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Small Business Resources Essential for Starting a Business

American Entrepreneurship

Business Incubators and Accelerators : Incubators offer entrepreneurs and startups workspaces that are typically below market rates. Accelerators are programs run by a range of organizations and funders to assist the best startup applicants they choose. Full list of U.S. Accelerators found h ere.

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15 Underrepresented Founders Share $170K in Startup302 Grant Prizes

American Entrepreneurship

Including this year, Startup302 has awarded $813,000 in funding to 52 ventures since the first finals took place in 2021. Two preliminary rounds and a semi-final round, all conducted remotely, determined which ventures would compete in the final in-person round. There is no charge for companies to enter.

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Atomic-backed Jumpcut uses data to advance diversity in film

TechCrunch

But for this next venture, he wanted to tackle Hollywood’s homogeneity hands-on by using his experience with data science to de-risk media projects from underrepresented creators. So far, Jumpcut has hosted three incubator programs. .” At Wharton, Hosanagar is the Faculty Lead for the AI for Business program.

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5 tips for scaling your green startup during a funding drought

TechCrunch

Whether it’s dedicated impact funds or value-based venture capital firms, funders tend to back companies that have demonstrated their ability to scale. Due diligence is not about checking off boxes or completing paperwork; it’s about creating long-lasting value for you, the portfolio company.

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Circularity Tales: Accelerate2030 piloting the transition

Impact Hub

How can we better support acceleration and incubation efforts to push for the transition from the linear to the circular economy? Learn more about the Accelerate2030 participating countries, ventures and stories here. For more inspiring stories like this, head to our blog.

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Enterprise escalator Impact Rooms rises to prepare African startups for growth and investment

TechCrunch

Impact Rooms is backed by US-based investment group Global Blockchain Ventures (GBV). The startup is planning to establish Smart Fund, an investor-matching program that uses algorithms to pick the best opportunities for funders. Our job is to support startups and help them all the way to maturity.

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8 investors, founders and execs predict cybersecurity, fintech will take Belfast by storm

TechCrunch

Ignite NI emerged as an important native incubator and accelerator. Mark Dowds: Venture partner at Anthemis, co-founder at Ormeau Baths (in my opinion it’s the city’s best co-working space). We’re excited by changing how we launch hospitality ventures. INI is a big support and funder. Co-founded BrewBot.

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