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Nigerian e-health pharmaceutical distribution startup DrugStoc secures $4.4 million Series A funding, embarks on expansion drive

TechCrunch

Chibuzo Opara and Adham Yehia, being all too familiar with the problems of poor pharmaceutical supply chains, are planning to widen the reach of DrugStoc, a e-health drug procurement platform that eliminates these challenges by linking drug companies with institutions such as hospitals and pharmacies, in Nigeria. million series A funding.

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Agricultural biotech startup Boost Biomes adds a strategic investor in Japan’s Universal Materials Incubator

TechCrunch

Boost Biomes , the Y Combinator-backed developer of microbiome-based bio-fungicides and bio-pesticides for agricultural applications, has added $2 million in funding and picked up a new strategic investor in Japan’s Universal Materials Incubator. We also expect Boost’s huge potential on other areas where microbiomes are utilized.”

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Villgro Philippines, IDRC of Canada launch accelerator program AI4Health Asia

AsiaTechDaily

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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Environmental solutions firm RiKarbon chooses to continue growing in Newark, Delaware

American Entrepreneurship

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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Startups have about $1 trillion worth of reasons to love the Biden infrastructure plan

TechCrunch

” As part of the package that directly impacts startups, there’s a proposal for a $27 billion Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator to mobilize private investment, according to the White House. Financing the future startup nation. Given the steady drumbeat of climate disasters that hit the U.S.

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How Antler East Africa is building early-stage startups with experienced professionals

TechCrunch

After six months of incubation, the firm invests in the teams they can help further. To date, Antler East Africa has invested in a broad range of technology companies in the B2B, B2C and direct-to-consumer space, ranging from emerging sectors like robotics and AI to sectors such as health tech, fintech, and proptech.

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Extra Crunch roundup: Unpacking BuzzFeed’s SPAC, curb your meeting enthusiasm, more

TechCrunch

Inside GM’s startup incubator strategy. Inside GM’s startup incubator strategy. Veo CEO Candice Xie has a plan for building a sustainable scooter company, and it’s working. Veo CEO Candice Xie has a plan for building a sustainable scooter company, and it’s working. Image Credits: Chevrolet.