Serveis de digitalització de l’ESS

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES AND ORGANISATIONS IN THE SOCIAL SECTOR AND IMPACT ECONOMY

Technology and values that amplify your social impact.

Put fragmented systems, reliance on paper and individual spreadsheets behind you. Let us help you turn your organisation’s digital management into a catalyst for growth and consolidation. Through the new Digital Maturity Framework, our focus is on people and the values of the social economy at the core of technological change.

What is it?

An open-access ecosystem of resources for cooperatives, associations, foundations and social impact enterprises. Our comprehensive support helps improve internal organisation, operational efficiency, financial management and community relations, guided by the principles of technological sovereignty, data ethics and conscientious, well-integrated AI.

How do we do it?

Flexible support: Access the programme throughout the year and progress at a pace that works for your organisation.
Tailored guidance: Receive recommendations based on your organisation’s size, resources, financial situation and current level of digital maturity.
Practical next steps: Choose one resource or combine several services to turn your needs into a realistic action plan.

What do we offer?

The programme is organised around four main areas of support:

Diagnosis and roadmap (DigitESSt): Start with an assessment of your organisation’s current digital maturity and receive recommended actions to guide your next steps.
Personalised advice (SAESS): Work with specialists from the Social Economy IT network to review your organisation’s needs, compare suitable tools and prepare an action plan.
Team training: Access practical training modules designed for different roles and levels of experience.
Digital funding guidance: Get support to identify and apply for relevant grants, including programmes such as Impulsem el que Fas, Enfortim, Acció and Projectes Singulars.

Find the right level of support

Every organisation is different. The programme offers a roadmap adapted to three common stages of development:

Level 1: Start-ups and micro-enterprises
Who is this for? Newly created organisations or micro-enterprises with fewer than 3 full-time employees, or annual turnover below €150,000, that currently rely on manual or paper-based processes.
Focus: Basic digitalisation, such as shared cloud storage, email with a custom domain, structured financial management and a simple website.

Level 2: Developing organisations
Who is this for? Small organisations with fewer than 10 employees, or annual turnover below €650,000, that use separate systems and want to reduce duplicated work.
Focus: Operational efficiency and better-connected tools, including CRM systems, project management methods and invoice automation.
Level 3: Established organisations
Who is this for? Larger or more established organisations, including those operating for more than 10 years or with annual turnover above €650,000, that want to streamline and connect their processes.
Focus: Integration, data and resilience, including modular ERP systems, business intelligence, automation and cybesecurity measures.

How to get started

Take the first step today. Whether your organisation is large or small, or whatever your current technical capabilities, digital transformation is the key to freeing up time from administrative tasks and maximising your social impact.

Assess your digital maturity in 10 minutes: Fill in the DigitESSt form to find out your level of digital maturity. Go to DigitESSt and start your transformation
Request support: Get advice from the experts at Barcelona Activa. secretariadigital@barcelonactiva.cat