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Clean energy firm Husk signs UN energy compact as it begins solar mini-grid expansion in Nigeria, rest of Africa

TechCrunch

Husk Power Systems , a clean energy company that has been at the forefront of fueling rural electrification since 2008, is planning to launch 500 solar mini-grids in Nigeria over the next five years. Image Credits: Husk Power Systems. Image Credits: Husk Power Systems.

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NSF Regional Innovation Engines Development Awards announced by NSF

American Entrepreneurship

$43 million invested to foster regional collaboration to support the economic growth of communities through innovation Universities, nonprofits, businesses and other organizations across the U.S. “These awardees are part of the fabric of NSF’s vision to create opportunities everywhere and enable innovation anywhere.

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NJEDA Board Approves Program to Expand Access to Capital for Emerging Developers

American Entrepreneurship

(November 21, 2023) – Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved a new $20 million pilot program to support rising real estate developers. The Emerging Developer Fund will help developers gain access to capital and build additional capacity to expand their existing portfolio.

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Raising Awareness about Entrepreneurship as an Economic Development Strategy

Ecosystem Builder Hub

“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.

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Rural Colorado Entrepreneurial Opportunities Increase With Access To New Capital

American Entrepreneurship

The investment focus, within rural Colorado, is on founders and entrepreneurial teams in outdoor recreation, B2B SaaS (Govtech, Cybersecurity), Energy, Aerospace, CPG, and Agtech industries. GCVF has shown that opportunity exists in rural markets to drive competitive returns for venture capital investors.

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Rural Colorado Entrepreneurial Opportunities Increase With Access To New Capital

American Entrepreneurship

The investment focus, within rural Colorado, is on founders and entrepreneurial teams in outdoor recreation, B2B SaaS (Govtech, Cybersecurity), Energy, Aerospace, CPG, and Agtech industries. GCVF has shown that opportunity exists in rural markets to drive competitive returns for venture capital investors.

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NJEDA to Extend Submission Deadline for the New Jersey Green Fund RFEI

American Entrepreneurship

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is extending the deadline of its Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) for the planned New Jersey Green Fund (NJGF) indefinitely, until a formal application is launched.