Remove economic growth Remove energy Remove finance
article thumbnail

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. “We welcome the Energy Compact commitments made by Husk Power and appreciate their leadership.

energy 97
article thumbnail

Celebrating 25 Years Supporting Innovation

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Our 25th anniversary is not just a milestone – it’s a testament to the unwavering dedication of a community committed to innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth. These companies span numerous industries such as software/IT, healthcare services and devices, energy and environment, manufacturing, and biotechnology.

support 106
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Why international DFIs are looking to African startups to scale impact investing efforts

TechCrunch

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.

article thumbnail

Investing and Saving as a Woman Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Sharon Oberlander, a wealth management advisor with Merrill Lynch and long-time mentor to women entrepreneurs and executives, shares her thoughts on what women in business should know about investing, retirement and personal finance. In fact, women-owned businesses are expected to create one-third of the 15.3

article thumbnail

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

American Entrepreneurship

Through the RFEI, the NJEDA seeks proposals for NJGF support that provide a high-level overview of potential sites, projects, or assets and financing needs. WHAT: The planned NJGF will make clean energy investments to help facilitate an equitable energy transition in the State.

article thumbnail

NJEDA to Host Clean Energy Loan Program Information Session for Small Businesses

American Entrepreneurship

Program offers loans to finance clean energy projects or the creation or expansion of clean energy businesses TRENTON, N.J. NJ CELs will offer loans of $500,000 to $20 million with a term of one to 25 years, with the NJEDA financing up to 50 percent of the total loan amount ($250,000 to $10 million).

energy 40
article thumbnail

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

American Entrepreneurship

These predevelopment costs are necessary for the developer to incur before they can seek short-term construction financing. The Emerging Developer Fund aligns with DCA’s mission of strengthening communities through the talent, vision, and energy of all stakeholders, including small-scale developers,” said Jacquelyn A.

board 40