Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

From navigating complex regulations and securing funding to connecting with and growing a network, entrepreneurs in Vietnam face a unique set of challenges as they build their businesses: Access to capital: Securing funding for a new business can be elusive, particularly for startups.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 13, 2025

(January 3, 2025) The New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) awarded over $500,000 in funding to seven New Jersey startups under the Food and Agriculture Research & Development Pilot Seed Grant Program.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Silicon-Valley based VC firm 500 Global and German’s economic development agency Gesellschaft fu?r r Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) will train managers of leading accelerators in Africa over the next two years, to help them establish sustainable business models that commandeer greater influence in their ecosystems.

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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. For more information, including additional eligibility requirements, click here.

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

At Rise of the Rest, we’ve spent years traversing the country, spotlighting emerging startup hubs, and building a network of entrepreneurial champions and ecosystem builders beyond Silicon Valley, New York City, and Boston. Market : The startup is addressing a significant, often underserved, need or problem in the market.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A groundbreaking advancement in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology is set to transform the industry as Greenville-based startup, Advanced Power & Energy, secures a significant investment of $500,000 from the Mercer County Innovation Fund, in collaboration with Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern Pennsylvania.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 29, 2018

A successful entrepreneur, businessman and EO Bahrain member, Suhail Algosaibi had long thought about how he could use his position and his company—FALAK Consulting—to make real, radical and sustainable change in his corner of the world. Contributing to Sustainable Development. Suhail is also a member of EO Bahrain.

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Revolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The company’s sustainable growing techniques yield nutritious, chemical pesticide-free non-GMO fruits and vegetables at scale, using 90 percent less water than traditional open-field agriculture and 100 percent recycled rainwater. It is a pioneer in what the American startups of the future can?—?and and should?—?look look like.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Singapore is quickly turning into a hub for food-tech startups , partly because of government initiatives supporting the development of meat alternatives. This is the first time the startup has taken external investment, and the funding exceeded its original target of $7 million.

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Ian Hathaway

JULY 28, 2020

After three eventful years , I’m excited to say that my new book— The Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem , with Brad Feld —is officially available to the public today! I learned so much in the process and developed a large number of meaningful relationships along the way that will last a lifetime.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 24, 2020

STATE COLLEGE, PA – Seventeen companies located in central and northern PA recently received an investment from Ben Franklin Technology Partners that will allow them to further develop and commercialize new products, processes, or software applications. To learn more about Ben Franklin, visit cnp.benfranklin.org. www.reflexioninteractive.com.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 12, 2025

December 20, 2024 ) Applications for Delawares fifth annual Startup302 funding competition will be accepted January 2 through 26 from technology-enabled startups with high-growth potential and at least one founding team member from an underrepresented group. Thanks to sponsors, there is no charge to enter.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 10, 2024

On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Ben Franklin Technology Partners hosted a virtual pitch event for their TechCelerator Startup Bootcamp. Eight entrepreneurial teams presented their business startup ideas to a panel of judges, friends, family, and other community members for a chance to win $10,000 to launch their business.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

And in the next two years, Wavemaker Impact hopes to launch 8 to 12 new sustainability-focused businesses. The climatetech venture builder also has the support of EDB New Ventures, the venture-building arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 20, 2023

Even as VC funding dries up across the world, development finance institutions (DFIs) are looking to African startups to deploy their dry powder. In addition to backing VC funds in the region, the organization aims to make more direct equity investments in startups, adding to the four African companies it invested in last year.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Emerging entrepreneurs and small business owners who are developing a new, product, process, or software application – and need startup funding, need to know about the Ben Franklin program. Tech-startups and small manufacturers have been getting their “start” with Ben Franklin Technology Partners for nearly 40 years.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 5, 2022

ERIE, PA – Ben Franklin Technology Partners is pleased to announce a partnership with the Erie Community Foundation creating the Hartman Innovation Fund for startup technology and existing small manufacturers in Erie County, PA. About Ben Franklin Technology Partners.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 20, 2022

Jamil Wyne is an advisor, investor and author focusing on entrepreneurship, technology and economic development in emerging markets. A close look at Singapore’s thriving startup ecosystem. As of October, climate-tech startups had raised over $32 billion in 2021 and, according to Dealroom and London & Co., Contributor.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

million (€3 million) in electric motorcycle startup Zembo to help it grow its business. Zembo, a French startup with operations in Uganda was founded in 2018 and sells electric motorcycles through a lease-to-own program. We look forward to continuing to serve our customers and making sustainable mobility a reality in Uganda,” he said.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 18, 2023

based food startup Eat Just, says it is the only cultivated meat producer in the world with the ability to sell to consumers. Finding way to produce cultivated meat without animal serums is one of the key challenges alternative protein startups are trying to solve. The brand, which is the cultivated meat division of U.S.-based

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Now there is a new book to add to the ecosystem building library — Creating Startup Junkies: Building Sustainable Venture Ecosystems in Unexpected Places by Jeff Amerine and Jeff Standridge. Many ecosystem builders may already be familiar with Amerine and Stanbridge through the Startup Junkies podcast.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 10, 2020

And yet, our economic policies espoused by governments and traditional economic developers continue to focus on attracting existing big businesses. But ecosystem building still hasn’t gone mainstream—it’s a mostly unknown approach to economic development. The goal of ESHIP Goal 6 is to change that.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

You’ve decided to launch a technology-enabled startup with a positive social impact! Now the bad news: some venture capitallists have a bias against startups with an explicit positive social impact, on the grounds that they have a smaller addressable market, and that the founders are not sufficiently focused on creating shareholder wealth.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JANUARY 13, 2021

Thornburgh understood emerging economic trends and had a vision for Pennsylvania. His idea embraced the promise of high-paying, sustainable jobs created because of technological advances and breakthroughs achieved by the Commonwealth’s tech-based entrepreneurs and innovative manufacturers. The Commonwealth needed a path forward.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 15, 2022

Atarraya , creator of Shrimpbox, a sustainable “plug-and-play” shrimp farming technology, is swimming to the surface after being in stealth mode since 2019. That grew into aquaculture farming technology with Russek and his team creating a startup company around it called Maricultura Vigas. million in Series A dollars, and a new U.S.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

startup has come top with a “decentralized workspace” idea which it plans to roll out across the U.K. Patch’s first site will open in Chelmsford, Essex in early November, and the startup says several more sites are planned for 2022. Now, a new U.K. It’s now raised a $1.1 Grays Yard.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 16, 2022

This undisclosed investment is Google’s third from the $50 million Africa Investment Fund targeted at the continent’s early- and growth-stage startups, which the company CEO Sundar Pichai announced last October. The TechCrunch Startup Battlefield Africa winner in 2017 is currently present in Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 20, 2024

Selected finalists will present their innovative business ideas to a panel of judges, competing for up to $50,000 in prize money to help launch their startups. Their innovative approach harnesses the potential of biochar to sequester carbon, improve soil quality, and promote sustainable agriculture. Learn more at benfranklin1.wpenginepowered.com

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 20, 2024

Selected finalists will present their innovative business ideas to a panel of judges, competing for up to $50,000 in prize money to help launch their startups. Their innovative approach harnesses the potential of biochar to sequester carbon, improve soil quality, and promote sustainable agriculture.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

February 15, 2024) – To respond to challenges faced by New Jersey technology and biotechnology companies in raising capital, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is launching monthly Innovation Programs Office Hours to highlight programs offered by the Authority to stimulate the innovation economy.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2024

April 24, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has closed its first four approvals under the Angel Match Program , awarding a total of $2 million to support early-stage technology companies. This early commitment from the NJEDA catalyzes additional financing in these innovative startups.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 28, 2023

First in-person finals conclude Delaware’s annual funding contest for technology and tech-enabled startups led by members of underfunded groups WILMINGTON, Del. Delaware is a very inclusive and diverse community with many resources and opportunities to help empower and lift up startup companies,” said Crell. “To What an exciting day!

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 2, 2024

(May 1, 2024) – Yesterday, Governor Phil Murphy, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) joined company leaders to cut the ribbon on HAX, LLC’s newly constructed United States flagship headquarters located at 707 Broad Street in Newark. headquarters.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 19, 2024

July 17, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today approved an investment into Newark Venture Partners, III, L.P. Additionally, up to $1 million of the NJEDA’s aggregate commitment will be invested through a fund to exclusively invest in Newark-based startups.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

About the NJEDA The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth. The post NJEDA Program Helps to Draw Investment Interest into Innovative NJ Startups appeared first on American Entrepreneurship Today®.

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Jason Malki

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

He has 25 years’ experience in AI and related technologies, and over 10 years at the C-level of driving large projects in various areas for economic development. What motivated you to launch your startup? What has been your biggest challenge when growing your startup? What are your future plans for your startup?

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 14, 2023

October 12, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved the first investment in an emerging New Jersey company from the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund (NJIEF). First Complete Cycle of Investment Under Novel State Program Benefits Newark Provider of HR Gaming Platform TRENTON, N.J.

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