of education and development, sports and culture, and family leisure. This will allow social entrepreneurs and leaders of socially oriented NGOs that will join the cluster to minimize costs and mobilize each other's resources through cooperation with other residents of the cluster.
Omsk region - The first region of Russia to host a cluster of social innovations. In the future, the experience of the region will be applied in other regions of the federation.
«Omsk Region is positioned as a federal leader in the development of the social sector of the economy, and the region has been awarded a national award. «For the best regional Social Entrepreneurship support program». Recognition of our achievements is certainly pleasant, but even more so, it requires us to take a responsible approach to our decisions and their implementation. There are not many ready-made answers in this direction, and it is our region that initiates innovations that are replicated in other regions and become a nationwide practice.», - Andrey Novoselov, First Vice-Chairman of the Regional Government and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Center for Social Innovation, notes.
The structure of the new cluster will be presented as part of VI International Forum of Social Entrepreneurs and Investors «INNOSIB-2016», which will pass 17 November in Omsk. The Forum will be attended by more than 1000 people from different regions of Russia. Among the guests and participants of the forum - representatives of the federal government, large businesses, social entrepreneurs and investors, as well as Russian and international experts in the field of social entrepreneurship and civil society development. The Forum will traditionally feature a presentation of the best social and entrepreneurial projects in the fields of education and culture, healthcare and social assistance to the population, sports and tourism. The event is organized by the Center for Social Innovation with the support of the Government of the Omsk region.
The Omsk Center for Social Innovation is a federal leader in the effectiveness and quality of established social and entrepreneurial projects and start-up businesses. Omsk's experience of learning the basics of social business is already being used in 19 in the regions of Russia, more than 70% business projects. The amount of funds raised for the development of social business exceeds 80,7 million rubles.