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Breakthrough Energy Fellows announces 3rd Cohort to accelerate Climate-tech Innovation

American Entrepreneurship

With the goal of getting the world to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, Breakthrough Energy’s fellows program seeks to help innovators accelerate their clean technology. Climate innovators are critical players in the fight to solve the climate crisis.

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Innovation Hubs for More Diverse and Inclusive Cities

Impact Hub

More than half the world’s population currently lives in cities – a proportion that will reach 70% by 2050 – which account for approximately 80% of GDP generated worldwide. What actions can businesses take to celebrate and support diversity and inclusion in innovative ways – both in their work and their workplace?

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IFC launches new platform to bolster digital economy in Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, and Pakistan

AsiaTechDaily

This will be used to strengthen venture capital ecosystems and invest in early-stage companies in order to address development challenges through technological innovations in climate, health care, education, agriculture, e-commerce, and other sectors. But despite all these, growth potentials remained enormous across these regions.

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NJEDA Seeks Information to Support Commercial Building Decarbonization Projects

American Entrepreneurship

To learn more about NJEDA resources for businesses, call NJEDA Customer Care at 844-965-1125 or visit [link] ### The post <strong>NJEDA Seeks Information to Support Commercial Building Decarbonization Projects</strong> appeared first on American Entrepreneurship.

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The gray revolution: Fundraising within the older adult space

TechCrunch

We see an emphasis on young founders (“40 Under 40”), innovative ideas and disruptive challenges to legacy brands, incumbent companies and “old” ways of thinking. billion in 2050. Lawrence Kosick is the co-founder of GetSetUp , the largest online learning community designed specifically for older adults. per year (compared with 0.8%

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Nia Richards

Forward Cities

Q: What is your deeper “why” behind your commitment and work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City? LendingTree reported Kansas City as number 49 out of 50 major cities for Minority Entrepreneurship. Q: What is your deeper “why” behind your commitment and work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City?

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Cell-cultured meat, alternative financing, avoiding tech debt

TechCrunch

But a United Nations report estimates that we’ll need to double global food production by 2050 to meet the needs of 10 billion people. Rising demand for meat is driven in part by the rise of a global middle class. Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription.

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