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BasiGo secures $4.3 million in seed funding to accelerate mass transit EV adoption in Kenya

TechCrunch

“With East Africa’s abundant renewable energy, this market can leapfrog to clean, modern electric transit at the exact moment that African cities emerge as the next center of economic growth. We are excited to partner with BasiGo and support the team’s audacious vision to transform the public bus transport sector in Africa.

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How To Grow Your Economy. Build It, Don’t Buy It!

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Building Startup Communities is the Way to Economic Growth and Recovery. The pandemic has accelerated and exacerbated the situation. Economic growth or expansion (or recovery) depends on business dynamism. Startups are key to business dynamism and strong economic growth. Economies are hurting.

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Dispatches from the Road: Q2 2022

Revolution

an event showcasing the innovation and economic growth possible in the middle of the country. Where we went: Bentonville, AR ?? What we did: Steve Case was a featured panelist at Heartland Forward’s 2022 Heartland Summit?—?an

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Greenville Startup, Advanced Power & Energy, Receives Game-Changing $500,000 Investment to Pave the Way for Safer EV Charging Stations

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

.” Rod Wilt, Executive Director of Penn-Northwest Development Corp, affirmed the commitment to fostering innovation in Mercer County, noting, “The Mercer County Innovation Fund is a testament to our dedication to supporting startups and accelerating technology and manufacturing companies in our region. Learn more here.

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Circularity Tales: accelerating green impact in Barcelona

Impact Hub

The post Circularity Tales: accelerating green impact in Barcelona appeared first on Impact Hub. Circularity is part of our broader Environmental Strategy – discover how Impact Hub Global Network is addressing our time’s most pressing issues here. For more inspiring stories like this, head to our blog.

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NJEDA to Issue Request for Expressions of Interest for Wind Innovation Center

American Entrepreneurship

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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Japan to Update Startup Visa Policy, Supports Foreign Talent

AsiaTechDaily

Under the proposed changes, venture capital firms and government-recognized startup accelerators will play a key role in assessing applicants’ business plans and issuing preliminary documents.

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