Social Entrepreneurship is an emerging field of inquiry and therefore there is no one preferred definition. Definitions of this type of entrepreneurship generally include that it is a type of business where not only is profit valued, but also creating a positive social impact.

Characteristics of social entrepreneurship

    Social entrepreneurship is innovative, social value-creating activity
    Unique solution to a social problem
    Huge social impact crossing regions and national borders
    Replicable and sustainable
    It occurs within or across the non-profit, business and public sectors
    Dynamic process created and managed by an individual
    Strives to exploit social innovation with an entrepreneurial mindset
    Create new social value in the market and community.