{"id":391,"date":"2026-01-07T15:30:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T15:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/social-bugs.eu\/?p=391"},"modified":"2026-01-07T15:32:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T15:32:53","slug":"competency-framework","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/social-bugs.eu\/index.php\/2026\/01\/07\/competency-framework\/","title":{"rendered":"Competency Framework"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"391\" class=\"elementor elementor-391\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-631330a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"631330a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09c3fbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09c3fbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>After months of research, analyzing case studies, and running expert workshops across Europe, the Social Bugs team is proud to share our newly published\u00a0Competency Framework.<\/p><p>The edible insect market in Europe is growing fast, presenting an exciting time for sustainable food! At Social Bugs, we believe this industry offers more than just protein: it offers a chance to build businesses that truly help our communities and the planet.<\/p><p>That\u2019s\u00a0why we created this guide: to answer a simple question \u2013\u00a0What does it take to be a social entrepreneur in the insect industry? <br \/>Whether you are just dreaming up your first idea or looking to scale up an existing farm, this framework acts as your roadmap. It bridges the gap between the world of business and the world of social good, breaking down the essential skills into three clear areas:<span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>The Framework organizes 15 key competencies into three core groups necessary for a successful &#8220;Social Bug&#8221; entrepreneur:<span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Entrepreneurship: Covering essentials like\u00a0Identification of Innovative Opportunities,\u00a0Risk Management, and\u00a0Resilience.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Social Impact and Business: Focusing on the &#8220;dual mission\u201d,\u00a0balancing economic viability with social responsibility, including\u00a0Participatory Governance\u00a0and\u00a0Impact Measurement.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Edible Insects Industry: Technical\u00a0expertise\u00a0ranging from\u00a0Sustainable Insect Production\u00a0and\u00a0Applied Entomological Knowledge\u00a0to\u00a0Regulatory Compliance\u00a0and\u00a0Marketing.<\/span><\/p><p>Who is this for? <br \/>Whether you are in the Ideation phase, getting ready to start up, or looking to scale your existing operations, the Framework\u00a0provides\u00a0tailored guidance for every stage of the entrepreneurial lifecycle. It is also an invaluable resource for VET (Vocational Education and Training) providers and business incubators looking to build curricula for the green economy.<\/p><p>A Step Toward a Sustainable Future <br \/>&#8220;Social Bugs expects to help the EU movement boost the potential of social business models to drive the insect market to a more social and local economy.&#8221;\u00a0By equipping entrepreneurs with these competencies, we aim to foster an industry that champions circular economy principles, food security, and social inclusion.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7fc629 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d7fc629\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/social-bugs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Social-Bugs-Competency-Framework-819x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-393\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/social-bugs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Social-Bugs-Competency-Framework-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/social-bugs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Social-Bugs-Competency-Framework-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/social-bugs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Social-Bugs-Competency-Framework-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/social-bugs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Social-Bugs-Competency-Framework.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After months of research, analyzing case studies, and running expert workshops across Europe, the Social Bugs team is proud to share our newly published\u00a0Competency Framework. 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