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social innovation

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Innovative models, products or services which meet a social need and have as a consequence the creation of new collaborations in the social field.

social innovation — innovative models, products or services which meet a social need and have as a consequence the creation of new collaborations in the social field. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge.

Category: knowledge › sociology and cultural studies Also known as: social community innovation, civic innovation

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Frequently asked questions

What is social innovation?

Innovative models, products or services which meet a social need and have as a consequence the creation of new collaborations in the social field.

What category of skill is social innovation?

ESCO classifies social innovation under the knowledge category, specifically in the sociology and cultural studies subcategory.

How transferable is social innovation between industries?

ESCO tags social innovation as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is social innovation the same as social community innovation?

Yes — social innovation is also known as social community innovation, or civic innovation. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn social innovation?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands social innovation and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.