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Scaling green ventures: meet the innovators accelerating climate action

Impact Hub

Scaling green ventures: meet the innovators accelerating climate action In a world echoing with the urgent call for environmental change, the Impact Hub Network is committed to supporting innovative green ventures for a brighter tomorrow. trillion per year until 2050, with $6.5 The total investment needed amounts to $9.2

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Innovative businesses that support local communities

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

YLAI Network members Juliana Nieva de Castillo from Tucumán, Argentina and Julio César Bueno Cruz from Cali, Colombia illustrate two forms of social innovation and community support through unique business concepts. World Bank experts say that without urgent action, global waste will increase by 70 percent of current levels by 2050.

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Autigen Announces Collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim

Innovation 2 Enterprise

About 430 million people suffer from moderate to complete hearing loss worldwide, a number expected to rise to about 700 million by 2050. ” Under the terms of the agreement, Autigen will receive an undisclosed upfront payment and research funding support. President, Autigen and CEO of Ascend BioVentures.

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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. Actions in support of diversity and inclusion. Talita joined us as a subject matter expert. LIVE with Impact Hub events are free for all our members.

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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? I think this should be a wake-up call to all entrepreneurial support providers. Q: What is your deeper “why” behind your commitment and work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City?

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REEF Technology raises $700M from SoftBank and others to remake parking lots

TechCrunch

Since taking a minority investment from SoftBank back in 2018 (an investment which reportedly valued the company at $1 billion) and transforming from ParkJockey into REEF Technology, the company added a booming cloud kitchen business to support the increase in virtual restaurant chains. on potential partnerships).