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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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What if all startup accelerators promote circularity?

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What if all startup incubators and accelerators integrated design principles that foster circularity? Circularity-focused incubation and acceleration programs already exist, but there are two problems: There aren’t enough of them to transform the private sector as a whole. of the global economy is circular. Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

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Kenya’s fintech Kwara lands $4 Million in seed round from Breega, SoftBank to build neobank for credit unions

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On its platform, Kwara supported $40 million in transactions between credit unions and their members. Wandia said that Kwara is helping them to run a modern banking business since with the right support they are banks waiting to happen. The startup’s goal is to serve 1 billion people by 2030.

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Founders Factory Africa partners with Small Foundation to invest in 18 agritech startups

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Johannesburg-based investment company Founders Factory Africa (FFA) today announced a partnership with Small Foundation that will see it select 18 agritech startups for an acceleration and incubation program. These startups will have access to funding between $100,000 to $250,000 and hands-on technical support.

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Impact Hub Montréal rebrands as they switch to regional focus

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Continuing their commitment to the achievement and progress of the SDGs, they will now do so under the name Accélérer 2030 pour le Québec. We have come to a strategic agreement to part ways as the local team will follow a more regional approach to broaden their reach throughout the Province of Quebec.

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Larissa de Moura: Working Towards a World Without Borders

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INMI , a social startup dedicated to supporting young students in finding the best educational programs around the world, was born out of that journey. Inspired by the 2030 Agenda, INMI is an award-winning platform that connects the migrant community with a network of professionals and resources in an all-in-one support ecosystem.

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Accelerating Sustainable Food Business Solutions to Reshape Our Cities

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trillion USD by 2030. In 2018, Impact Hub King’s Cross kicked off an incubation program for UK-based social entrepreneurs aiming to combat the key challenges in our urban food systems. This is where the seed for the Feeding the City incubator was planted. Photo: Sutton Community Farm. Feeding the City. Photo: Kina Mama.