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Innovative businesses that support local communities

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

YLAI Network members Juliana Nieva de Castillo from Tucumán, Argentina and Julio César Bueno Cruz from Cali, Colombia illustrate two forms of social innovation and community support through unique business concepts. World Bank experts say that without urgent action, global waste will increase by 70 percent of current levels by 2050.

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AI-driven energy startup Octopus hits $2B mark after $200M investment from Tokyo Gas

TechCrunch

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has set a target of reaching net-zero by 2050. Octopus has also launched Electric Juice, an electric vehicle roaming network, and partnered with Tesla to launch Tesla Power. Japanese renewables lag the U.K. by 50% (renewables in Japan in 2019 accounted for 18.9% of electricity versus 37.9%

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Salesforce leads $15M investment in Asian HR tech platform Darwinbox

TechCrunch

It also provides its customers with a social network for their employees to remain connected with one another and an AI assistant to apply for a leave or set up meetings with quick voice commands from their phones. “We will be leveraging the power of our platform to do a lot more.

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Rebranded Toyota Ventures invests $300 million in emerging tech and carbon neutrality 

TechCrunch

By that same token, the new Climate Fund seeks to invest in startups that can help Toyota accelerate its goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050. The fund is accepting online pitches on its website from entrepreneurs seeking early-stage funding.

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TRIREC, INNOPOWER team up for $100m green energy fund

AsiaTechDaily

This strategic partnership will help catalyze the investment in companies that are making substantial contributions towards the global target of achieving a net-zero economy by 2050, according to the announcement.

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Breakthrough Energy Fellows announces 3rd Cohort to accelerate Climate-tech Innovation

American Entrepreneurship

With the goal of getting the world to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, Breakthrough Energy’s fellows program seeks to help innovators accelerate their clean technology. Once in the program members are given critical resources that includes research funding, mentorship, education, and access to the extensive Breakthrough Energy network.

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Singapore’s InterContinental Energy Attracts $115M Funding from GIC and Hy24

AsiaTechDaily

Hy24’s investment through its Clean Hydrogen Infrastructure Fund injects capital and introduces a valuable network of leading industrial and financial players deeply involved in the entire hydrogen value chain. With this, the market is expected to gain momentum from 2030, as per the insights from the International Energy Agency.

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