Eva Pongrácz

Eva Pongrácz is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Social Development and Labour at the Faculty of Economics and Finance, Bratislava University of Economics and Business. Her research focuses on labor markets, social economy, social entrepreneurship, and social innovation linked to inclusion. She leads the Slovak team in the international SHARE project on health and aging in Europe and coordinates numerous national and international research initiatives.

Education background: While not explicitly detailed in the text, her roles as a PhD holder and academic suggest advanced training in social sciences or economics. Key projects include leading VEGA 1/0851/21 on social economy's role in inclusive societies and contributing to EU-funded initiatives like SEED-Hub and SI PLUS. She has also been pivotal in shaping Slovakia's social economy legal framework, including Law 112/2018.

Research interests span social innovation, labor market inclusion, and third-sector dynamics. Her recent work analyzes demographic shifts, social agriculture education, and homelessness resolution strategies. Awards include the 2019 rector’s pedagogical award and recognition in the 2023 ACCEU Triple E Awards. She serves on national policy committees for employment and social innovation at the Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, and Family.

• Grants & Projects: Over 20 projects spanning VEGA grants, EU programs (Erasmus+, Interreg), and international collaborations like the COST Action on social enterprise research.
• Labs/Teams: Active in the Bratislava Behavioral and Economic Experiences Lab (Bee4R) and leads national working groups on social agriculture and social economy policy.