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When we started Neoperk Technologies as student-entrepreneurs back in 2019, we were often the youngest in the room. It gave us some comfort because we were young and crazy, and mistakes were part of the journey. I would often ask other founders, most of them elder, about their entrepreneurial path, curious about the pros and cons of diving straight into a venture versus starting with some job experience and savings. I have always been fascinated by the backstories of cricketers, entrepreneurs, and individuals alike. So, if I ever ask a personal question, forgive me as it is just my curiosity at play. Lately, I have noticed an encouraging trend of more young founders entering the startup ecosystem, especially in the agri space. It is exciting to see entrepreneurs like Adhiraj Mohapatra, innovating with plant-based leather, Parashram Akhare, building a D2F input services, Venkata Ramana Mattaparthi, creating biochar-based climate solutions, Vivek Thakkar, linking soil testing to the input supply chain and so many more! This surge of youthful energy is not only inspiring, but it also seems to make collaboration and innovation happen faster within the ecosystem. There are some exciting announcements coming soon, so stay tuned! P.S. The picture is from the EarthTech Summit 2020, where we were part of 10 young teams building sustainable solutions for the world. (We were the second youngest in that group! 😁) #Entrepreneurship #SustainableInnovation #YoungFounders #Startups #Collaboration #SoilTesting #ClimateSolutions #AgriStartups #InnovationEcosystem #SustainableFutures #YouthInBusiness #BusinessGrowth #StartupJourney #Sustainability

🌟 Europe's #Startup Ecosystem Is Thriving! The latest updates from #EU-Startups prove that European entrepreneurs are leading the charge in sustainability, health, and technology: 🔹 EcoCharge Solutions secured €2M to advance green energy and electric charging infrastructure ⚡. 🔹 NeuroSync AI raised €4.5M to bring next-level AI-powered brain health solutions 🧠. 🔹 FoodieGrow Labs landed €1.2M to revolutionize urban farming and food sustainability 🌾. These milestones reflect the resilience and innovation driving Europe’s growth as a global startup hub. 🌍 Let’s champion these innovators shaping the future. Who inspires you in the startup world? #Startups #Innovation #TechNews #GreenEnergy #BrainHealth #UrbanFarming #Sustainability #Entrepreneurship #EuropeanStartups #FutureTech #FundingRounds #EcoChargeSolutions #NeuroSyncAI #FoodieGrowLabs

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We’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on Team Market AI, the brilliant, female-led powerhouse that secured 2nd place out of 75 startups at the MarkHack Finale! Since then, they’ve achieved remarkable progress by building 5 solar-powered production facilities for agro-processors, driving impactful change in the agricultural sector. With the mentorship, resources, and network provided by the Eko Innovation Centre’s incubation program, Market AI is now setting their sights on even bigger goals. Their vision? To create more climate-smart facilities across Nigeria and onboard 50,000 vendors over the next 3 years! In the next few months, they’re leveraging the program’s training to drastically reduce post-harvest losses and inflation, transforming the agro-processing industry. Stay tuned as we continue to follow their incredible journey of innovation and impact!  Eko Innovation Centre NG #MarkHack3 #MarketAI #WomenInTech #ClimateSmartSolutions #AgroInnovation #SustainableAgriculture #TechForGood #InnovationInAction #SolarPoweredFarming #Entrepreneurship #TechStartups #LagosInnovation #Agritech

The Green Alley Award finalist announcements keep rolling in, and today, we are thrilled to introduce our fifth finalist: PulpaTronics! Electronic waste is a huge topic in the EU and PulpaTronics is here to disrupt the status quo with their invention: recyclable, paper-based RFID tags. These innovative tags are completely metal-free and chip-less, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional options. PulpaTronics' solution tackles e-waste head-on while maintaining functionality. The excitement is intense at PulpaTronics! Chloe So, CEO of PulpaTronics, expresses their company's delight: “Being part of the 6 finalists of the Green Alley Award is such an honor for us. This award shows Landbell Group's deep commitment towards a more sustainable economy through supporting green entrepreneurs. We are so grateful for the opportunity to be part of this community and are excited to pitch at the finals!” Check the post on PulpaTronics, by our CEO Jan Patrick Schulz and learn more about this startup. Visit our website for more details: https://lnkd.in/evSxnW_H Stay tuned for the reveal of our final Green Alley Award finalist! #GreenAlleyAward #GreenAlleyAward24 #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Recycling #ClosedLoop #Berlin #Startup #SustainableTech #PaperRFID

🌟 Unlock Your Innovation Potential with AICRAISE 🚀 Dear Students and Startup Enthusiasts, Have a groundbreaking idea that could change the world? 🌍 At AICRAISE, we're here to help you turn your vision into reality. Whether your focus is on clean water, renewable energy, sustainable cities, responsible consumption, climate action, or biodiversity, we provide the support you need. Our continuous pre-incubation and incubation programs guide you through ideation and validation. 🧠 Through workshops, bootcamps, and personalized mentoring, we help shape your concept into a market-ready prototype. Our mission aligns with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, especially environmental sustainability (SDGs 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 15). 🌱🌞Passionate about starting your own startup? AICRAISE is here for you. 🚀 Applications are always open. for application click this link. https://lnkd.in/gF8MF_H2 Contact us today and start your entrepreneurial journey with AICRAISE .#Innovation #Entrepreneurship #SDGs #Sustainability #AICRAISE #ImpactStartups #StudentInnovators

📣 BIG NEWS! 📣 We are thrilled to announce the launch of the BEAM Circular Accelerator in partnership with gener8tor and HawkTower! 🚀 Open to startups focused on advancing sustainability through bioeconomy solutions, our accelerator program delivers capital, coaching, and connections to help visionary teams to scale their businesses and expand their impact. The inaugural BEAM Circular Accelerator cohort will support five high-growth startups who are pioneering the future of innovation of biomanufacturing and bio-enabled climate solutions. This program offers $30K in non-dilutive funding, with an option to seek up to $100K in equity investment from HawkTower (building on their $30M commitment to early-stage bio-based innovations). In addition to gener8tor and HawkTower, the Accelerator is powered by a growing lineup of industry, innovation, and investment partners, including Berkeley Lab, University of California, Merced, Almond Board of California, California Farm Bureau, Hawkwood Biotech Partners, Enduring Planet, Schreiber Ventures, The March Group, Plug and Play Tech Center, UCANR and Western Growers. Startups will also gain access to gener8tor's global network of mentors, investors, and strategic advisors, alongside BEAM Circular’s economic development, technical, and industry connections across Northern California. 🔗 Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gXjNvf52 💡 Share this announcement with your network and tag your favorite bioeconomy entrepreneurs! #StartupAccelerator #Innovation #Sustainability #BioEconomy #Biotechnology #CircularEconomy #TechForGood #Startups #Entrepreneurship #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateTech #NorthSanJoaquinValley

Last week we launched our Innovandi Open Challenge 3! 🎉 💡 750 people registered for our online launch event that was broadcast across the world, including key figures in our industry, the start-up community, the world of science and technology and journalists. The focus of this year’s challenge is the development of carbon capture, utilisation and storage technology.  Thanks to our speakers: Ruth Herbert, Daniel Duque, Edelio Bermejo, Jan Theulen, Jan Hoppenbrouwers, Natalie Giglio, Daniel Rennie, Conor Hamill, Thomas Guillot, Claude Lorea, Devika Wattal, Paul Adeleke. The Innovandi Open Challenge 3 is our industry accelerator that partners start-ups with GCCA members to develop technologies and innovations to help the cement and concrete sector decarbonise. Find out more and apply ⬇ https://lnkd.in/gW2kHA4g #CarbonCaptureAndStorage #CCUS #CarbonCapture #ClimateTech #Incubators #Innovators #Accelerators #Entrepreneurs #StartUp #Innovandi

Innovandi Open Challenge makes industry decarbonization exciting by connecting tech start-ups and the world’s leading cement and concrete companies to accelerate the next wave of innovations to help the industry reach net zero by 2050. We applaud the efforts of GCCA – Global Cement and Concrete Association and its members for supporting startups with all they need to succeed to scale their decarbonization technologies. 🙌 This year's topic is CCUS technology to decarbonize concrete, which couldn’t be more fitting to what we do at Carbonaide and we are excited to participate! 🚀 #ccus #concrete #decarbonization