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NEC X Accepting Applications for Elev X! Ignite Venture Studio

American Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs with innovative ideas utilizing NEC’s technologies and businesses can move their ventures forward into seed-ready startups upon acceptance into NEC’s Elev X! The Venture Studio program provides founders with resources and up to $200K of equity funding to develop their vision into a business with substantial market impact.

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How a female commercial engineer in Paraguay is overcoming barriers

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Alimentando Para el Futuro aims to address the problem of malnutrition and lack of access to food through workshops, mentoring sessions, and hands-on learning. Our project supports and trains women in food production and allows low-income families access to a healthy diet, reduces food insecurity, and generates an alternative income.

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How one YLAI Professional Fellow unlocks potential through mentorship in Antigua and Barbuda

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

She works tirelessly to aid in the development of the full potential of her community and empower others to find economic independence. With Mrs. Menzie’s encouragement, Janese pursued studies toward a degree at the University of Technology in Jamaica. Expanding reach beyond Antigua and Barbuda.

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Case Study: The Dan River Region Ecosystem Development

Ecosystem Builder Hub

As with any movement, there comes a day when grand visions need to either remain that, or be executed on so that they may evolve to the next stage of development and maturation. How they managed to rally other ecosystem stakeholders into supporting these efforts. What success looks like in this three-year pilot.

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Detroit’s Monica Wheat Strengthens Startup Ecosystem with Equality and Inclusion

StartupNation

A strategist, educator and venture developer, Southfield native Monica Wheat has dedicated her career to venture capital, but what truly sets her apart is her dedication to improving Detroit’s startup community and making it more inclusive to women and girls. Coding, technology and education have always been central to Wheat.

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The New Economy Starts with Support to Underserved Communities

Impact Hub

The focus is on providing personalized support to underserved communities. The mentors offered participants the tools to develop their business skills and gave accredited courses related to their business and/or sectors. That amount made a world of difference.

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A Visit With the European Startup Community

Gust

The goal was to share our experiences in the realm of angel investing with an array of global audiences, by participating in various lectures, discussions and workshops. In all four countries we met passionate entrepreneurs who were eager to discuss their exciting startups, as well as angel investors looking to support them.