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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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2021

We are brainstorming a new solution to a widespread challenge in many countries: How to develop a self-sustaining, independent local tech ecosystem. Then you have national and local governmental organizations interested in promoting economic growth and job creation. More posts by this contributor. Canada and Europe.

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AsiaTechDaily

JANUARY 19, 2023

The fintech company, which was the first to digitize BPR in accelerating the financial inclusion in Indonesia’s tier 2 and tier 3 cities, said that the funding round was led by East Ventures (Growth fund). It was also participated by AlphaTrio Sustainable Technology Fund, Skystar Capital, Sovereign’s Capital, Ozora, and Gobi Partners.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

How much small business digital transformation could boost economic growth. The study shows that the economies of the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, the UK, Germany, and France could increase by 5.5%, as well as observe a 42% faster growth rate if small business digitalization increased. Only 5% say they may need to shutter.

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Forward Cities

JULY 2, 2019

This past April, we invited a group of ecosystem practitioners from Buffalo, Richmond, and Jacksonville to see how different communities in Indianapolis are seeking to provide greater access, financing, and support for entrepreneurs of color and others who are disconnected from traditional business networks.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 17, 2024

“Powered by NJEDA’s Strategic Innovation Center program, NJFAST aims to make New Jersey a national leader in fintech and insuretech by supporting innovation, which will help empower startups and drive the creation of new technologies that in turn will create jobs and support long-term, sustainable economic growth across the state.”

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

That is simply not sustainable to foster the economic growth our Commonwealth needs. Chronic under funding over the years puts at risk many of the services that support desirable companies, which provide highly paid, sustainable jobs to Pennsylvanians. million per year.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

March 5, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) held the first in-person meeting of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) last week, bringing together a diverse group of investors, entrepreneurs, and mentors for presentations and networking sessions.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2024

This early commitment from the NJEDA catalyzes additional financing in these innovative startups. The ultimate goal is to foster an entrepreneurial ecosystem that leads to greater economic growth by providing companies with crucial funding for product development, marketing, research and development, and other working capital needs.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 30, 2024

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is extending the deadline of its Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) for the planned New Jersey Green Fund (NJGF) indefinitely, until a formal application is launched.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Full details, including eligibility requirements and pre-applications, can be found here. Calvert Impact is a nonprofit organization primarily focused on financing sectors ignored by mainstream capital markets and has been supporting community and economic development organizations for nearly 30 years.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 4, 2024

This program offered by the NJEDA provides Imunon with investor-friendly ways to finance its clinical development programs,” said IMUNON’s executive vice president and CFO Jeffrey W. About the NJEDA The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 26, 2021

We believe that young social entrepreneurs have a key role to play in contributing to the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).”. Established in 1976; the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is one of the United Nations Agencies working in Jordan and is the main convener of sustainable development.

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Impact Hub

JUNE 11, 2019

Many of our events and programming are focused on our impact areas: sustainability, education, and innovation. Member organization Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii Director Rafael Bergstrom at our Sustainable Development Goals event. One of the many events held in the Lounge at the Impact Hub Honolulu, located in Kakaako.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 14, 2023

The NJIEF is unique to New Jersey because of its self-sustaining model, designed to create a continuous loop of investment and mentorship,” said New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. As part of this financing round by Emerging Fund Management more fresh capital comes into the state to alongside Newark Venture partners.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This program is funded by the Main Street Recovery Finance Program, which was established under the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020 (ERA). The Small Business E-Commerce Support Program is the fifth pilot program the NJEDA approved under the Main Street Recovery Finance Program.

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Impact Hub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

The report features details of how communities of entrepreneurs globally are creating significant change in combating the world’s most challenging problems and are contributing significantly to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Connect to advisors and experts: 68%. Develop skills and capabilities: 65%.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Especially in industries like biotechnology, the New Jersey Entrepreneur Support Program provides a unique solution to assist New Jersey companies in their financing endeavors when opportunities for private investment are not available.” For a full list of eligibility requirements and further information on the program, visit [link].

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

These predevelopment costs are necessary for the developer to incur before they can seek short-term construction financing. The Emerging Developer Fund will further the administration’s efforts to break barriers and foster growth,” said New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency Executive Director Melanie Walter.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 20, 2023

Approvals made by the NJEDA Board include: Aspire Program : Three residential development projects in Camden, Morristown, and Newark were approved under the Aspire Program for tax credits to help bridge financing gaps. This marks the first residential Aspire Program approvals, which was created by the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020.

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Impact Hub

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Renewable energy investment, reduced consumption, and sustainable practices are vital for true progress. It fuels innovation, economic growth, employment, and public health. Fact: Revolutionising Transformation Net zero requires a transformative shift in industries, agriculture, and finance.

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Impact Hub

JUNE 1, 2021

During the 1-2 June workshop, an in-depth review of the Jordan social enterprise ecosystem was conducted; opportunities and gaps were discussed alongside topics such as return on investment, institutional frameworks, access to finance, impact measurement & management and international impact certification practices.

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Ian Hathaway

MARCH 31, 2020

government played a decisive role in getting the whole thing kickstarted, and for a period of time, sustained its development in the early stages. states continue to experiment with ways to spark entrepreneurial finance. But that doesn’t change the fact the U.S. Department of Defense during World War II and the Cold War that followed.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 13, 2023

Program offers loans to finance clean energy projects or the creation or expansion of clean energy businesses TRENTON, N.J. April 12, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will host a virtual public information session on the New Jersey Clean Energy Loans (NJ CELs) Program on Monday, April 17 at 1:00 p.m.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 16, 2022

When talking about social economy, these are the basic principles that should set the policy framework for defining the job market, as well as for boosting social and economic well-being through social and sustainable entrepreneurial initiatives and preserving nature.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 18, 2024

The curriculum will provide training in subjects such as managerial finance, accounting, and financial statement preparations; human resources development and management; business model design; marketing and customer development; and more.

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TechCrunch

JULY 29, 2022

We were building to match the growth of the economy and now face significant headwinds that simply didn’t exist six months ago. We grew our headcount too quickly in anticipation of continued economic growth and that decision rests on us alone. To Those Leaving Our ClearCrew. – Michele & Andrew.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

“With East Africa’s abundant renewable energy, this market can leapfrog to clean, modern electric transit at the exact moment that African cities emerge as the next center of economic growth. We are excited to partner with BasiGo and support the team’s audacious vision to transform the public bus transport sector in Africa.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 31, 2021

” As part of the package that directly impacts startups, there’s a proposal for a $27 billion Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator to mobilize private investment, according to the White House. Financing the future startup nation. Given the steady drumbeat of climate disasters that hit the U.S.

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Impact Hub

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Meet some of the outstanding African entrepreneurs addressing challenges in sectors ranging from finance to healthcare to education and keep an eye out for the program’s Dealbook, where the full cohort will be featured. Electricity and gas supply. About 80 million Nigerians face daily blackouts. Technology services.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JULY 22, 2022

All the dominant economic “-isms” assume never ending growth. Therefore, if debt is expanding faster than economic growth, you just need to apply an infinite growth and time scale, and the government will default 100% of the time.

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