Consorzio Social Lab is a group of social cooperatives that have been active in Puglia, Italy, since 2013 to promote opportunities for social inclusion, social innovation, employability, and local development.

Social Lab has a young but rich history thanks to the numerous activities that the consortium has initiated with educational and inclusive purposes, and thanks to the experience carried out by each member social cooperative in the area in the specific field of education and inclusion.

The consortium also acts as a provider of training opportunities for educators, social workers and professionals in order to bring innovation to the local social system.

Les 7 vents is a cooperative based in France, that aims to accelerate changes towards sustainable systems, particularly in the energy and ecological fields. It participates in the protection of the environment and the promotion of all necessary means aimed at energy control and the development of bioenergies. Our mission is to provide knowledge, cultivate skills and develop tools based on multidisciplinary feedback in the field of ecological transition

The SCIC is made up of 3 divisions:

• Technical studies office: support for the environmental quality of buildings and territories

• "FAIRE" space: technical and financial advice for individuals to support them in their renovations

• Innovation laboratory division: participates in European projects, develops citizen energy projects and encourages professional training.

The União das Freguesias de Gondomar (S. Cosme), Valbom e Jovim is one of six parishes within the Municipality of Gondomar, located in the Greater Metropolitan Area of Porto, in northern Portugal, with a population of around 50,000 inhabitants. As a public institution, it has numerous government-mandated responsibili􀆟es and has developed a wide range of projects aimed at fostering entrepreneurship, employment, and both formal and non-formal education for citizens of all ages, from children to seniors. 

The parish is also active in promoting social inclusion, active aging, and supporting disadvantaged groups. It undertakes projects related to local and national volunteering, culture, sports, the environment, and the circular economy. 

Through its Local Support Office for Employment and Entrepreneurship, Social and Community Intervention Unit, and Local Development and Innovation Office, the parish engages with the community yearround.

Gondomar is especially renowned for its gold filigree craftsmanship, earning the title "Capital of Gold."