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Nearly $4M in Grants to Support Offshore Wind Workforce Training Approved by NJEDA Board

American Entrepreneurship

(June 21, 2023) – In May , the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved five grant applications totaling more than $3.7 All programs are either led by or partner with a community-based organization serving a New Jersey overburdened community.

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Clean energy firm Husk signs UN energy compact as it begins solar mini-grid expansion in Nigeria, rest of Africa

TechCrunch

The startup, currently with operations in Nigeria, Tanzania and India (Uttar Pradesh and Bihar), has set an ambitious goal of installing at least 5,000 mini-grids by 2030 and in the process make 1 million connections – half of which will be micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. Image Credits: Husk Power Systems.

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The New economy starts with Impact-Driven Entrepreneurs

Impact Hub

We call these startups with a mission ‘impact enterprises’ In addition to their positive impact and innovation, they are also a hotbed for inclusion efforts: 38% are led by women compared to just 3% of FTSE 100 companies.”. Our vibrant communities and support programs are paving the way for a better post-pandemic economy.

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Impact Hub and UNDP collaborate to support social entrepreneurship policy development in Jordan

Impact Hub

To support employment generation among youth and marginalized communities, promote social cohesion as well as to support the Government of Jordan in developing a vibrant social entrepreneurship ecosystem, UNDP launched “Heart of Amman (HoA)” in July 2019 funded by the People of Japan. About Impact Hub.

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Building bridges towards social cohesion

Impact Hub

If the rest of the community is also involved and made aware of this issue, the combination is much more likely to be effective. This initiative contributes to the 2030 Agenda by strengthening social cohesion in fragmented environments and building bridges between diverse communities through shared projects. .

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Spanish scale-ups club together to shift the tech policy agenda

TechCrunch

“We are convinced that the contribution of these type of companies, especially the scale-ups, is super significant to the prosperity and to the economic growth of the country. The wider ecosystem of circa 450 scale-ups that EsTech intends to represent will have a goal of reaching 40% tech GDP in 2030.

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3 Stories of Social and Climate Action in the Mediterranean

Impact Hub

Is it possible to create jobs , foster inclusive growth and promote social inclusion – all while tackling some of the most pressing issues of our time? . This means that they have room to grow and the potential to impact even more lives and communities. . Le Lemon Tour is putting bicycles back to Tunisian roads.