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Circularity tales: Environmental entrepreneurship in Dakar

Impact Hub

Despite this surge in initiatives, the available technical support and idea incubation opportunities remain limited. Wërngël-Bi supported a diverse range of projects, from eco-construction to ecological toilets, with the top three projects qualifying for funding opportunities following a Demo Day where participants showcased their progress.

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Circularity Tales: environmental entrepreneurship in Dakar

Impact Hub

However, the technical support and idea incubation available remain small. . Named “Wërngël-Bi”, a term in Wolof that translates to “The Circle”, the circularity programme at Impact Hub Dakar supported different entrepreneurs carrying out projects that ranged from eco-construction to ecological toilets.

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Spain’s ten-year plan to put startups in the economic driving seat

TechCrunch

For this reason the slate of policy measures Sanchez’s government has distilled as necessary to support and grow the ecosystem — following a long period of consultation with private and public stakeholders — pays close attention to social impact. “We are a new generation of young people in government. .”

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