American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 14, 2025

Tech Hub Funding Background In July 2024, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded 12 Tech Hubs Designeeswith implementation grants that ranged between $19million and $51 million, totaling $504million.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 20, 2025

expansion partner of Capital Factoryone of the leading startup accelerators and investor networks in TexasSTATION DC brings Capital Factorys resources, mentorship, and investor connections to the D.C. As the official D.C.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 16, 2025

A Platform for Global Economic Empowerment Often referred to as the “Davos for Women,” the Global Summit of Women is a premier international platform that advances inclusive economic development through dialogue, partnership, and knowledge-sharing.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 16, 2025

The funds from Blackstone Infrastructure and Blackstone Real Estate are expected to draw in an additional $60 billion in private investment, accelerating the State’s Innovation Ecosystem. We look forward to engaging with communities and leaders across the Commonwealth.”

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 17, 2025

The funding round also includes participation from mission-aligned investors such as Battle Born Venture, Nevada’s state-sponsored venture capital program which the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has oversight, and is a key driver of Nevad a’s innovation ecosystem. that is a strategic and economic vulnerability.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 10, 2025

With over $930 million committed to initiatives in health, medicine, education, and economic development, PSF is a leader in philanthropic investment. With this initiative, we aim to save lives, amplify awareness, and accelerate solutions.” We believe targeted investment can change the story,” added Dr. Flatto.

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Source Link

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Now more than ever, entrepreneurs and small business owners require support from economic developers driving local economies forward. The Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP) certification. Developed with support from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the U.S. A partnership to champion entrepreneurs.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 18, 2019

Across the world, various economic development organizations, government agencies, and non-profits are putting in admirable and well-intentioned efforts to develop startup ecosystems. Not a one—and through conversations with other seed funds I know, this is pretty widespread.

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Source Link

MARCH 29, 2021

To develop sustainable hub-and-spoke models of entrepreneurship-led economic development, lead agencies need to go further than identifying trusted ambassadors in their communities. The course is available to economic developers in the field who frequently find themselves perfectly positioned to spearhead efforts like this.

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This is going to be BIG.

JULY 14, 2013

What was harder to figure out how to do--and something no one ever really thinks about on the economic development side, is community. We used Dumbo as a reference and talked about how the critical mass of Two Trees buildings created a neighborhood with multiple destinations. and figure out how to support them.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The concept of building networks of support, or what has sometimes been referred to as, forging “entrepreneurial ecosystems”, has been a key focus for many advancing the idea that innovation and entrepreneurship will be the future of not just our recovery- but the necessary inclusive pathway for economic advancement and wealth building for all.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 1, 2021

During my tenure with the local University I worked with economic developers all across Iowa, from Sioux City to Davenport and a great many small but mighty communities in-between: Grinnell, Parkersburg, Webster City and Lamoni to name a few. Starting and growing a business can prove to be a daunting endeavor within any market.

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Revolution

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Consequently, metros like Nashville, Indianapolis, Salt Lake City, and Phoenix have attracted more transplants from coastal hubs — a shift that helps spur economic development but also puts pressure on housing costs and public services. Collaboration is the hardest, but arguably the most important.

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

To support and accelerate this momentum, the National Entrepreneur Center (NEC) and Orange County Government have partnered with SourceLink, tapping into our consulting services, software solutions and national network to strengthen and build upon the rich tradition of collaboration the NEC and Orlando entrepreneurial ecosystem have forged.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Silicon-Valley based VC firm 500 Global and German’s economic development agency Gesellschaft fu?r r Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) will train managers of leading accelerators in Africa over the next two years, to help them establish sustainable business models that commandeer greater influence in their ecosystems.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

These organizations include: The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) represents the interests of entrepreneurs and promotes economic development. Members gain access to experts, executive education, leadership development, and a network of successful entrepreneurs — all of which can accelerate your growth.

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Source Link

MAY 10, 2022

On Thursday, April 21, SourceLink hosted Building Rural Communities Through Entrepreneurship , a webinar on strategies for growing rural communities through entrepreneurship-led economic development. Nicole LaChapelle – Mayor, Easthampton, MA. Don Macke – Senior Vice President, e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

MARCH 13, 2019

As a state, it would behoove us to recognize that universal high-speed broadband is a critical ingredient to driving increased innovation, accelerating STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education for Oklahoma’s young people — and for seeding entrepreneurship in our rural areas.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

APRIL 2, 2019

OCAST is Oklahoma’s only agency with the sole focus of technology-based economic development. We must accelerate innovation. Last year, for every $1 the state appropriated to OCAST for science and technology, the state realized a return of $34. Because of funding cuts, OCAST was able to fund only 74 of the 145 approved projects.

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This trifecta serves as a catalyst for accelerated growth and long-term viability. Often, that experience is influenced by the legacy industries of a region that help entrepreneurs develop expertise and networks related to their new company. Plastomics: St. Notable companies like Benson Hill have come out of these programs.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 23, 2024

Part of this initiative was used to open the new accelerator ChargeUp in upstate New York , focusing on battery innovations. Companies participating in the accelerator program, which is mostly remote, benefit from the region’s growing battery industry cluster enabled by New Energy New York ( NENY). awarded a $4.5 25, 2024, 1–2 p.m.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Before launching the fund, Google proved helpful in startups’ journeys via its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. The accelerator program has supported more than 80 startups in seed to Series A stages with equity-free mentorship and resources. He made this known at the Google for Africa event in October.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 17, 2024

The two entities will oversee NJ FAST’s accelerator program with an opportunity to make equity investments into select participating companies. million in the fintech accelerator. From 2020 to 2022, Plug and Play was the most active startup accelerator in the world, according to CB Insights.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 19, 2023

In addition to receiving immediate help navigating the tricky process of turning an idea into a feasible business model, upon completing the programme the budding entrepreneurs stand to be connected with local startup hubs and accelerator programmes for follow-on assistance and investment should they require it. Adam Townsend, Bike Matrix.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The fund, generously supported by key partners including Penn-Northwest Development Corporation, the City of Hermitage, the Shenango Valley Enterprise Zone Corporation, and the Greenville Area Economic Development Corporation, aspires to nurture an entrepreneurial ecosystem that acts as a catalyst for small business expansion and innovation.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The five-year development plan utilizes $25 million from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. The facility is set to open in June of 2022, with an eye on early-stage U.S. companies working toward their seed round.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 9, 2022

Register South Korea’s largest accelerator program for foreign startups, K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC) , is accepting applications for its 2022 edition. The accelerator program’s positive support system helped the startup expand its business in Asia. One of the most important benefits was our accelerator, CNT Tech.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

” in 2014 the data seems pretty conclusive because LA has now become the fastest growing tech startup region by numbers of companies being started and those of us here have noticed this pace accelerating.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 26, 2022

The prize package for this contest includes up to $50,000 in cash, the opportunity to win an additional $2,500 in a People’s Choice Award, the chance to pitch the business concept for a $10,000 seed grant from Ben Franklin, and a guaranteed seat in an upcoming business accelerator program.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Tara Sabre Collier is an early-stage impact investor with more than 15 years of experience at the intersection of economic development, social entrepreneurship and impact investment. Tara Sabre Collier. Contributor. She is a Visiting Fellow of Oxford University where she teaches and writes about impact investing, diversity and equity.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JANUARY 4, 2022

Reflexion Interactive Technologies, located in Lancaster, PA, is commercializing a gamified neuro-training platform intended to help users increase athletic performance through visual and cognitive training while also accelerating recovery from injuries. For more information: www.reflexion.co. WE INVEST IN INNOVATION. .

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

It would have signaled that a more equally dispersed innovation economy is possible and it would have accelerated that progress for one lucky city. Here’s why: The HQ2 search process galvanized cities to drive collaboration between universities, economic development groups, civic leaders, and startup ecosystem builders.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

The climatetech venture builder also has the support of EDB New Ventures, the venture-building arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 20, 2022

Jamil Wyne is an advisor, investor and author focusing on entrepreneurship, technology and economic development in emerging markets. Venture capital has a vital role to play in de-risking climate technologies, which can help bring costs down, accelerate adoption rates and transform markets to enable a decarbonized future.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs): Administered by the SBA, Centers are located around the country to be a local resource that is either free or low cost to small business owners. The Centers often reside within universities, colleges or state economic development agencies.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 26, 2023

Center Will Help Accelerate Innovation, Research and Development, and Entrepreneurship in NJ’s Offshore Wind Industry TRENTON, N.J. WHAT: The Wind Innovation Center will help accelerate innovation, research and development, and entrepreneurship in the state’s offshore wind industry.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2021

The Black and Latinx Seed Fund will be administered by the New Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). NJEDA CEO Tim Sullivan said based on research conducted by the state, that New Jersey is the first state in the nation to develop this type of fund. .” ” On the diversity front, 2020 may prove a tipping point.

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