Built on practice, before theory
Impacto was founded in 2024 by Silvia Fazio and Valentina Crepaldi, two professionals with years of experience in EU project design, training, and social innovation.
It’s an independent think tank.
But above all: it is an operational space.
A space where research happens, solutions are designed, and measurable impact is created.
We work to make social innovation inclusive, concrete, and transformative.
For those already active in EU funding – and for those ready to step in with vision and method.
We don’t just bring models.
We connect people, organisations, and communities.
We build tools that work.
An operational think tank
We work across research, training and project design.
We activate an exclusive network and teach how to leverage EU funding to generate the greatest possible impact.
Our mission
To make social innovation more inclusive, effective, and strategic.
We support networks, public and private actors, both for-profit and non-profit, to turn project design into a tool for real, measurable and shared impact.
Our vision
We aim to be a benchmark for good practices and models of inclusive and sustainable innovation, driven by social transformation.
Our goal is to create shared value and bridge the gap between research, public policy, and communities.
Our team
We are project designers, trainers, researchers, and consultants.
Each of us brings deep expertise and a systemic perspective.
We work across EU project design, training, social impact and innovation.