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🌍🚀 The Global Startup Ecosystem Report Climatetech Edition is live and we are listed among the Global Top Ecosystem Players in #Cleantech! Launched at COP28 UAE in Dubai, this data-driven report by Startup Genome and the Global Entrepreneurship Network, together with Canada's Ocean Supercluster, Cleantech Group, La Zone Bleue, and Mississippi Development Authority presents expert insights into startup activity in Cleantech and the Blue Economy and provides key knowledge for entrepreneurs, support organizations, and policymakers. Insights include: ✅ Between H1 2020 and H1 2023 Cleantech Series A funding has increased 73% and Series B funding has increased 166%. ✅ Singapore moved up 18 places in the Cleantech ranking, from 26 to 8, and is the only Asian ecosystem in the top 10. ✅ Europe has surpassed North America in its share of Blue Economy Series A funding. Read the full report: https://brnw.ch/21wF0jG #ClimatetechReport

🚀 Behold & partners are scaling to Peru! 🌎✨ 🌎After the announcement that we are replicating our model in #panama #costarica #guatemala #centralamerica we are thrilled to announce another international collaboration!  Behold International is teaming up with Redesign Lab to set up CleantechHUB Peru in 2024! 💡 🌱 This strategic alliance allows us to design comprehensive programs for climate entrepreneurs, guiding them through #ideation #incubation #acceleration #growth stages. 🌐💚 🤝🏼Focusing on building a robust ecosystem, driving regional international scaling, and providing access to financing and investment for startups, this is just a glimpse of what we have in store. ♻️We will start at some selected universities and this is an open call for the entire #climate #entrepreneurship #cleantech #innovation #ecosystem actors to please reach out to partner in fixing climate change, one start to scale up at a time!! We're in love with this partnership and the positive impact we'll create together! 🌍 Stay tuned for more news coming soon. Gideon Blaauw, Mónica Avila Forero, Eddie Ajalcriña, Lorenzo Ortiz, Franseska Quezada. #cleantech #cleantechhubperu #globalcollaboration #climateentrepreneurship #innovationimpact #sustainability #peru #costarica #guatemala #colombia #breakingnews🚀💚

Empowering Innovation: DigitA's Impactful Day 1 at the African Startup Conference 2023! As the curtains drew on Day 1 of the African Startup Conference, DigitA continued to showcase our commitment to empowering innovation through purposeful partnerships and driving digital dialogue. During Day 1, we had the privilege of engaging with notable participants, including the Algerian Minister of Knowledge Economy, Startups, and Micro-Enterprises, Yacine Oualid, at our Booth. Also in attendance were the Ministers of Startups/Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Tunisia, South Africa, Botswana and Mali. This is a testament to how DigitA is actively contributing to the ongoing discussions, fostering innovation, and championing entrepreneurial growth across Africa. We also participated in insightful sessions with other stakeholders. Partnership with Purpose: At DigitA, collaboration is at the core of how we work. Leading up to this conference, we collaborated extensively with the Algerian Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Startups, and Micro-Enterprises. Together, we orchestrated the gathering of key ecosystem stakeholders across Africa, co-designed and implemented insightful panel sessions, and facilitated conversations on how African countries are steering their economies forward through Digital Evolution. Our approach is about solving for pace and precision, evident in the coming together of key Government officials and Ministers to forge a unified framework for driving economic prosperity in Africa. Driving Digital Dialogues: Our experts are at the forefront of driving discussions that matter. Today (Day 2), our team members will participate in additional panel sessions, offering perspectives on how countries are leveraging technology to shape their economic landscapes. By actively participating in these dialogues, we are reinforcing our position as leaders shaping the future of digital progress in Africa. Watch this space for more updates as we continue our journey of Empowering Innovation at the African Startup Conference! CC: Oswald Osaretin Guobadia Osazuwa Timmy Obaseki Tracy Isaac #DigitA #AfricanStartupConference #DigitalEvolution

MassChallenge Switzerland Announces Its 2024 Early-Stage Accelerator Cohort 🌍🚀 MassChallenge Switzerland has unveiled its 2024 cohort, including Kenya's Organic Fields among the 103 early-stage startups selected from 37 countries. This elite group represents the top 8% of global applications, chosen by over 300 independent experts for their innovative and sustainable solutions. Organic Fields, a social-environmental enterprise, tackles food waste by converting it into organic fertilizer, aligning perfectly with MassChallenge's sustainability goals. This 4-month program will provide these startups with world-class mentoring, corporate partnerships, and invaluable networking opportunities. Matthew Lashmar, Managing Director of MassChallenge Switzerland, expressed his enthusiasm: “Now the fun starts, and we can’t wait to help these startups connect with our partners and mentors. We aim to support their growth and add value to our community and society." The program will culminate on October 31st with an awards ceremony, where the top startups will compete for up to CHF 1 million in zero-equity prize money and other in-kind prizes. #Sustainability #Startup #Innovation #MassChallenge #Kenya #OrganicFields #Entrepreneurship #GreenTech 🌱💡

📢💧 UpLink is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with Imagine H2O as a core UpLink Innovation Ecosystem Partner for water. Imagine H2O empowers water-focused innovators by providing the resources needed to transform promising water start-ups into scalable, high-impact businesses. Since 2009, Imagine H2O has supported 217 startups who have deployed their solutions in 50+ countries and have raised more than $1B in investment. 🤝 The Imagine H2O and UpLink collaboration will enhance support for startups as they scale, focusing on identifying high-impact innovations and providing specialized resources, mentorship, and funding opportunities. This partnership will also facilitate connections and collaborations among ‘aquapreneurs’, industry and utility experts, as well as mentors and partners beyond the water sector. 💭 To become an Ecosystem Partner for water and learn more about the Aquapreneur Innovation Initiative, visit UpLink: https://ow.ly/2hnE50S8epB #Water #SDG6 #WaterSecurity #FutureOfWater #WaterInvesting #WaterScarcity #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #ImagineH2O #Aquapreneurs HCLTech HCL Enterprise

🚀INVESTMED wraps up its impactful journey! The final press conference summarized activities and milestones achieved since 2020. Over 10 media outlets cover the closing event, highlighting progress made by startups and incubators in Egypt, Lebanon, and Tunisia. Co-financed by the EU, the project empowers MSMEs in the green, blue, and creative industries, fostering sustainability and job creation. Read more about the journey and impact of INVESTMED: #INVESTMED #EUProjects #SustainableEconomy #MSMEs #EntrepreneurshipSuccess

Exciting news! We are highlighted as a 'Top Blue Economy' investor for sub-Saharan Africa in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report Climate-tech Edition, launched at the ongoing COP28 UAE. The data-driven report by Startup Genome and the Global Entrepreneurship Network, provides valuable insights into Clean-tech and the Blue Economy. It ranks global ecosystems for their strength in the sectors and highlights startup activity and associated investments. Explore the full report for key findings and trends: https://lnkd.in/dTyDg3wN #COP28UAE #ClimatetechReport #Cleantech #BlueEconomy #InnovationLeaders #EntrepreneurshipInsights

No matter where you are in Alberta, we got you covered! The Alberta Innovation Network is the place to start if you are looking for experts to help you get your innovative ideas rolling or to scaleup your company! Learn more about us here! 👇🏽 #innovation #alberta #startup #scaleups #regionalinnovation #albertainnovates #entrepreneurs Alberta Innovates

Expert panellist for the De Beers Group and WomHub GreenTech Accelerator program last month focusing on the role of AI and Cybersecurity in shaping a thriving GreenTech start up as well as scale up ecosystem in Africa. At the core of the conversation was how women in STEM can leverage on their social capital to enable their GreenTech businesses into global scale ups. Amazing speakers and GreenTech startups co-creating to activate a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in South Africa I am excited to see how the cohort uses these golden nuggets to connect with impact investors such as Push Local Ventures who are looking to invest in GreenTech start ups pioneering sustainable solutions on the continent De Beers Canada Inc (DBCI) Yvette Haguma Zubeida Zwavel Gargi Mishra, PhD University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town Launch Africa Ventures #business #green #greentech #AI #capetown #womhub #debeers #sustainability #panel #education #accelerator #startup #scaleup #venturecapital #impactinvesting #pushlocalventures #southafrica

Today I want to present a #hugeopportunity for #climatestartups. If you are the one, you can receive up to US$230,000 in equity-free #funding and great technical support from top experts and coaches. Does your solution support #climate change #adaptation , #mitigate climate impacts, or build #resilience ? The #Digital Green Innovation Acceleration Programme, an initiative by WFP Innovation Accelerator and digital.global will support several high-impact ventures solving pressing environmental challenges in #Africa. Apply today - link in comments ⬇ #Tech4Good #climatechange #Digitalization #socent #socialinnovation #startups European Union Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH #cliamtetech #cliamtefinance #socent #socialinnovation #socialimpact #network #startupcommunity #startups #innovative #socialinnovation #socialbusiness #socialinnovation #socialentrepreneur #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #techforgood #tech