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Google’s third bet from its Africa Investment Fund is in logistics company Lori Systems

TechCrunch

The influence of logistical operations on products leads to various problems for operators, from inconsistent pricing, which stems from a fragmented supply and demand market, to paper documentation and little or no access to financing. a16z, Avenir and Google back South African mobile games publisher Carry1st in $20M round.

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Unsung Hero Spotlight: Sameer Popat

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Passionate about entrepreneurship, innovation, economic development, community engagement, and higher education, Sammy has been able to work at the intersection of his passions through his ecosystem building efforts at the University of Maryland, College Park. To you, what is an Ecosystem Builder?

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Korea’s leading accelerator program, K-Startup Grand Challenge’s alumni startups thriving in Asia

AsiaTechDaily

Teknobuilt, a UK-Canada-based startup with innovative technologies in digital program management, construction workflow automation, and SaaS platform services for AI-based project delivery, participated in KSGC 2020. It uses cutting-edge NLP and OCR technologies to find all the relevant fields and values inside the document.

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WHAT IF AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS THE CURE?

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

The negative influence of bullying on a child’s emotional well-being is well-documented making it vital to identify a mechanism for prevention. We Inve$t in Innovation. Being part of the TEAM’s house allows the children to learn in an accepting, nurturing environment where bullying is simply not tolerated.

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What makes a successful and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem? (Part 2)

Forward Cities

Collaboration between organizations providing various services creates a cohesive network of resources better suited to support innovation. Without intentional and strategic collaboration across support organizations, entrepreneurial ecosystems will not meet their full potential for incubation of new ideas and inclusive innovation.

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RFQ | Consulting Partner for Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Metrics & Capacity Building

Forward Cities

E3 Durham combines hands-on business navigation services, cohort-based training, and an innovative "learn-to-earn" incentive model that helps entrepreneurs access subsidized business services. Delivery (December January 2026) Finalize implementation plans and documentation for each project.

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RFQ | Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Project Management

Forward Cities

E3 Durham combines hands-on business navigation services, cohort-based training, and an innovative "learn-to-earn" incentive model that helps entrepreneurs access subsidized business services. It aims to strengthen Durham’s entrepreneurial landscape by aligning local resources and increasing access to entrepreneurial pathways.