Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Circularity in action: Innovations from China Pioneers in the circular economy field in China, Wenjing Zhao and Stéphane Vernede have created new models of products and services that are being mainstreamed by major companies. They demonstrate a dedication to reducing waste, maximising resource efficiency, and promoting sustainable practices.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

With World Mental Health Day just behind us, I thought about how the tech industry can be a difficult place to stay mentally well. However, health is something more fundamental, almost on the lowest level of the hierarchy of needs , which includes mental health. Share on Twitter. Give the gift of autonomy.

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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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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

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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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

Female-founded venture firms have shown strong support for female-founded startups accounting for 28% of their deal counts from 2016 to October 2021 in startups with at least one female founder. In addition, Crunchbase reports that w omen-founded venture firms in the U.S. raised approximately $7 billion in 2021 , up 59% year over year.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 23, 2022

For 2022, the United Nations (UN) theme for the commemoration of International Women’s Day was ‘Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow’ – celebrating the work of women and girls in fighting climate change and ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Accelerate 2030: supporting groundbreaking women innovators.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

“At a time when startups are facing a challenging funding environment, it is more critical than ever to provide a platform for founders to attract investment and scale their innovative solutions,” said Selma Bueno, Global Head of the Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Group.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 26, 2024

Founder Brad Hel ler Ecodrive – B2B platform that makes sustainability accessible, transparent and ROI effective. Co-founder, CEO Devon Ke a DeAngelo TadHealth – Suite of enterprise tools to deliver and manage school-based mental health care. Actual amount invested depends on total dollars raised.

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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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Andreessen Horowitz

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Our clinicians are feeling less supported and it’s only getting worse. Health systems face growing staffing shortages, with 59% of clinicians believing their care teams are not adequately staffed. This is not sustainable. 25% of medical students in the US are considering dropping out.

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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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2021

Who better to move our world forward toward greater sustainability than today’s greatest innovators? . When we heard about the EO’s initiative to support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals , we felt on the right path. How does Amber Media support it? Find your own way.

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OurCrowd

JULY 11, 2021

Ro Health acquires at-home testing startup Kit. Top industry speakers highlight each trend with exclusive intel on the most innovative startups. We look forward to helping Tetavi deliver their innovative solution to our joint customers,” says Microsoft for Startups. Zzapp Malaria wins $250,000 Cisco Global Problem Solver Prize.

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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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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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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Terry Hill, Co-Head of Emerging Middle Market, JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking, stresses the important role that mid-size businesses have and how timely support of small to mid-size businesses can have a significant beneficial impact. Midsize businesses are critical to the health of our economy and communities.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 28, 2024

Impact Hub Ljubljana: Emerging tech-driven entrepreneurs in Slovenia Four outstanding winners of the Social Impact Award (SIA) Slovenia are cultivating social entrepreneurship and driving positive change through innovative tech solutions aimed at tackling diverse environmental and social challenges.

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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

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Circularity in action: transforming industries in Romania Two inspiring entrepreneurs from Romania, Laura Chiriac and Irina Moreno, collectively emerged as role models for impactful and innovative change. Collectively, they are rewriting industry and economic norms, propelling us towards a more responsible and sustainable world.

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Impact Hub

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Among the standout success stories of the 2030 Impact Accelerator are Sense Innovation and Donkey Move , both recipients of the Social Enterprise Revolving Fund Special Prize. Play Sense Innovation specialises in designing and developing innovative eye movement software tailored for children and ALS patients.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2023

The MSP Equity Fund is an engine for growth and innovation for our region’s economy,” said Peter Frosch, President and Chief Executive Officer of the GREATER MSP Partnership. “We Lead investors include Allianz Life, Allina Health, Xcel Energy, and Abōva. Inclusion is the imperative in this next era of innovation.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 20, 2023

The Federally established State Small Business Credit Initiative support investments into New Jersey companies Through the use of three unique investment strategies funded through the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), the New Jersey Economic Development Agency (NJEDA) is supporting New Jersey small and early-stage businesses.

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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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 17, 2020

As businesses around the world face extreme crisis, we are also seeing the best of the entrepreneurial spirit come through in the form of generous and innovative assistance. Through his company’s foundation, EO member Alex Yastrebenetsky is making a considerable contribution to the stock of N95 compliant—and sustainable—masks.

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OurCrowd

APRIL 8, 2022

By connecting the batteries together, Connected Energy has created a super low-cost and innovative product that has already secured contracts with six major automotive partners and attracted interest from marquee investors. Ukraine: Innovation for troubled times. Its technology is deployed in 17 locations in Europe. In vest Now.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Circularity tales: Accelerating the transition in Rwanda Impact Hub Kigali is a dynamic and forward-thinking innovation hub in Rwanda, dedicated to fostering sustainable business practices and social impact. These resources are finite, and the widespread disposal of used products in landfills further compounds environmental challenges.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 23, 2023

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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AsiaTechDaily

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

We are thrilled to partner with Greenwillow and SEEDS Capital, investors who share our vision and commitment towards driving continuous innovation and creating even better products,” said Ng Joo Hee, Chairman of Willowmore Pte Ltd. The round was also participated by SEEDS Capital, Enterprise Singapore’s investment arm. “We

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Impact Hub

APRIL 11, 2019

Impact Hub and UNDP launch the third edition of Accelerate2030 , an international scaling program for high-impact entrepreneurs tackling the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The program is targeted at entrepreneurs with innovative and scalable solutions to the world’s key challenges, including poverty, clean water, health and wellbeing.

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Revolution

JANUARY 5, 2022

Fazeela’s experience as an investor and trusted advisor to tech-enabled businesses makes her an invaluable addition to the team, strengthening our approach of providing hands-on company portfolio support. There is still much to do in health and wellness to shift the paradigm from curative healthcare to holistic and preventive care.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 26, 2023

“Our investment approach remains the same, identifying companies that are finding novel applications of next-generation technology and supporting them at the critical moment of commercialization.” Greycroft manages over $3 billion in capital raised and has made over 400 investments since inception.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

The Pan American Health Organization estimates that by 2030, “hunger will affect 67 million people in the region, a figure that does not take into account repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic.”. Entrepreneurs are helping farmers access tools that can better support them, reduce food waste and develop plant-based products.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 13, 2023

Some of the greatest innovation, with the highest potential for societal and economic impact, is happening in digital health, biotech and climate right now,” said Simmons, founder and managing partner at Overwater Ventures. “I Prose Foods is building a protein discovery platform for healthier and more sustainable foods.

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Ian Hathaway

MARCH 31, 2020

The Act, which allocates $2 billion to states under the “Innovation and Startups Equity Investment Program,” enables investors in undercapitalized regions to leverage federal dollars into startup investments. The clearest mechanism for this support was wartime expenditures on research and development by the U.S. government policy.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 7, 2021

By: Sarah Dickey, ACA Membership Director The prestigious Luis Villalobos Award, recognizing the most ingenious and innovative ideas recently financed by members of the Angel Capital Association, was recently awarded to two ACA member-funded companies disrupting their fields. Genomenon is such a company.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 24, 2023

Denmark uses Terra Drone’s uncrewed aircraft traffic management (UTM) in Danish health drones and its Health Drone Project to carry blood and medicine. On top of that, the company plans further international penetration in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) through the new office in Saudi Arabia.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The potential for telehealth across Africa is vast and promising as mobile connectivity deepens, and innovations that could potentially bridge the doctor-patient ratio gap increase according to a Deloitte report. The health start-up received $1.1 doctors for every 10,000 people.

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