This 6-year 2.5 M € project, coordinated by Prof. Daniel Traça, will support the recruitment of an internationally recognized leader in the Social Innovation field, and associated team, to set up a new research line while implementing structural changes at Nova SBE. With the ERA Chair, Nova SBE will increase its research capacity, international visibility and competitiveness. At the same time will empower the local and European Social Innovation community towards knowledge-driven initiatives that will contribute for the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.The Nova SBE Leadership for Impact Knowledge Center was the main player of the application to this chair and and it will support the project management.