TechCrunch

JANUARY 20, 2023

Even as VC funding dries up across the world, development finance institutions (DFIs) are looking to African startups to deploy their dry powder. In addition to backing VC funds in the region, the organization aims to make more direct equity investments in startups, adding to the four African companies it invested in last year.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

The climatetech venture builder also has the support of EDB New Ventures, the venture-building arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board. The venture builder is enabling business models in land use and deforestation, agriculture, mobility, industry, buildings, and energy.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 20, 2022

Jamil Wyne is an advisor, investor and author focusing on entrepreneurship, technology and economic development in emerging markets. He has worked with the World Bank, IFC, UN, Clean Energy Venture Group, Schmidt Futures, Ashoka, and other organizations. A close look at Singapore’s thriving startup ecosystem. Contributor.

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HPA

JULY 18, 2019

The unicorns in Michigan demonstrate a fertile startup ecosystem with unlimited opportunities. A couple weeks ago, StockX became the state’s newest in a quickly-growing cohort of unicorns, which includes two other startups that also earned the elite status this year. Acquired by Cisco last year for $2.35

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Source Link

APRIL 20, 2022

Spring is a season of growth and new beginnings that often leads to a renewed sense of energy and motivation. There’s a lot to be optimistic about for entrepreneurship-led economic development. More than $120,000 in startup capital was awarded during business competitions throughout the week.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Igniting Startup Ecosystems. What ignites a startup ecosystem? Thriving startup ecosystems are good for the economy, good for society, and good for pretty much everyone. Successful startup communities often grow organically without any deliberate plans or resources. Hold a match to a sugar cube and it will never burn.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 14, 2022

Car companies and suppliers such as LG Energy, SK Innovation, Panasonic and Samsung are investing more than $38 billion through 2026 to boost battery production in the U.S., Automakers and suppliers are breaking ground on battery factories across the United States as they race to go all in on EVs by the end of the decade.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

You’ve decided to launch a technology-enabled startup with a positive social impact! Now the bad news: some venture capitallists have a bias against startups with an explicit positive social impact, on the grounds that they have a smaller addressable market, and that the founders are not sufficiently focused on creating shareholder wealth.

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OurCrowd

JUNE 24, 2022

Startup of the Week: Kaholo: High-speed DevOps. Software product development needs considerable time and resources for testing, which requires complex workflows built and maintained by expensive DevOps engineers. Singapore Economic Development Board inks first Israel partnership with OurCrowd.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 28, 2023

First in-person finals conclude Delaware’s annual funding contest for technology and tech-enabled startups led by members of underfunded groups WILMINGTON, Del. Delaware is a very inclusive and diverse community with many resources and opportunities to help empower and lift up startup companies,” said Crell. “To What an exciting day!

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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.

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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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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

AUGUST 9, 2022

STATE COLLEGE, PA – Did you know Ben Franklin Technology Partners is an award-winning, tech-based economic development program? We’ve been investing in tech startups and small manufactures for nearly 40 years. So why should you apply to this BIG IDEA Contest? Because you want to win!

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 1, 2023

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. I had great support from the Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency, my two coaches and numerous other founders who were generous with their time and energy.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Salyer served as a member of the Council Finance Committee, Council Economic Development Committee, and as chairman of the Council Social Services Committee. What advice would you give to entrepreneurs pursuing a startup in Oklahoma? Meg retired from the Council April 8, 2019. Get started!

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

You’ve decided to launch a technology-enabled startup with a positive social impact! Now the bad news: some venture capitalists have a bias against startups with an explicit positive social impact, on the grounds that they have a smaller addressable market, and that the founders are not sufficiently focused on creating shareholder wealth.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 29, 2020

. “An ecosystem [builder] is a champion, resource, connector, and mentor for entrepreneurs, startups, and other ecosystem builders. Someone who scopes out, provides strategy, and knows how to support, cheerlead, and provide sweat-equity to work toward collaborative economic development goals.” ” Henry Rael.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

As an emerging field that is challenging the status quo of entrepreneurship in economic development, ecosystem builders are bound to run into obstacles along the way which – if repeated and consistent – make us want to pull our hair out. The startup world asks founders to disrupt their industries with data.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 20, 2023

Startups have proven to be successful in scaling new climate tech innovations and have the potential to drive significant market shifts. Impact Hub Accra (Ghana) | Net Zero Electric Mobility Platform The Impact Hub Accra team is leading the charge towards e-mobility and sustainable energy in Ghana.

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TechCrunch

MAY 8, 2023

His startup, Terraform Industries , aims to operate at these ambitious scales. It’s more than a little mind-boggling, given that the startup is scarcely two years old, with fewer than 15 people on payroll and around $11 million in funding. There will also need to be an incredible build-out of solar energy around the world.

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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. ” Climate resiliency . Given the steady drumbeat of climate disasters that hit the U.S.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 13, 2021

In doing so, they’re participating in an economic revival that could change the destiny of the depressed Atlantic region. Business writer Gordon Pitts pinpoints 2011 as the game-changing year for the Atlantic startup scene. Sandy Bird is one of the protagonists of the Atlantic Canada tech-driven economic revival.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 14, 2025

These hubs, often located in cities or regions with a strong focus on tech development, bringing together startups, investors, academic institutions, and industry leaders to drive growth and create new solutions for the economy of tomorrow.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 28, 2024

Mentorships and other resources also provided to winning tech-enabled startups led by members of underfunded demographics as part of Delaware’s fourth annual pitch competition WILMINGTON, Del. (

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TechCrunch

MARCH 12, 2021

To unpack this rare gem of Europe’s startup scene, we spoke to eight area investors. Among the trends they identified are startups in B2B, business automation processes, e-commerce, AI, SaaS and COVID-19-related solutions, as well as “smart” everything: factories, cities, offices, etc. billion crowns or $59 million.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 21, 2020

Only through annihilation of distance in every respect, as the conveyance of intelligence, transport of passengers and supplies and transmission of energy will conditions be brought about some day, ensuring permanency of friendly relations. He also founded and leads theClubhou.se

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As co-chair of the National Advisory Council on Innovation & Entrepreneurship, I’ve partnered with founders, investors, and economic development leaders to improve pathways to entrepreneurship. The investment, intended for overlooked areas, would spur regional innovation in sectors such as clean energy and personalized medicine.

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