Reports
Discovering the Digital Needs of Baltimore's Social Entrepreneurs
Social enterprises play a vital role in addressing the multifaceted challenges that Baltimore City, Maryland, and its citizens face. This research reports on a study conducted by the University of Baltimore’s Center for Digital Communication, Commerce and Culture (CD3C), in partnership with Innovation Works Baltimore (IW). This study aimed to uncover the specific digital and technological needs of social entrepreneurs in Baltimore, Maryland to support the design of customized training and technology support services. Researchers aimed to identify trends in the types of technology used by Baltimore's social entrepreneurs, pinpoint their primary challenges in utilizing technology, and ascertain the kind of support they require to enhance their technological capabilities.