The Observatory participated in the 1st Social Hackathon for the Social & Solidarity Economy (SSE) which took place on 6 & 7 December 2025, at the Polykentro of the Municipality of Heraklion, within the framework of the operation of the Regional Mechanism for the Support and Development of Social Entrepreneurship, of the Regional Development Company (PANETAIK) of the Region of Crete.

The Observatory, among other things, presented data and proposals for strengthening local sustainability and social cohesion through the social impact and social innovation of the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) in the Region of Crete.

See the full Press Release of the Regional Mechanism for the SSE (PANETAIK) here.

Find below the presentation of Vlasaki Katerina, Head of the Observatory for Social Inclusion of the Region of Crete.