Increase social innovation development and applications to create more efficient and effective local services to address key social challenges in the 2Seas area.

The number of youth (15-24 years old) not in employment, education or training (NEET) remains significant in the 2Seas area (approx. 10%) (except Holland), with rates in the cities involved in this project well above 15%. A significant proportion of these youth have left school early and are struggling to find sustainable employment. There is a discrepancy between the education system, the labor market and the reality of vulnerable youth. For some youth, this leads to demotivation, loss of self-confidence and ultimately school dropout and unemployment, with long-term negative consequences for their future and society. Existing solutions are fragmented, focus primarily on "cures," and do not lead to closer collaboration among key stakeholders or substantial systemic change. Our challenge is to develop a sustainable shift to a prevention method to meet the needs of the target population while complying with the requirements and

regulations of all stakeholders.