SENIC Annual Report 2025 (Website Version)

Executive Summary

In 2025, SENIC (Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center) strengthened its position as a Brussels-based, EU-wide consultancy bridging academic rigor with real-world execution. We supported organisations to embed sustainability into core operations, translate impact goals into measurable results, and build long-term capability through consulting, research, project development, and training.

2025 was also a year of scaling: we expanded our core team, increased delivery capacity, and continued building the foundations for recurring impact through digital tools.

Progress Against SENIC Strategy 2025–2030

2025 marked the first year of delivery against SENIC’s 2025–2030 strategy: putting sustainable entrepreneurship at the forefront and helping entrepreneurs and organisations integrate societal impact with economic growth (the triple bottom line). In practice, this meant expanding SENIC’s capacity (core team growth from 2 to 6 FTE), delivering evidence-based consulting and research-driven support (200+ consultancy days), and scaling knowledge transfer through 10 training programmes reaching 600+ participants. We also strengthened our EU collaboration capability through an approved Erasmus+ project (European Commission validation), while investing in technology—StrategizePlus and ImpactLab—to build a more scalable, efficient platform for made-to-measure support.

The delivery model of SENIC revolves around two verticals: Social Impact Consulting and Business Consulting, underpinned by three horizontal pillars: Research, Education, and Project Management.

2025 Highlights

SENIC validated by the European Commission, following the approval of a new Erasmus+ project.
33% success rate in EU projects.
1 new EU project approved (Erasmus+).
10 training programmes delivered, reaching 600+ participants.
200+ consultancy days delivered.
Core team expanded from 2 to 6 FTE.
5 projects outsourced to SENIC by partners.

Who We Serve

European Social Economy & Business Networks
National Networks in Europe
Social economy organisations
Foundations
Corporates
International & EU Institutions
SME Scale-Ups
Academia
Incubators
Accelerators
Chambers of Commerce
Other Potential Collaborators

What We Delivered in 2025

Sustainability for organisations (financial, organisational, impact, ESG, SDGs)
Business development (from idea to business, business planning, business strategy)
Financial support (fundraising, financial projections, financial planning)
Project Management (project drafting; EU projects across Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, WIDERA, CERV, and more)
Research (market research, feasibility studies, analysis, SWOT, PESTEL)
Capacity building (SENIC Training Academy; adapted, contextualised, tailored to client needs)

Case Studies (2025)

Diesis Network

Support provided: research, project management and drafting, training delivery, consortium building, and leadership in strategic initiatives and processes.

Hazlopossible Foundation

Support provided: masterclasses in ESG/SDGs, impact frameworks, legislation, social impact, and impact assessment.

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

Support provided: masterclass in social entrepreneurship — from idea to business plan.

Sinop University

Support provided: project drafting and consortium building.

Social Entrepreneurship Observatory

Support provided: organisational competence training and outreach.

What Partners and Clients Say

“SENIC is so multifaceted that each service provides layers of support.”

“We are very happy to have the training with SENIC, it is a very dynamic and practical training that has an immediate effect.”

“As a participant in the SENIC ESG Masterclass for Executives, I want to express my sincere gratitude for the high-quality executive training and the knowledge shared throughout this experience.”

“Your reflections on the importance of bridging the gap between research and practice, and the need for actionable, real-world solutions, deeply resonated with us. Your input has been both inspiring and practical for those of us working to apply circular and sustainable models in our organisations.”

“On behalf of our organisation, my team, and myself — thank you for being part of a programme that is already making a difference in how we approach sustainability and innovation. Looking forward to continuing this journey.”

Digital Tools & Services Created

In 2025, SENIC continued building scalable, digital-first services to extend reach and strengthen delivery:

Virtual organisational and business ecosystem through web applications
StrategizePlus
ImpactLab

Team & Delivery Model

SENIC combines a growing core team with a broader expert ecosystem.

Core Team (2025)

Stefan Chichevaliev, Founder/Executive Director
Nihad Alić, Head of AI and Digital Innovations
Amel Farhat, Head of Knowledge Transfer
Sarah Oyedo, Digital Communications Officer
Georgious Outsious, Senior researcher and trainer
Elena Srezoska, Head of Admin and Operations

Expert Ecosystem

SENIC works with an extended pool of 50+ experts, enabling flexible delivery across countries, sectors, and specialised topics.

Partnerships, Networks & Memberships

Quality, Ethics & Data Protection

SENIC operates with a strong commitment to quality and integrity.

Quality assurance: delivery is structured through clear scopes, peer review where relevant, and client feedback loops.
GDPR & data protection: SENIC follows GDPR-compliant processes for data handling, minimisation, and secure collaboration.

2026 Priorities

In 2026, SENIC will focus on:

Strengthening delivery systems and quality assurance as scale increases
Expanding partnerships across European networks and institutions
Growing recurring services and the adoption of SENIC’s digital tools
Increasing capacity building reach through tailored programmes

Contact & Collaboration

For partnerships, EU project collaboration, training delivery, or advisory support, please visit https://senic.org.

FULL Report

SENIC Annual Report 2025