Handbook: Empower and Innovate: Design Thinking Strategies for Social Impact 
November 7, 2025

Handbook: Empower and Innovate: Design Thinking Strategies for Social Impact 


The ‘Empower and Innovate: Design Thinking Strategies for Social Impact’ handbook is a collaborative effort brought by the IRIS Business Incubator, a pioneering organisation dedicated to promoting the development of sustainable and competitive small and medium-sized enterprises.

This handbook is designed for visionaries, change-makers, and aspiring entrepreneurs who are eager to leverage design thinking to drive their social ventures forward. Whether you are refining your business model or seeking strategies for scaling your impact, this guide will support you in navigating the complexities of creating a socially responsible and financially viable enterprise. 

This handbook was prepared within the framework of the EU4Youth ‘SKYE Net: Fostering Youth Employment and Societal Change through Social Entrepreneurship’ project implemented by World Vision Armenia with the financial support of the European Union. 

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