AsiaTechDaily

MAY 26, 2025

Malaysia’s Invest NCT Programme, led by the NCT Group of Companies, has joined forces with Canadian venture capital firm Intrinsic Venture Capital to promote industrial innovation and boost economic development. […]

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 17, 2025

trillion in investments by 2034 which has been trending toward overseas suppliers. This investment positions Ultion as a key player in the national effort to reduce reliance on foreign battery supply chains. Torus’s investment in Ultion builds the case for building vertically integrated energy solutions in America.

technology

American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 10, 2025

The Ovarian Cancer Challenge Grant expands on the Foundation’s long-standing commitment to cancer research through the Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Research Alliance (PSSCRA) and is part of a broader strategy to raise awareness and drive targeted investments in underfunded women’s health issues.

health

Ecosystem Builder Hub

APRIL 2, 2021

“Communities seeking to grow their economy need to understand the impact entrepreneurship and small business play in economic growth.” — Grow Your Own: Entrepreneurship-based Economic Development for Local Communities, Dell Gines, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. She shared an experience she had with this in Buffalo. “We

economic development

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 only that, but for many in the real estate world, their economic upside is already tied to innovation.

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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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JUNE 8, 2021

This federal shift in investment and policy represents a tremendous opportunity for economic developers, community champions and grassroots ecosystem organizers who want to transform their local economies as their community recovers from the devastating economic impact of COVID-19. Interested in getting more information?

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Internet giant Google announced today that it has made the first investment from its Africa Investment Fund in Ugandan super app SafeBoda. Google sets up $50M fund to invest in African startups. We are focusing on investments where we believe that Google could add value,” the managing director said in October.

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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. Entrepreneurial development in rural areas is needed now more than ever.

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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. There was no strategic goal to build venture backed startup companies, but yet at least three companies in her community got VC investment last year.

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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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Revolution

DECEMBER 20, 2023

While VC dollars still overwhelmingly funnel into places like Silicon Valley, Brookings research shows tech jobs are finally spreading out — movement spurred by the availability of hybrid and remote work, private investment, and federal initiatives.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

MARCH 13, 2019

The availability of broadband depends on whether a subscriber is in a populated or rural area, on carrier’s pricing and on how carriers prioritize their investment in expanding broadband infrastructure. According to the Federal Communication Commission’s 2018 broadband deployment chart, Oklahoma is last in our region in broadband development.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

APRIL 2, 2019

Driving innovation through collaboration to create jobs is the entire reason for being of the public-private consortium of the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST), the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance (OMA), the Oklahoma State University New Product Development Center (NPDC) and i2E.

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 7, 2023

Register Bain & Company, a prominent global management consulting firm, has revealed its plans to acquire the Asia-Pacific division of Rainmaking, a renowned venture-building and startup development studio. program, a SGD 20 million initiative introduced by the Singapore Economic Development Board.

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In 2017, we partnered with iconic leaders in American business to turn the thesis we developed on the road — that great companies can start and scale anywhere when given a chance — into an investment vehicle. In the last decade, we’ve socialized several Rise of the Rest-isms to describe investments that check those boxes.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JANUARY 4, 2022

The largest early-stage investor in the region, Ben Franklin provides investment capital, business support services, BIG IDEA Contests, and Startup Boot Camps to emerging tech-entrepreneurs and small manufacturers located in central and northern Pennsylvania. WE INVEST IN INNOVATION. . For more information: www.gigandtake.com.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 30, 2020

Partnerships help bring long-term sustainability including economic development, entrepreneurship, safe neighborhoods, expanded workforce, and education. So the spirit of this initiative is economic development as well as community development & social impact. The post Investing In Distressed Communities.

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Source Link

MAY 8, 2023

Throughout the course of American history, the meaning and purpose of the phrase ‘economic development’ has changed and evolved.

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JANUARY 29, 2022

In our commitment to entrepreneurship-led economic development, we’ve made it our practice to regularly share insights and lessons learned while celebrating success stories along the way. Women entrepreneurs find success despite lack of access to investment capital. 3 Ways to Empower Your Entrepreneurial Community.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A groundbreaking advancement in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology is set to transform the industry as Greenville-based startup, Advanced Power & Energy, secures a significant investment of $500,000 from the Mercer County Innovation Fund, in collaboration with Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern Pennsylvania.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In an era of technological advancement and economic transformation, Northcentral Pennsylvania finds itself at the forefront of a remarkable development. With only 29 Strategic Development Grants awarded across the entire United States, this achievement is a testament to the dedication and vision of the region’s stakeholders.

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Source Link

MARCH 30, 2022

However, it’s important to consider what barriers entrepreneurs of color face that may keep them from being able to benefit from investment and support resources. Identifying and filling these cultural competency gaps benefits your entire community, and it is an essential component of continued economic and social progress.

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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. To learn more about Ben Franklin, visit cnp.benfranklin.org. www.notepromd.com.

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OurCrowd

JUNE 20, 2022

OurCrowd, a leading global securities crowdfunding platform, has partnered with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) in the Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) program, according to a statement issued by OurCrowd. Read more here.

economic development

Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Not everybody can do ecosystem building; it’s a talent that is developed through experience and education, connections and networking. We asked the 40+ Unsung Heroes of Ecosystem Building which skills they would invest in to become even better at what they do. and abroad between February and September 2020. Denisse Rodriguez.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 19, 2020

The team is developing a web-based APP that empowers the development of an effective education for children with disabilities. The company is developing a plug and play device, Smart Horns, for autos that gives drivers alternative, customized sound options. The post WINNERS OF BEN FRANKLIN’S BIG IDEA CONTEST ANNOUNCED!

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

” I hear it when I visit LPs (the people who invest in VCs) all across the country, “Yeah, I haven’t been out there for a few years but I keep hearing that something is going on there.” No less than Fred Wilson has credited Carlota’s work with having a major influence on his investment strategy at USV.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 29, 2018

The Middle East consists of developing nations and, sadly, we are consumers of innovation and create very little of it ourselves. We hardly invent any new technologies and don’t invest enough in research and development,” Suhail says. “I Contributing to Sustainable Development. An Unreasonable Idea.

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StartupNation

JULY 1, 2021

Jeff chats with Laura Grannemann, vice president of strategic investments from the Rocket Community Fund, to learn more. ” – Laura Grannemann, vice president of strategic investments from the Rocket Community Fund. ” – Laura Grannemann, vice president of strategic investments from the Rocket Community Fund.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

At the September 2021 Board of Director’s meeting, five additional companies were approved to receive an investment from Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PA. Impulse Technology, located in Centre County, has developed a patented, self-aligning prosthetic ankle that enhances mobility and comfort.

technology

OurCrowd

JUNE 27, 2022

OurCrowd First Israeli Company to Partner With the Singapore Economic Development Board in the Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) Programme. Collaboration will further strengthen ties between startups and corporates in Israel and Singapore. June 27, 2022 09:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

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Ian Hathaway

APRIL 14, 2020

This is a call for input for a brief survey on local policies or programs to support startup community development. economic development agencies, foundations, chambers of commerce, non-profits). I am particularly interested in policies or programs that: Enhance bottom-up, community-driven solutions (e.g., Thank you!

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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. The post The Finalists in the PA WILDS BIG IDEA Contest Have Been Announced!

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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

JUNE 25, 2024

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (Ben Franklin CNP) continues its mission of catalyzing innovation and fostering growth in the technology sector with its recent investments in eight dynamic companies. This innovative approach is set to make significant contributions to cancer research and treatment. Learn more here.

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Governor Shapiro’s 2024-25 budget directs $20 million in investment into the new M ain Street Matters program. These programs build on those offered by Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers that offer a range of educational business programs and services.

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