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One social entrepreneur and activist’s mission to defend the environment and indigenous communities in Venezuela

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

He found his calling in environmental and human rights law and works to protect indigenous communities in his region. The YLAI Network team asked Victor a few questions about his strong commitment to justice and his dedication to never letting anyone or anything stop him from doing what is right.

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Creating climate solutions with YLAI alumni: Nina Escamilla in Mexico 

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Global entrepreneurs are leading the charge in creating solutions that impact their communities and inspire others to do the same on the path toward a greener future. However, one of our main challenges is food waste, mainly associated with the first link in the chain with primary producers, for whom the impact is ecological and economical.

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SoTecIn: Connecting people

Impact Hub

SoTecIn: Connecting people How does technology intersect with community collaboration to tackle pressing societal and environmental issues? At its core, SoTecIn Factory seeks to confront the inherent shortcomings of existing industrial models, which pose challenges both from a social and ecological perspective.

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The Future of Conservation NGOs Innovation Challenge is on!

Impact Hub

To remain relevant and legitimate, in addition to effectively dealing with the present global ecological crisis, conservation NGOs need to radically shift. Concepts at all stages of development, from ideation through to prototyping or beginning to scale, will be considered. Applications for the challenge are open until May 22, 2022.

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SoTecIn: Connecting people

Impact Hub

SoTecIn: Connecting people How does technology intersect with community collaboration to tackle pressing societal and environmental issues? At its core, SoTecIn Factory seeks to confront the inherent shortcomings of existing industrial models, which pose challenges both from a social and ecological perspective.

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Hong Kong’s Brinc Launches Climate Tech Program to Support Early-Stage Startups in Carbon Dioxide Removal Solutions

AsiaTechDaily

Over three months, selected founders will benefit from fundraising assistance, guidance on scaling their ventures, and connections to Brinc’s extensive network of follow-on investors, mentors, and corporate partners. Airhive develops geochemical direct air capture (DAC) technology to expedite carbon removal efforts.

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20 Years of Investing in Startups

Paul G. Silva

Apprentiscope ApprentiScope is transforming workforce development in the United States by making modern Registered Apprenticeships scalable. Lenoss Medical Designed and developed the first and only biological solution to treat osteoporotic spinal fractures. Lenoss Medical Lenoss Medical Inc. 2021 Ez-Probate Inc. management.

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