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Here’s a bold idea: let’s go from €80-100 billion to €1 trillion for impact in 10 years. Join us at #ImpactWeek to talk about how to make it happen – including how we’ll mobilise capital from across the continuum: https://zurl.co/I3Ti Seed Capital Bizkaia Fundación BBK | Obra Social Lever for Change NN Group Schneider Electric Foundation Sanofi BNP Paribas Alliance2015 SpainNAB Acted Boosting Opportunities Helvetas People in Need Welthungerhilfe (WHH)

If we’re going to manifest a thriving impact ecosystem, we need to get the ear of policymakers. That means getting bold and getting loud. We’ll share our Manifesto for Impact, deep dive on the policies shaping our work and engage directly with EU and national policymakers. Join us at #ImpactWeek: https://zurl.co/pxvJ Seed Capital Bizkaia Fundación BBK | Obra Social Lever for Change NN Group Schneider Electric Foundation Sanofi BNP Paribas Alliance2015 SpainNAB Acted Boosting Opportunities Helvetas People in Need Welthungerhilfe (WHH)

Stronger Together: Olympic victories are all about teamwork, and so is driving impactful change. Join #ImpactWeek for shining examples of collective action to bring about positive change. Get insights from public-private partnerships, former competitors working together and unexpected allegiances – these stories and more put the spotlight on why we’re better together: https://zurl.co/fo2O Seed Capital Bizkaia Fundación BBK | Obra Social Lever for Change NN Group Schneider Electric Foundation Sanofi BNP Paribas Alliance2015 SpainNAB Acted Boosting Opportunities Helvetas People in Need Welthungerhilfe (WHH)

✨ Meet Our Speakers ✨ We’re thrilled to introduce some incredible minds joining us for this year’s AlterCOP29 Summit. 🌏 From trailblazing innovators to passionate advocates, these leaders are set to inspire meaningful conversations and action! 1. Prof. Edward Tay Chairman of Infracrowd Capital and a top VC with four deep tech unicorns that focus on sustainable technology investments aligned with United Nations SDGs. He serves on innovation panels and holds academic roles at National University of Singapore and University of Oxford, contributing to carbon markets, sustainable finance, and social enterprise initiatives. 2. Dr. Aiying Wang Regional President and CEO of Envac, which develops eco-cities, hospitals, airports, and buildings to create a better environment and desirable communities. 3. Prof. Benjamin Horton Director of the Earth Observatory of Singapore at Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Professor at the Asian School of the Environment, Visiting Professor at Imperial College London, and the Lead Principal Investigator of NTU’s Climate Transformation Programme for Singapore. 4. Zac Toh Founder of CitySprouts, and lately Vidacity which aims to create an innovation ecosystem for sustainability and agri-tech startups, social enterprises, budding innovators from tertiary institutions and the community. 5. Dr. Simon JD Schillebeeckx Co-founder and Chief Vision Officer of Handprint, a regeneration-as-a-service platform that helps companies capture business value from the creation of positive impact in the world. He also co-founded the Global Mangrove Trust, a non-profit that organizes projects in mangrove restoration and is an Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at Singapore Management University. Join us on the journey toward a sustainable and resilient future! Get your ticket now at www.alterCOP.com! 💡🌱 #AlterCOP29 #ClimateAction #Sustainability #NetZero #GreenFuture #ClimateChange

💪 How can ESG strengthen both VC firms and portfolio companies? Today we share a progress update from Earlybird Health following the inaugural 2022 Impact & ESG Report published last year. 🛠️ The update features real impact stories from Earlybird Health portfolio companies, Argá Medtech SA and Ariceum Therapeutics, and the significant improvements made in ESG across the portfolio in 2023. 💸 On the VC side, the report highlights climate protection projects to offset the 2023 carbon footprint, new D&I training sessions, networking events for women in healthcare investing, and changes in employee benefits to encourage better health and work-life balance! Thanks to journalist Lucy Adams for contextualizing this approach. See her article below and feel free to download the update from our website. 📰  Read the news from Tech.eu https://bit.ly/3QdBECT 🔗 Get the updated report as a PDF: https://lnkd.in/dwfYt8x 🌍 Happy Earth Day 2024! We hope this inspires further changes across our ecosystem. cc: Lionel Carnot, Thom Rasche, John Yianni, Florent Gros, Rabab Nasrallah, PhD, Dr. Christoph Massner, Junkai Z., Kian Rokni, Elena Marchesi, Valeriya Leshukova, Elisheva Marcus & more #EBVC #Health #VC #Europe #ESG

SHF is looking forward to being a part of the 2X Global Summit 2024 next week aiming to connect gender-smart capital to #sanitationeconomies and the emerging #menstrualhealth market to unlock multiple benefits for women and girls, and the communities and economies they power! From improved #health and #education outcomes to greater economic activity and leadership and growth opportunities, the possibilities of women and girls exercising their agency, in markets and societies, are limitless. Just like our ambition to strive for #nextgenerationsanitation and #menstrualproduct access for all as a fundamental pillar of a #genderequal, #sustainable future. Learn more about our approach: www.shfund.org MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates), Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken, Grand Challenges Canada 

📢 We are pleased to announce that the board of the Konstelacja.org Foundation has adopted a resolution to amend the company agreement, allowing the foundation to use its name in both its native language and the English version. From now on, you can also find us at the domain Constellation.love. 🌟 The Konstelacja.org Foundation supports NGOs and entrepreneurs in creating organizational, process, and product innovations, new economic models, studies trends (soon on the blog: trend.wtf), tokenizes socio-economic projects at the national level, creates scenarios for activation in the ESG areas and maintaining ESG status (currently being discussed with doctor #MichalInglot and the Ministry of Climate in terms of certification), develops new measurement tools for Result Indicators and project sustainability, provides education and coaching to unlock potential, offers venture building services, and connects people. The foundation also generates demographic programs to counteract population aging, civic mobilization programs, and focuses on supporting women. Soon, a new stakeholder in the eko-system.net economic ecosystem will be the femi.one incubator. Additionally, we are fighting to establish a VC fund dedicated to supporting women. We invite you to visit our website and follow our activities! ✨ http://constellation.love #Foundation #Konstelacja #tokenESG #tokenization #CompanyAmendment #adamargo #ConstellationLove #International #NewOpportunities #ESG #SupportingWomen #Innovations #FemiOne #VCFundForWomen

♀️A very Happy International Women’s Day to all! ♀️ On this important day, which this year is themed #InspireInclusion, we are proud to work with so many talented females in both our own team and across our 16 portfolio companies. Inspiring women into venture capital as well encouraging female entrepreneurship is paramount in the fight against climate change. Meet some of the incredible women that are doing just that... ⭐ Co-founders Dr Sarah Cleary, PhD and Dr Holly Reeve of HydRegen, an exciting #biotech company with the potential to revolutionise and decarbonise the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors, replacing toxic metal catalysts for cleaner, safer and more sustainable production. ⭐Co-founders Noor Azlin Mokhtar and Suhaiza Ahmad Jamhor of HutanBio, an innovative #biotech company that is unlocking the biofuel puzzle. 10 years of research and a trillion samples in the world’s largest ever marine #microalgae bioprospecting programme have created HutanBio’s high energy density, low carbon fuel solution. ⭐Co-founders Angela de Manzanos and Kerry Weaver of FA Bio, a British bio-tech company that is revolutionising sustainable agriculture. Intensive agriculture and overuse of agrochemicals have contributed to a 70% biodiversity loss. FA Bio’s game-changing bioproducts have the potential to boost crop productivity and provide a natural alternative to chemical fertilisers. ⭐Co-founder Buffy Price of Carbon Re, AI powered decarbonisation technology for the foundation industries, applying the latest advances in AI and machine learning to uncover energy efficiencies and reduce costs and carbon emissions in industrial processes. ⭐Co-founder Orla Shields of Kamma Data. The UK property sector is the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK. Kamma's innovative geospatial technology is the first to quantify the full emissions footprint of residential property - crucial in helping this sector to achieve #NetZero. ⭐Co-founder Alice Tyler of Piclo creating innovative software solutions that help make electricity grids smarter, flexible and more sustainable. Piclo’s products are used by flex buyers and sellers across six countries, and is globally recognised as the industry standard for local flexibility markets. I'm sure you'll agree, an incredible group of female pioneers. #womenintech #womeninvc #womenincleantech #venturecapital #diversity #womeninventurecapital #internationalwomensday #climatechange #climatetech #femaleentrepreneurship #femaleentrepreneurs

🌟 A Pioneering Summit on the Horizon! 🌟 It is with great enthusiasm that I extend an invitation to you all for an event that promises to be a landmark in our journey towards a sustainable bioeconomy - The Green Horizons Summit 2024. 🌿 Why Attend? This summit is more than an event; it's a catalyst for change, uniting thought leaders, innovators, and pioneers from across Europe and beyond. Together, we will explore and shape the future of our bioeconomy through critical themes, including: Sustainability in Action: Our path to a climate-neutral economy. Innovations in Food: The exciting frontier of alternative proteins. Biotechnology's Role in Agrifood: Transforming food production for a better tomorrow. Empowering the Youth: Fostering the next generation's role in our bioeconomy. Startup Pitch Battle: Where innovation meets opportunity. 🚀 I am particularly excited to share insights and engage in dialogues about how we can collectively foster innovation and sustainability within our regions. This summit is a unique platform for us to learn, share, and co-create the future of food and beyond. 📅 Mark Your Calendar! Do not miss out on this opportunity to be part of defining conversations and innovative showcases on March 13th. 👉 Secure Your Spot: Register now at https://lnkd.in/erTww7mP and be ready to dive into a day full of inspiration, innovation, and impactful connections, whether you join us in person or virtually. This summit represents a pivotal moment for all of us engaged in shaping a resilient and sustainable bioeconomy. Your participation is crucial as we navigate these transformative times together. Let's make the Green Horizons Summit 2024 a milestone event in our collective journey towards a brighter, more sustainable future. I look forward to welcoming you there and forging new paths together! #GreenHorizonsSummit2024 #BioekonomikosForumas2024