TechCrunch

APRIL 7, 2021

Black Innovation Alliance and Village Capital today announced Resource, a national initiative aimed at boosting the efforts of entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs) led by, and focused on, founders of color. Resource aims to give local accelerators and incubators support in the form of training and community.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 28, 2016

As President and co-owner of the 102-year-old Lamey Wellehan shoe stores, Jim Wellehan used sustainability to foster innovation and remain relevant in the face of fierce competition. If you are simultaneously interested and confused by sustainability, you are not alone. Waste as a resource. billion in sales. Share and prosper.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Circularity tales: A holistic approach to sustainability in Greece ANKAA Project, co-founded by Line Didelot, integrates equitable education, employment, and sustainability. This Luxembourgish and Greek non-profit organisation is making waves with its innovative and holistic approach to education, employment, and sustainability.

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Impact Hub

JUNE 14, 2022

At Impact Hub, we believe in the power of circularity to create a more sustainable present and future. Line Didelot: ANKAA Project is a non-profit organisation that stands for equitable pathways to education and employment. Our social business model advocates for sustainable products created under fair and ethical working conditions.

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It was an opportunity to generate significant returns, momentum for rising startup markets, and innovation that would strengthen America’s dynamism and competitiveness. Plastomics is innovating in the space by developing superior methods for integrating biotech traits into staple row crops like corn and soybeans.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 6, 2024

Following a rigorous application process, these finalists have been chosen for their innovative ideas and potential to make significant impacts in their respective industries. With a focus on creativity and educational value, PlayPrint aims to revolutionize the toy industry while minimizing its environmental footprint.

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TechCrunch

JULY 19, 2022

“We are convinced that startups will continue to be key in providing the innovation required to finally bring the digital world to the real world, and that they will help produce industrial goods in a sustainable manner and thus strengthen supply chains and tackle climate change.”. Somehow we just ended up in VC.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 16, 2023

Centering accessibility and belonging for a more inclusive and profitable business By Jewelle Saunders Knowing all of the benefits of prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion in your business, you must continually consider the sustainability of these initiatives.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 17, 2024

NJ FAST is the fourth Strategic Innovation Center in the state and will support research and development, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the Fintech and Insuretech Sectors HOBOKEN, N.J. This center sends a clear message that when it comes to technology and innovation, the Garden State is the place to be.”

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Impact Hub

MAY 23, 2024

Energía Vectorial: Pioneering electric vehicle transformation in Latin America Energía Vectorial, a member of Impact Hub Medellín since 2019, is revolutionising urban mobility in Latin America with innovative electric vehicle (EV) conversion technologies. Energía Vectorial’s influence extends beyond mere technological innovation.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 30, 2024

The 2024 PA Wilds Big Idea Contest, an initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming, Potter, and Tioga Counties, has announced its finalists. Their innovative approach harnesses the potential of biochar to sequester carbon, improve soil quality, and promote sustainable agriculture.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 1, 2022

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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Source Link

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Expedited innovation. Microenterprise Collaborative has helped to create or support over 21,000 jobs in 2020, and is on track to achieve their 2021 goals, according to the report. The growing number of entrepreneurs needing business startup and planning support was noticeable across the nation. More entrepreneurs, new needs.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 26, 2024

SDAC engages angel investors and provides coaching, education, and connections to founders. Founder Brad Hel ler Ecodrive – B2B platform that makes sustainability accessible, transparent and ROI effective. Each year, the program culminates in a live final funding event. Actual amount invested depends on total dollars raised.

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Impact Hub

MAY 27, 2021

These African entrepreneurs are creating their’s, providing solutions to some of Ghana and Nigeria’s most pressing challenges in education and health, and driving innovation through technology to empower young people and women. The mothers have 24/7 access to midwives as well as relevant antenatal and prenatal education.

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Source Link

MARCH 30, 2022

However, it’s important to consider what barriers entrepreneurs of color face that may keep them from being able to benefit from investment and support resources. Consider how you can partner with trusted organizations in your community to reach underrepresented groups who need customized support. Make your ecosystem sustainable.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 21, 2023

With this funding, recipients will launch innovative training programs focused on strengthening and diversifying the state’s offshore wind workforce, with a particular emphasis on serving Overburdened Communities. million under the Authority’s Offshore Wind Workforce and Skills Development Grant Challenge (Grant Challenge).

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 2, 2024

NJ’s Strategic Innovation Center will support 100 new companies over next five years, generating at least 2,500 new jobs NEWARK, N.J. HAX, a startup development program for pre-seed hard tech companies, with offices across the world, supports startups and entrepreneurs through investment capital, mentorship, and collaboration.

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Entrepreneurs are drawn to Singapore’s comprehensive support system, which has business-incubating infrastructure, tax incentives, substantial government subsidies, and strong international connections. Startup SG Founder The Standards, Productivity and Innovation Board Spring (SPRING) consolidates various startup assistance programs.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 20, 2024

Selected finalists will present their innovative business ideas to a panel of judges, competing for up to $50,000 in prize money to help launch their startups. Their high-light projector stimulates cognitive responses, increasing engagement and retention, thus offering a valuable resource for parents and educators alike.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 11, 2018

For Jabez LeBret, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals combined with his experience as an EO San Diego member provided the inspiration to serve his community’s marginalized youth—an effort that’s earned him a nomination for EO Global Citizen of the Year. Ever since, I knew I’d be involved in education somehow.

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Revolution

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Today, innovation has spurred a plethora of meat alternatives, but consumer skepticism and startup economics are still barriers to parity with real animal protein. Microalgae, a sustainable substance rich in health benefits, is another promising area of development. But I believe we are on the precipice of a major shift.

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 6, 2023

From feeding the hungry to using AI to write the perfect cover letter, the innovation was beyond impressive. Piers Fawkes, President, PSFK Piers Fawkes is the President of PSFK , a business intelligence platform that helps brands, retailers, and their partners identify and leverage innovation opportunities.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Since 2016, the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Agenda has been a driving force in addressing 17 sustainable development goals, tackling challenging issues ranging from energy to climate change to hunger. But it’s not only EO members who find innovative ways of driving social change. Healthcare innovations.

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Impact Hub

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Circularity in action: circular innovations in Indonesia In the vibrant urban landscape of Jakarta, Indonesia, two socially conscious enterprises, Sampangan and Plépah, are leading the charge toward sustainability and a circular economy.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 29, 2018

A successful entrepreneur, businessman and EO Bahrain member, Suhail Algosaibi had long thought about how he could use his position and his company—FALAK Consulting—to make real, radical and sustainable change in his corner of the world. I want to encourage more innovative thinking.”. Contributing to Sustainable Development.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Scott Purcell is the CEO and chief trust officer of Prime Trust, an innovative API-enabled B2B open-banking financial solutions provider. Two Screens for Teachers will outfit all educators in Seattle Public Schools with a second monitor. Enable sustainable development goals (SDG). Scott Purcell. Contributor. Share on Twitter.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 8, 2023

The competition is aimed at fostering innovation and technology development in the region and supporting start-ups. The HK Tech 300 initiative is a large-scale flagship innovation and entrepreneurship programme by City University of Hong Kong, which has a total commitment of up to HK$600 million.

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Impact Hub

MAY 27, 2024

adidas Community Lab: Empowering latino/a/e social entrepreneurs in Portland The 2023 adidas Community Lab, in collaboration with Impact Hub, supports Black and Latino/a/e social entrepreneurs by providing resources, funding, and mentorship. This year’s programme graduated eight participants, each receiving $75,000 in funding.

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AsiaTechDaily

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Launched at the end of 2022, the IRI is a co-investment opportunity for organizations wishing to contribute to the future of Web3 by supporting industry players negatively impacted by market forces. The Industry Recovery Initiative was created to support promising companies that were negatively impacted by the events of last year.

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AsiaTechDaily

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The two companies recently led the launch of Artificial Intelligence for Health in Asia ( AI4Health Asia ), a program that is designed to scout, support, and scale innovations that would spur responsible AI development in South and Southeast Asia.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 25, 2013

I wanted someone who was experimenting with computer controlled LEDs as an art form to feel part of the community as well--which is why I started referring to it as the "Innovation Community". Anyone who was doing something new and cutting edge should feel connected to each other--whether or not they are building a venture backed startup.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 1, 2021

These businesses deserve our support and celebration; they make up the bulk of the existing entrepreneurial ecosystem in any community. After all, the only way to fill a gap is to identify it, and work collaboratively to address and overcome systemic barriers to better support small business success. Population, though 97% of U.S.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 21, 2022

On the left, it supports Green New Deal thinking, and on the right, it appeals to “security-conscious conservatives worried about sharing technological secrets with geopolitical nemeses. Both groups are interested in connecting the dots among sustainable energy, jobs, and economic and geopolitical security.”. In the U.S.,

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Impact Hub

APRIL 16, 2019

Hidden staircases and historic artifacts contrast the colorful furnishing and modern office equipment, providing an inspiring backdrop for social innovation, technology and the realization of ideas. Impact Hub Bergen was an early starter amongst social innovation spaces and joined the global Impact Hub network in 2008.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Through innovative initiatives in the health and fashion industries, they extend product lifecycles, reduce waste, and optimise resource usage. By sharing their journeys, our goal is to boost awareness and promote the adoption of a circular economy in Armenia, catalysing a transformative shift toward sustainability.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Below are brief descriptions of the innovations developed by the companies most recently funded: Elements Aligned, located in Erie County , provides the commercial architectural and construction industry with a system for securely fastening easy-to adjust, modular wall panels directly to conventional steel stud framing.

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