Accelerator / 15 posts found
Booking.com launches accelerator to support startups in sustainable tourism
Nice to see Booking.com launching a startup accelerator for companies that promote sustainable tourism. A mere dent in the industry, no doubt, but a start. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Propeller Selects 31 Social Ventures for Startup Accelerator Program
There’s an acceleration in accelerators supporting socially-driven enterprises. Great to see. Here’s one in New Orleans backing 31 of them, ranging from art therapy to SAAS for scientists. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Accelerating Startups Under Blockade
Gaza is under siege. As a result, it now has the highest unemployment population in the world. With its infrastructure in tatters from Israeli bombardment, it’s an unlikely place to see a technology accelerator. But maybe that’s what’s needed to give some economic hope. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Entrepreneurs Need More than Passion and Point Solutions to address social issues
Entrepreneurs looking to solve social issues are great at coming up with ideas and passion. But to take root, they need to adopt a more systems-thinking approach. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Unreasonable Lab Virginia Supports 8 Entrepreneurs with Mission-driven Startups
Unreasonable Lab Virginia is creating a class to supports 8 mission-driven startups. Taking them through a business validation process, the goal is by the end to have them prepared for the real world with validated tests and a viable plan. This is a model that should be everywhere. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Chobani’s Incubator Seeks Purpose-Driven Food Startups
Chobani is a fantastic food success story, growing to $10Bn in a decade. Now it’s created an incubator for mission-driven food startups – natural affordable food. Perfect mission alignment. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Australia’s first Indigenous Start-up Weekend
Startup weekend in Brisbane, Australia, looks to help indigenous locals start their own businesses. With self-employment at 1/3 the level of non-indigenous, the programme should be welcome. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Shell’s Access to Finance Dashboard helps Low-Carbon Startups Find Funding
Shell trying to get ahead of the curve by helping Low Carbon startups find funding. You may be cynical, but it should be a pretty valuable resource. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Tech Nonprofit Accelerator, Fast Forwards, Raises $1.25m Funding
Great to see an accelerator that focuses on tech not-for-profit organisations secure funding to continue its work. Fast Forward has backing from the likes of Google and Omidyar Networks to support its mission. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Startup Ogden’s model for bolstering its community’s economy
Startup Ogden is providing working space and investment to help local businesses grow. Funded initially by the university and city, it’s aim is to be sustainable, and plough back profits into the community. Nice model. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE