Sharif University of Technology (Sharif Policy Research Institute) Science and Technology Policy Letters 2476-7220 14 4 2025 01 20 Designing a conceptual model of social innovation in non-governmental organizations with a ground theory approach Designing a conceptual model of social innovation in non-governmental organizations with a ground theory approach 5 21 23719 FA Samira Loghman Estarki ph.D pardis farabi, tehran university Journal Article 2024 10 28 The main goal of this research is to identify the main social strategy and components in non-governmental organizations and to present a model using grand theory. Research methodology in terms of outcome is categorized as applied-development research, in terms of objective as exploratory research, and in terms of method as qualitative research based on grounded theory.The research data collection tool is a semi-structured in-depth interview with social innovation experts and managers of non-governmental organizations, and the content analysis method was used to analyze the research data. The results showed that the social innovation of cooperatives is achieved through causal conditions (group and team work, trust building, cultural development and awareness, and systemic thinking), background factors (policies, attitudes, and investments), intervention factors (legal, political, organizational, and financial resources), central concept (social innovation of cooperatives), strategies (supportive, training and empowerment, communication, participatory, and managerial), and outcomes (cooperative development, social transformation, and improvement of quality of life). The results indicate that the research model is at an acceptable level. The main goal of this research is to identify the main social strategy and components in non-governmental organizations and to present a model using grand theory. Research methodology in terms of outcome is categorized as applied-development research, in terms of objective as exploratory research, and in terms of method as qualitative research based on grounded theory.The research data collection tool is a semi-structured in-depth interview with social innovation experts and managers of non-governmental organizations, and the content analysis method was used to analyze the research data. The results showed that the social innovation of cooperatives is achieved through causal conditions (group and team work, trust building, cultural development and awareness, and systemic thinking), background factors (policies, attitudes, and investments), intervention factors (legal, political, organizational, and financial resources), central concept (social innovation of cooperatives), strategies (supportive, training and empowerment, communication, participatory, and managerial), and outcomes (cooperative development, social transformation, and improvement of quality of life). The results indicate that the research model is at an acceptable level. https://stpl.ristip.sharif.ir/article_23719_5cf96b8353bf763b6b5f2d8908fbae25.pdf