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Innovation for More Inclusive Urban Spaces: the Case of MiFriendly Cities

Impact Hub

In October 2017, the European Union’s Urban Innovative Actions fund awarded €4,2 million to Coventry, Birmingham and Wolverhampton for a 3-year initiative called MiFriendly Cities. The project looked to develop innovative, community-led and sustainable approaches to enhance the contribution of refugees and migrants across the region. .

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OK2StandUP Inc Secures $150,000 Investment from Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Our journey began with a single email to Ben Franklin in October 2021, leading to subsequent pitches and our participation in the Penn State TechCelerator program. Showcase how your startup can drive economic growth, innovate technologically, and create high-quality jobs.

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20 Years of Investing in Startups

Paul G. Silva

The company pitched to River Valley Investors in April 2022 and RVI invested one week later. Apprentiscope ApprentiScope exists to bolster our national workforce by facilitating the adoption, expansion and success of apprenticeship programs through innovative, efficient and powerful software solutions. Jaia Robotics Inc.

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3 West African Startups Prove It’s Possible To Thrive In Uncertain Times

Impact Hub

To help shape the post-COVID-19 economic recovery in Ghana and Nigeria and support their entrepreneurs , Impact Hub created a program called “ New Economy Booster ” in partnership with Lab of tomorrow and with support from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Samuel Danso says. .

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Raising Awareness about Entrepreneurship as an Economic Development Strategy

Ecosystem Builder Hub

“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.

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Investment in Small Impact-Driven Businesses as a Key to Recovery

Impact Hub

Claude Grunitzky , serial entrepreneur, founder of Trace TV and the event’s keynote speaker, expressed the need for Africa to focus on ‘market-creating innovations’ , new ways to create jobs and prosperity for Africans. SMEs are the best suited for these kinds of innovations, as they need to be agile and flexible by nature.

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Frustrations and Challenges of Ecosystem Builders

Ecosystem Builder Hub

The driving force of economic growth for the US is gains in productivity driven by calculated risk-takers, passionate entrepreneurs and disruptive innovation. We strive to educate our community that success takes commitment, strategy, discipline, and patience to sustain the journey and see long-term growth.