Innovation: Past & Present

Delve into the past, present and future of innovation in Edinburgh by joining an inspiring tour organised by Invisible Cities, visiting places like Scottish Design Exchange, The Melting Pot or Social Bite. More details soon! 🚶

🧠 If you’re interested in finding out more about The Melting Pot’s approach to events, join us at the Grassmarket Community Project at 5.30pm for a facilitated session of problem solving for innovation, a collective discussion of place-building and development of the idea of “places with purpose”, and a look into the hands-on activities that make the Grassmarket Community Project so impactful. 🤝

About Invisible Cities

Scotland is home to inventions that have changed the world. Explore some of these innovations, where they come from and how they were received on its walking tour, led by the award-winning social enterprise Invisible Cities who employ people who have experienced homelessness to become tour guides. From science to technology or politics this tour will highlight the people who have made the city better over the past centuries.

About the Grassmarket Community Project

The Grassmarket Community Project (GCP), based at the Grassmarket Centre in Edinburgh, is a community of over 500 people, working together to support positive change in each other’s lives. Their mission is to create an inclusive person-centred environment where people feel empowered to develop skills, build positive relationships and enjoy an ongoing sense of belonging. Their vision is that people they engage with will flourish, utilising their skills and passion to make their community a positive, resilient, vibrant, connected and inclusive place.

About ESEN

The Edinburgh Social Enterprise Network (ESEN) aims to promote, support and develop a strong, vibrant social enterprise sector in Edinburgh.

About The Melting Pot

The Melting Pot is Scotland’s Centre for Social Innovation. An inspiring community of people striving to make the world a better place. Through coworking, collaboration and learning, we develop our members, support their businesses and amplify their social impact.

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