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Oprah Winfrey Joins T.D. Jakes to Inspire Entrepreneurs at the 2025 Good Soil Forum in Dallas

American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 21, 2025

Entrepreneurs and changemakers from across the country will gather in Dallas June 12-14, 2025, for the return of the Good Soil Forum, presented by Wells Fargo. Every event, workshop, and conversation is an opportunity to plant seeds for future success, turning bold dreams into flourishing realities.

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NEC X Accepting Applications for Elev X! Ignite Venture Studio

American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Innovative entrepreneurs have an opportunity to obtain funding and resources in an upcoming cohort. Ap plications are being accepted until December 20th, 2024 for Batch 13 which will begin in early 2025, following a multi-phase selection process. Venture Studio. The post NEC X Accepting Applications for Elev X!

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA Awards $10,000 in Business Funding to Local Start-Ups

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Over the course of 10 weeks, business Founders participated in development classes and were provided mentorship with direct access to investment opportunities. About Ben Franklins TechCelerator Bootcamp The Fall 2024 TechCelerator Bootcamp received 29 applicants and selected eight entrepreneurs to participate.

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NJEDA Board Approves Two Programs to Advance New Jersey’s Leadership in Artificial Intelligence

American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 19, 2025

March 18, 2025) Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved the creation of the Next New Jersey Program – AI and the AI Innovation Challenge Administration Grant Program. Winners will also receive mentorship and advisory support from the Administrators network of subject matter experts.

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How Capsule is supporting young women to build thriving businesses

Impact Hub

MARCH 6, 2025

The Capsule programme, a European Erasmus+ initiative, set out to tackle this gap by providing mentorship, coaching, and hands-on training to young women in Romania, Hungary, and Croatia, equipping them with the skills and confidence to build successful businesses. Regular networking and mentorship events to foster long-term relationships.

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Best Buy investing millions in Brown Venture Group, a firm exclusively backing BIPOC founders

TechCrunch

AUGUST 5, 2021

In conjunction with announcing Best Buy’s commitment to the fund, the company and venture firm said they would jointly launch an entrepreneurship program at Best Buy Teen Tech Centers to help develop young entrepreneurs through education, mentorship, networking and funding access. billion with BIPOC and diverse businesses by 2025.

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Disruptive Technology Startups Selected for Morgan Stanley’s Inclusive Ventures Lab

American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Each cohort member receivesa $250,000 investment (£250,000 in EMEA) from Morgan Stanley plus a variety of mentorship opportunities, a tailored entrepreneurship curriculum, and access to business-growth resources from the firm’s ecosystem of internal and external partners.

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How Understanding Multigenerational Workforces Can Make You a Better Leader

StartupNation

JULY 19, 2021

While traditionalists only comprise 2% of today’s workforce, employers should still support the few who remain by providing stability and ample opportunities to contribute. To help baby boomers succeed, employers should create specific goals and deadlines, offer mentorships roles and take a coaching-style feedback approach.

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Interview: James Burnes, Ministry of Awesome

NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

We’ve got some really incredible people that have joined our team to provide that one-to-one mentorship and advice. Richard Liew: Before we go, let’s just talk quickly about Electrify Aotearoa 2025, coming up on June 24th and 25th. Irina Miller from Daisy Lab, Janine Granger from Easy Crypto are some good examples there.

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Pangyo Techno Valley: Korea’s Prime Innovation Cluster Bolstered by Local Governmental Support

AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 10, 2023

These businesses benefit from office spaces, mentorship, and IR consulting to help them expand globally. They offer office spaces, testing facilities for mobile and VR games, game development software, management consulting, recruitment, investment opportunities, and capacity building.

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Crowdstrike Accepting Applications for its Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator with AWS

American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Europe, Middle East, and Asia, receiving mentorship, technical expertise, funding, and go-to-market opportunities. At the end of the program, participants present their innovations at an in-person Demo Day at the AWS Startup Loft in San Francisco, taking place during the RSA Conference in April 2025.

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Venture studio Adanian Labs fuels startup growth in Africa

TechCrunch

JUNE 29, 2022

He thought the continent was ready for better support, beyond the mentorship and training that most accelerators offered. You know, startups come out of accelerators and most of them do not have a real opportunity to go to the next level,” said Kamara. “I

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NJEDA Approves NJ Innovation Evergreen Fund Investment in Women-Led Clothing Distributor

American Entrepreneurship

JULY 21, 2024

The NJEDA is planning for another tax credit auction in 2025 to raise additional capital for further investment. The Many Company changes that dynamic by transforming what was once considered a write-off loss into a significant revenue-generating opportunity,” said Carolyn Butler, Founder and CEO of The Many Company.

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NJEDA Approves NJ Innovation Evergreen Fund Investment in Women-Led Tech Platform

American Entrepreneurship

JULY 19, 2024

The NJEDA is planning for another tax credit auction in 2025 to raise additional capital for further investment. The Many Company changes that dynamic by transforming what was once considered a write-off loss into a significant revenue-generating opportunity,” said Carolyn Butler, Founder and CEO of The Many Company.

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Muslims come into the frame in Southeast Asia’s fintech boom

TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2023

“Having companies that differentiate from that and provide a nice consumer experience on the digital banking side, but within the framework of an Islamic bank, there’s an opportunity there.” But Islamic fintech still makes up a very small percentage of the total market.

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NJEDA & Nokia Bell Labs Partner to Launch Strategic Innovation Center

American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 3, 2025

The Bell Labs Venture Studio will initially be located at Nokia Bell Labs’ Murray Hill campus by mid-2025 and will later be housed within the NJ Nokia Bell Labs Innovation Center. Through this partnership, we are driving economic growth and creating opportunities for local scholars, entrepreneurs, and businesses to prosper.

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NJEDA and Coriell Institute for Medical Research Announce New Innovation Center in Camden

American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 3, 2025

February 24, 2025) The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and the Coriell Institute for Medical Research announced the creation of a new Strategic Innovation Center (SIC) in Camden, leveraging the world-class assets available at Coriell to support biomedical research and innovation.

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Oprah Winfrey Joins T.D. Jakes to Inspire Entrepreneurs at the 2025 Good Soil Forum in Dallas

NEC X Accepting Applications for Elev X! Ignite Venture Studio

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA Awards $10,000 in Business Funding to Local Start-Ups

NJEDA Board Approves Two Programs to Advance New Jersey’s Leadership in Artificial Intelligence

How Capsule is supporting young women to build thriving businesses

Best Buy investing millions in Brown Venture Group, a firm exclusively backing BIPOC founders

Disruptive Technology Startups Selected for Morgan Stanley’s Inclusive Ventures Lab

How Understanding Multigenerational Workforces Can Make You a Better Leader

Interview: James Burnes, Ministry of Awesome

Pangyo Techno Valley: Korea’s Prime Innovation Cluster Bolstered by Local Governmental Support

Crowdstrike Accepting Applications for its Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator with AWS

Venture studio Adanian Labs fuels startup growth in Africa

NJEDA Approves NJ Innovation Evergreen Fund Investment in Women-Led Clothing Distributor

NJEDA Approves NJ Innovation Evergreen Fund Investment in Women-Led Tech Platform

Muslims come into the frame in Southeast Asia’s fintech boom

NJEDA & Nokia Bell Labs Partner to Launch Strategic Innovation Center

NJEDA and Coriell Institute for Medical Research Announce New Innovation Center in Camden

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