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ZEBOX, an incubator for supply chain startups, launches its Asia hub in Singapore

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ZEBOX , an international accelerator network founded by shipping conglomerate CMA CGM to introduce more tech innovation into the supply chain industry, announced today the launch of its APAC headquarters. The company says it has already reduced carbon emissions per container carried by 50% since 2008.

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Subak, which incubates data-for-climate not-for-profits, announces six startups in 2022 cohort

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based incubator focused on nonprofit startups that are addressing climate-related challenges through open-source data initiatives has announced the six startups which will be put through its 2022 program. The incubator was founded by Baroness Bryony Worthington, who was the lead author of the U.K.’s

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The startup landscape has shifted dramatically: Accelerators must adapt or fade away

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Network effects have evolved, moving away from the traditional physical spaces to digital ones. At the dawn of 2022, there were 2,900 active VC firms, marking a 225% increase since 2008. building companies in-house) or incubator (e.g., the free YC Startup School courses). long-term support at the earliest stages). Peer groups.

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What Drives The University Of Michigan’s Entrepreneurial Success

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While the University of Michigan has been formally educating students on entrepreneurship for decades, the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has notably ramped up in the last ten years and has effectively used its powerful alumni network to amplify its growth. In the mid-2010s, that focus began to evolve.

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Announcing the Early Stage Pitch-Off judges

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He has been a serial entrepreneur and investor as a co-founder of LaunchTime, an incubator and investor in early-stage tech startups and as a co-founder of Community Connect, which was one of the first social networking companies. Shardul joined Index in 2008. Ben is a co-founder and general partner at Primary Venture Partners.

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Impact Hub Bergen: Where History Meets Innovation

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Impact Hub Bergen was an early starter amongst social innovation spaces and joined the global Impact Hub network in 2008. The program guides over 50 participants from idea to incubation, and is supported by Kavlifondet , Bergen Municipality , Hordaland County and Sparebanken Vest.

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Spain’s ten-year plan to put startups in the economic driving seat

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He highlights a couple of priority projects: One to create a network to link entrepreneurs and policymakers with the wider ecosystem, and another to connect incubators and accelerators to build out a national support network for founders — both of which have been inspired by approaches taken in other European countries.

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