American Entrepreneurship

MAY 28, 2024

Mentorships and other resources also provided to winning tech-enabled startups led by members of underfunded demographics as part of Delaware’s fourth annual pitch competition WILMINGTON, Del. ( Farmer , owner of EVA Enterprises and manager of the Delaware Small Business Development Center’s Community Navigator Program.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 17, 2024

NJ FAST is the fourth Strategic Innovation Center in the state and will support research and development, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the Fintech and Insuretech Sectors HOBOKEN, N.J. NJ FAST will serve as a central hub for innovative fintech entrepreneurs, which will allow for new, cutting-edge developments to advance.”

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 16, 2024

April 15, 2024) – Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved the creation of the New Jersey Green Bank (NJGB), which will make investments in the clean energy sector that will help advance the state’s efforts to make an equitable transition to 100 percent clean energy. TRENTON, N.J.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 20, 2023

Even as VC funding dries up across the world, development finance institutions (DFIs) are looking to African startups to deploy their dry powder. It seems they’re attracted to tech that enables wider socio-economic development because it offers a scalable and efficient way to make an economic impact.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 16, 2022

At the March 2022 Board of Director’s meeting, the companies listed below were approved to receive funding: Located in Centre County, Croptix, is further developing a smart AG platform that uses field deployable sensor technology to help farmers make data-backed decisions that will mitigate fatal crop diseases. www.croptix.solutions.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 26, 2022

Dozens of emerging entrepreneurs who are developing an innovation related to the maker economy, forest products, outdoors and recreation and even tech manufacturing, visited the site to check out the rules, eligibility, and application process.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 23, 2024

This technology enables next-generation communications and radio frequency systems, and PSI is believed to be the only domestic supplier positioned to manufacture these items domestically. The expansion also will free up space in the original building that will be used to expand research and development operations.

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 21, 2023

Register Proxtera has closed its seed round of funding, securing fresh funds to further develop its digital cross-border trade and financial services. Partner at CerraCap Ventures, Vikas Datt, described Proxtera’s mission to digitally enable MSMEs as unique and in line with their aspiration to impact a billion lives.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 26, 2023

This new facility will enable Fisher’s Popcorn to better serve its existing customers and grow its production and wholesale operations.” This expansion will enable us to bring the classic flavors of the Delaware beach resorts to more people around the country while adding quality jobs in Sussex County.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 2, 2023

October 2, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced today that 28 emerging New Jersey technology businesses benefitted from $63.2 Based in Kearny, EV Edison is a leading developer and provider of high-power electric vehicle charging solutions. Based in Lakewood, Beable Education Inc.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 20, 2023

The Federally established State Small Business Credit Initiative support investments into New Jersey companies Through the use of three unique investment strategies funded through the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), the New Jersey Economic Development Agency (NJEDA) is supporting New Jersey small and early-stage businesses.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 18, 2024

in income replacement grants and mentorship to first-time entrepreneurs, creating 10 new businesses and helping fuel innovation in strategic sectors The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the inaugural cohort of the New Jersey Innovation Fellows (NJIF) program.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

March 5, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) held the first in-person meeting of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) last week, bringing together a diverse group of investors, entrepreneurs, and mentors for presentations and networking sessions.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 19, 2023

December 19, 2023) – Last week, the N ew Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved $3 million in Public Space Activation Grants under the Activation, Revitalization and Transformation (A.R.T.) $10M A.R.T. The following entities were approved for grants today: Newark Alliance, Inc.

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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. The venture builder is enabling business models in land use and deforestation, agriculture, mobility, industry, buildings, and energy. Choo Heng Tong said.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Xergy won more than $10 million in research and development funding and patented more than 100 of its membrane and device innovations before being acquired by Fortescue and transformed into FFI Ionix in 2021. This is very exciting for Dover and the greater Dover community,” said Dover Mayor Robin R. Christiansen.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 17, 2020

Nine tech-companies in central and northern PA, that were adversely affected by COVID-19, received an investment from Ben Franklin Technology Partners/CNP that will allow them to stabilize their operations and further develop and commercialize new products, processes, or software applications. Visit www.ohanalink.tech. www.reflexion.co.

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Jason Malki

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

He has 25 years’ experience in AI and related technologies, and over 10 years at the C-level of driving large projects in various areas for economic development. It enables traders to operate in their respective local currencies, saving as much as 10% on their international contracts. What motivated you to launch your startup?

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration announced today that Pennsylvania is offering opportunities to tech entrepreneurs and startup companies to grow their business by connecting with government clients and developing solutions to make governmental processes more efficient. The application period runs through November 14.

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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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Ecosystem Builder Hub

APRIL 11, 2022

The Ecosystem Building Leadership Project (EBLP) seeks to collaboratively design, create, and validate a field-wide infrastructure that will help accelerate wider understanding and adoption of ecosystem building as a practice in economic, community, workforce, and entrepreneurship development in the United States.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 10, 2020

And yet, our economic policies espoused by governments and traditional economic developers continue to focus on attracting existing big businesses. But ecosystem building still hasn’t gone mainstream—it’s a mostly unknown approach to economic development. The goal of ESHIP Goal 6 is to change that.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Our 110 communities are diverse yet they all need an enabling environment of supportive regulatory frameworks, inclusive economic development initiatives, stronger social and environmental sustainability standards, and a brave impact funding environment.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 28, 2023

First in-person finals conclude Delaware’s annual funding contest for technology and tech-enabled startups led by members of underfunded groups WILMINGTON, Del. All three finalists in each category received a monetary award as follows: FinTech Sponsors: Delaware Prosperity Partnership, Discover Bank, JP Morgan Chase & Co.,

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 24, 2020

STATE COLLEGE, PA – Seventeen companies located in central and northern PA recently received an investment from Ben Franklin Technology Partners that will allow them to further develop and commercialize new products, processes, or software applications. www.arbitratorintelligence.com. www.erapeutics.com. www.magnitudeinstruments.com.

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Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The education effort will enable early stage investors to participate in a Deep Tech educational webinar series in order to gain a clear understanding of the commercial potential of Deep Tech innovations. Margaret Bacheler, Ed.d., the ACA’s Director of Educational Initiatives, will serve as principal investigator for this project.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 15, 2022

A Shrimpbox farm system enables farmers to become vertical aquaculture farming operations. Then there is the software aspect that enables remote operation management of the production and workflow mapped out with data so that it is easier to train and perform the farming tasks. So they created Atarraya, a U.S.-based Now armed with $3.9

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 3, 2023

Eight startup companies recently received an investment from Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA, allowing them to further develop a new product, process, or software application. The funding will be used for prototype development, testing of new products, hiring of additional employees, and to help grow company sales.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Our 110+ communities are diverse yet they all need supportive regulatory frameworks, inclusive economic development initiatives, social and environmental sustainability policies, and a strong impact funding environment. This dual approach builds trust among ecosystem players, enabling bolder and more effective collaborations.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Below are brief descriptions of the innovations developed by the companies. Argolytics, LLC, located in State College , developed a web-based software solution, Trendable , that helps manufacturers assess the quality of their product during actual production. www.constance.one. www.cnp.benfranklin.org.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In addition, the company is investing in growth, continued expansion of technology and product development and M&A. “Combining financial returns and human development isn’t an easy task but they have done it and are just getting started,” he told TechCrunch.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JUNE 20, 2020

By creating this nationwide network of State Coordinators and Community Organizers, it enables ecosystem builders to connect to other communities they otherwise may not have connected with, and possible plan a GEW activity with. Not only does it raise awareness for the field, but it enables us to learn from each other.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 1, 2023

The Juno model is employee-centric and enables lawyers to engage in high quality interesting work, while leaving the space for other things in their lives. I had great support from the Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency, my two coaches and numerous other founders who were generous with their time and energy.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 10, 2023

Fintech lender and private equity firm Cauris was the sole provider of the debt financing while the equity investors include Octerra, Wuri Ventures, Seed9, The MBA Fund, French development institution Proparco and ASCVC, a venture fund founded by executives of the supply chain visibility platform Project44.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 31, 2021

Tech companies have spent the past decade or more developing innovations that can be applied to old-world industries like agriculture, construction, energy, education, manufacturing and transportation and logistics. A Biden presidency doesn’t need a Green New Deal to make progress on climate change. ” Climate resiliency .

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Impact Hub

APRIL 9, 2023

Impact Hub Network April 10, 2023 qdqsdqds Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Impact Hub Candidate Bissau, for instance, has recently joined our global family through a seed programme supported by the MAVA Foundation and the United Nations Programme for Development (UNDP).

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Italy’s ecosystem for tech venture capital and startups has been in development for years and has made decent strides in the last decade. And Apple has sponsored a Naples-based developer academy. The Italian ecosystem is still small compared to other European hubs, but it has been developing rapidly in recent years.

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