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"Wecatalyzing an ecosystem of a diversity of tech startups to deliver social impact and leverage potential for good."
That's the mission of the UNICEF Venture Fund, which is launching a new era with a pledge from 26 tech companiesof which 36% are from emerging economiesthat will provide financial or in-kind support to help UNICEF solve some of the world's "most challenging problems affecting children," the fund says in a press release.
Over the last decade, the Venture Fund has made equity-free financial investments in 81 companies in 37 countries, providing mentoring and access to markets for solutions to some of the world's most challenging problems.
Now, the fund " embarks on a new era of its investment approach," it says.
"Our vision is to expand its reach and leverage potential of technology for good, alumni start-ups working on frontier technologies including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and machine learning, all from emerging economies," says lead investor Hanna Burkhardt.
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Mary Ann Wolf is president and executive director of the Public School Forum of North Carolina.Wolf: In local public schools across North Carolina, millions of students receive breakfast and lunch at...more
Oti - the Israeli Autism Association, is advancing the development of children and adults on the autism spectrum.Recent years have witnessed a profound transformation in our understanding of autism...more
COPEMA seeks to mobilise parliamentary support to increase domestic funding and ensure effective implementation of malaria control strategies.The disease accounts for approximately 600,000 deaths...more
MP Tourism Unveils Immersive Zone at KidZania Showcasing the State's Top Attractions.The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Experience Center was officially inaugurated at Kid Zania Mumbai.The initiative is...more
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