article thumbnail

NJEDA Launches New Digital Platform to Connect State’s Innovation Ecosystem

American Entrepreneurship

The platform, known as the Innovation Network Capital New Jersey (INC-NJ), will bring together the states innovation ecosystem, allowing emerging companies and funders to engage with one another and share various business and investment opportunities.

article thumbnail

Tradition Meets Technology: How WAYS Is Redefining the Future of Cultural Travel

Jason Malki

Public funders hesitate at our for-profit structure and blockchain layer. We’re testing network effects and cross-border scalability. What has been your biggest challenge when growing your startup? Navigating funding has been like walking two different trails at once — each with its own map, neither of which fits us perfectly.

culture 52
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

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

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

$10K Grants and Skills Training: Free Events for June

StartupNation

Speak directly with experts and network with other entrepreneurs, all part of the benefits the program offers members. Gain practical tips for tracking expenses, staying compliant, and building strong relationships with funders. And, guess what? Joining is free.

article thumbnail

RFQ | Consulting Partner for Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Metrics & Capacity Building

Forward Cities

To inform the Alliance strategy, E3 Durham conducted a rigorous 360-degree assessment of Durhams small business ecosystem, engaging over 200 entrepreneurs, 40 ESOs, and a wide range of funders, policymakers, and economic development leaders. This process surfaced key strengths and gaps, which were prioritized by the Alliance.

article thumbnail

How VCs, Accelerators, and Coworking Spaces Put Communities in Buildings vs. Buildings in Communities

This is going to be BIG.

On top of that, they tend to be the locus of innovation networks. It's no accident that the people who give out money have the largest networks of people floating around them. Ideas get poorly vetted because the funders aren't current on tech trends. They have a huge information advantage that startups can tap.

article thumbnail

Strategies to sustain your entrepreneurial ecosystem

Source Link

A few positions we recommend you consider are: Network Builder: Serves as the program director, managing relationships and overseeing operations. Network Communicator: It’s critical to share information about your work and celebrate successes with the community. This approach has resulted in sustainable success for IASourceLink.

article thumbnail

ACA Releases 2023 Angel Funders Report

Angel Capital Association

For Immediate Release 2023 Angel Funders Report Released Overland Park, KS (December 6, 2023) – The Angel Capital Association (ACA) has released the Angel Funders Report for 2023. The Angel Funders Report is based on direct investment data solicited from ACA member groups. Read more online.

funders 40