TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Chibuzo Opara and Adham Yehia, being all too familiar with the problems of poor pharmaceutical supply chains, are planning to widen the reach of DrugStoc, a e-health drug procurement platform that eliminates these challenges by linking drug companies with institutions such as hospitals and pharmacies, in Nigeria. million series A funding.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

DECEMBER 12, 2023

It fuels various aspects of startup development, including prototype creation, rigorous product testing, recruitment of top-tier talent, and boosting overall sales. Athlon’s “Rallee” is a youth fitness platform that gamifies movement and mental health through an augmented reality mobile app. Gig and Take, Inc.

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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. Jess suggests starting with local economic development offices.

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AsiaTechDaily

APRIL 13, 2022

Register GoImpact , an ESG and Sustainable Finance start-up , announced the closing of its Series-A round fund-raising, at a valuation of $22 million, tripling that of the last round. GoImpact is on a mission to drive the sustainability agenda forward, bridging the knowledge gap between talk and action.

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Revolution

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Millennials and younger generations are acutely aware of the consequences of global warming (and how cattle contribute to methane emissions) and they are using their purchasing power to support sustainable-first brands. Microalgae, a sustainable substance rich in health benefits, is another promising area of development.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 23, 2022

For 2022, the United Nations (UN) theme for the commemoration of International Women’s Day was ‘Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow’ – celebrating the work of women and girls in fighting climate change and ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Accelerate 2030: supporting groundbreaking women innovators.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 10, 2021

Enter Elektra Health , a women’s health technology company startup that raised $3.75 million in seed funding to continue developing its platform that provides evidence-based care, education and a community for women going through the various stages of menopause. Sustaining that is important to us. and beyond.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

While that seems like common sense, most communities around the world don’t have tools that can monitor emissions and pollutants at the granular levels they need to develop plans that can address these pollutants. Together, we can accelerate Aclima’s ability to support customers in taking decisive and data-driven climate action.”.

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Andreessen Horowitz

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Our clinicians are feeling less supported and it’s only getting worse. Health systems face growing staffing shortages, with 59% of clinicians believing their care teams are not adequately staffed. This is not sustainable. 25% of medical students in the US are considering dropping out.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 2, 2024

NJ’s Strategic Innovation Center will support 100 new companies over next five years, generating at least 2,500 new jobs NEWARK, N.J. HAX, a startup development program for pre-seed hard tech companies, with offices across the world, supports startups and entrepreneurs through investment capital, mentorship, and collaboration.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 15, 2022

Media and games helped many of us maintain our mental health during the last couple years of dread, but it isn’t just pure escapism: studies suggest games in particular provide unique therapeutic benefits. Can fighting monsters and poring over character stats really affect your mental health?

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AsiaTechDaily

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Register Villgro Philippines has partnered with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada to spur responsible AI development in South and Southeast Asia. Currently, the company has a direct portfolio of 39 startups across health, education, agriculture, affordable housing, and women and girls in Southeast Asia.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 8, 2023

The demo day coincided with International Women’s Day and featured women-led businesses focused on sustainable development goals (SDGs). The application provides personalized educational content and emotional support with a virtual assistant or “pocket” version of a doula.

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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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Entrepreneurship is difficult in any part of the world, but entrepreneurs in developing nations face an especially steep uphill climb. EO supports the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, tapping the genius and problem-solving abilities of its more than 13,500 entrepreneurs to help solve the world’s ongoing challenges.

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Impact Hub

MAY 27, 2021

These African entrepreneurs are creating their’s, providing solutions to some of Ghana and Nigeria’s most pressing challenges in education and health, and driving innovation through technology to empower young people and women. Thankfully, Mumspring has been providing vital support to Nigerian pregnant women and mothers since 2018.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Through innovative initiatives in the health and fashion industries, they extend product lifecycles, reduce waste, and optimise resource usage. By sharing their journeys, our goal is to boost awareness and promote the adoption of a circular economy in Armenia, catalysing a transformative shift toward sustainability.

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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. First-in-nation program will provide $3.6M

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2021

Who better to move our world forward toward greater sustainability than today’s greatest innovators? . When we heard about the EO’s initiative to support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals , we felt on the right path. How does Amber Media support it?

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Impact Hub

MARCH 25, 2024

Participants leave their programmes equipped with the tools and networks necessary for sustainable growth and success, demonstrating Impact Hub Bradford’s dedication to making a lasting impact in their community. The hub’s approach revolves around creating opportunities and benefits for women, young people, and people of colour.

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HPA

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The company will use the new funding to focus on strategic channel growth and for product and market expansion including its digital twin technology for optimizing building environment and health. He then served as the deputy mayor under Rahm Emmanual, where his responsibilities included economic development and urban planning.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 18, 2020

2017 YLAI Fellow Neish’s hard work of creating a sustainable trans rights movement has blossomed far beyond his expectations. Celebrating his success in building a sustainable movement, the YLAI Network spoke with Neish recently for background into TransWave’s beginnings and for an update on its future.

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Impact Hub

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Play Sense Innovation specialises in designing and developing innovative eye movement software tailored for children and ALS patients. Another remarkable recipient, Donkey Move, focuses on providing inclusive transportation services to support Taiwan’s rapidly growing elderly population.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

The Pan American Health Organization estimates that by 2030, “hunger will affect 67 million people in the region, a figure that does not take into account repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic.”. Entrepreneurs are helping farmers access tools that can better support them, reduce food waste and develop plant-based products.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 23, 2023

an early-stage company specializing in developing innovative technologies for carbon capture and utilization, has chosen to continue growing in its hometown of Newark, Delaware, with an expansion from its Delaware Technology Park incubator space to nearby Delaware Industrial Park. October 23, 2023 ) – RiKarbon Inc. ,

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Revolution

JANUARY 5, 2022

Fazeela’s experience as an investor and trusted advisor to tech-enabled businesses makes her an invaluable addition to the team, strengthening our approach of providing hands-on company portfolio support. There is still much to do in health and wellness to shift the paradigm from curative healthcare to holistic and preventive care.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 24, 2023

Not finding exactly what he wanted, he founded the ISH Company around a central pillar of sustainability and health. ISH stands for Innovative, Sustainable and Healthy. Plantish is one that falls into this category, catching $12 million last year to develop its plant-based salmon filets. billion over the next 10 years.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Over $19 Million will Support Capital Projects to Improve Local Neighborhoods TRENTON, N.J. December 14, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved the creation of the Atlantic City Revitalization Grant Program.

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AsiaTechDaily

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Willowmore plans to use the proceeds from Series A+ to grow the company’s sales team, ramp up sales channels in new markets, make additional research and development (R&D) investment to expand its product range of smart locks and security solutions, and further strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 24, 2023

Denmark uses Terra Drone’s uncrewed aircraft traffic management (UTM) in Danish health drones and its Health Drone Project to carry blood and medicine. On top of that, the company plans further international penetration in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) through the new office in Saudi Arabia.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 1, 2023

In partnership with the PA WILDS Center for Entrepreneurship and with funding support provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission , Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ recent BIG IDEA competition targeted the counties of Cameron, Elk, Forest, McKean and Warren. These products prioritize natural ingredients and sustainable packaging.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 11, 2021

One company that is planning to drive the wave of telemedicine across the continent, as the Covid-19 pandemic rages on, is mPharma , a Ghanaian health tech start-up that is set to open 100 virtual centers across seven markets in Africa over the next six months. The health start-up received $1.1 doctors for every 10,000 people.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Circularity tales: Accelerating the transition in Rwanda Impact Hub Kigali is a dynamic and forward-thinking innovation hub in Rwanda, dedicated to fostering sustainable business practices and social impact. Each startup was paired with a sustainability coach to guide them in applying circular economy knowledge to test their innovations.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 28, 2022

where it’s been operating for around five years, it’s now working with some 700 care businesses whose staff are delivering “millions” of visits per month to the circa 35,000 care recipients (and 8,000 family members) being supported by its customers — with growth of 3x since the startup last raised.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 31, 2021

The sweeping infrastructure package put forward today by President Joe Biden comes with a price tag of roughly $2 trillion (and hefty tax hikes) but gives startups and the broader tech industry about $1 trillion worth of reasons to support it. It’s a project that startups like BlocPower are already deeply involved in supporting.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Singapore is quickly turning into a hub for food-tech startups , partly because of government initiatives supporting the development of meat alternatives. He began working with plant-based meat after serving as general manager of Country Foods, a Singaporean importer and distributor that focuses on innovative, sustainable products.

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TechCrunch

MAY 3, 2022

However, a perspective-shift is required for this to happen and that is why Pangea, working in partnership with Swedish International Development Cooperative Agency and Kenya Diaspora Alliance, has since last year organized a series of events geared towards educating those in the diaspora on why startups are good investment options.

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