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Vietnam Launches $240K Program to Fund Green Startups
Planet WinsApr 20

Vietnam Launches $240K Program to Fund Green Startups

Vietnam just launched a new program connecting climate-tech startups with $240,000 in funding and expert support to tackle emissions while creating jobs. The partnership between Vietnam's Ministry of Finance, South Korea, and global partners aims to accelerate the country's journey to net-zero emissions.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)3 min read
Indonesian Startups Win $4K in Green Energy Challenge
SolutionsMay 25

Indonesian Startups Win $4K in Green Energy Challenge

Young entrepreneurs in Indonesia are getting real support to launch green businesses, with cash prizes and interest-free loans helping turn their ideas into reality. A spatial intelligence platform just won top honors in a program that's already helped 460 young founders.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)2 min read
India's Karnataka Launches $18M Fund for Deeptech Startups
InnovationJan 28

India's Karnataka Launches $18M Fund for Deeptech Startups

Karnataka just opened applications for Elevate NxT, offering grants up to $12,000 per startup to fuel innovations in AI, quantum computing, and green energy. The program aims to transform cutting-edge research into real-world solutions that could change how we live and work.

YourStory India2 min read
New Fund Helps Green Startups Escape the 'Valley of Death
SolutionsFeb 18

New Fund Helps Green Startups Escape the 'Valley of Death

A climate tech investor created a hybrid funding model that connects sustainable material startups with big buyers, solving the catch-22 that kills most physical product companies. Ralph Lauren is the first major brand joining the platform.

TechCrunch2 min read
UAE Startup Wins $136K to Green Deserts With AI Biochar
Planet WinsJun 12

UAE Startup Wins $136K to Green Deserts With AI Biochar

A homegrown UAE company just won Dubai Holding's top sustainability prize for turning desert sand into fertile soil using artificial intelligence. HyveGeo will receive $136,000 and a fully funded pilot to scale their climate solution across Dubai.

Google News - Uae Innovation2 min read
8 Startups Compete for €25K Prize in Green Electronics
InnovationJul 7

8 Startups Compete for €25K Prize in Green Electronics

Eight innovative startups from six countries are revolutionizing electronics manufacturing with solutions that turn toxic waste into treasure. They'll compete for €25,000 at Munich's electronica 2026 in November.

Google News - Germany Innovation2 min read
Newtrace Raises $6.3M to Make Green Hydrogen Affordable
Planet WinsMar 10

Newtrace Raises $6.3M to Make Green Hydrogen Affordable

A Bengaluru startup just secured $6.3 million to solve green hydrogen's biggest problem: cost. Their breakthrough electrode technology could help make clean energy competitive with fossil fuels within the next year.

YourStory India2 min read
Tanzania-Germany Program Launches 8 Women-Led Startups
Planet WinsApr 14

Tanzania-Germany Program Launches 8 Women-Led Startups

A partnership between Tanzania and Germany just propelled eight women entrepreneurs toward international markets through an innovative accelerator program. Four startups are now heading to Germany for global exposure in the green and blue economy sectors.

Google News - Germany Innovation2 min read
15 Women-Led Startups Get Investor Training in Côte d'Ivoire
InnovationJun 24

15 Women-Led Startups Get Investor Training in Côte d'Ivoire

Smart Africa is training 15 women entrepreneurs in Côte d'Ivoire to pitch their digital and green tech startups to investors this week. The intensive program connects African founders with European investors while building skills to scale solutions across the continent.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
Egypt Accelerator Backs 5 Climate Startups with Tech Giant
InnovationJun 18

Egypt Accelerator Backs 5 Climate Startups with Tech Giant

Schneider Electric is teaming up with GIZ Egypt to mentor five climate tech startups through specialized training, technical support, and milestone funding. The partnership brings global energy expertise to Egypt's growing green economy ecosystem.

Google News - Egypt Innovation2 min read
African Climate Startups Can Win €80K in New Program
InnovationMay 27

African Climate Startups Can Win €80K in New Program

A new accelerator program is offering African green-tech founders up to €80,000 in grants plus a year of expert mentorship. The three-month intensive launches this August in Cape Town.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
Bengaluru Startup Bellatrix Charts India's Space Future
InnovationMar 9

Bengaluru Startup Bellatrix Charts India's Space Future

A Bengaluru space startup is preparing to launch India's first privately-built satellite for very low Earth orbit in two years, proving homegrown innovation can compete globally. What started as a student project in 2015 is now pioneering green fuel technology and building India's first complete satellite propulsion supply chain.

Google News - Startup Success3 min read
Africa Startup Program Offers $50K to Tech Innovators
InnovationJun 15

Africa Startup Program Offers $50K to Tech Innovators

Open Startup is investing up to $50,000 in African tech startups tackling climate, health, and AI challenges. Applications close July 31 for this pan-African accelerator program.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)2 min read
Egypt's Logivators 3.0 Backs 15 Logistics Startups
InnovationFeb 20

Egypt's Logivators 3.0 Backs 15 Logistics Startups

Egypt just launched the third round of Logivators, a program that turns logistics headaches into startup gold. The first two editions already helped 15 startups win contracts, funding, and even Shark Tank spots.

Google News - Egypt Innovation2 min read
Open Startup Backs 1,000 Ventures, Shifts to Science Economy
SolutionsJun 30

Open Startup Backs 1,000 Ventures, Shifts to Science Economy

After helping over 1,000 startups across 20 African countries, Open Startup is betting the continent's next breakthrough will come from laboratories and research centers. The organization just launched a new program connecting scientists with investors to turn discoveries into businesses.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)3 min read
BITS Pilani Accelerator Picks 22 Startups From 3,000 Entries
Innovation2d ago

BITS Pilani Accelerator Picks 22 Startups From 3,000 Entries

A student-run accelerator just selected 22 promising startups from over 3,000 applications, offering mentorship and investor access without taking any equity. The program shows how India's startup scene is shifting from apps to deep tech solving real-world problems.

YourStory India2 min read
Cambodia Gets $200M Climate Fund to Boost Green Startups
Planet WinsApr 7

Cambodia Gets $200M Climate Fund to Boost Green Startups

Cambodia just joined a five-nation alliance providing $200 million to help small businesses develop climate solutions in energy, farming, and water. The program aims to support 2.3 million people while cutting emissions by 1.6 million tonnes across Southeast Asia.

Google News - Innovation Technology2 min read
Pune Students Win $300 Pre-Seed Funding at Startup Olympiad
InnovationMar 20

Pune Students Win $300 Pre-Seed Funding at Startup Olympiad

Ten student teams at Savitribai Phule Pune University just scored Rs 25,000 each to turn their startup dreams into reality. The university's first Startup Olympiad crowned winners across six categories, from defense tech to sustainable agriculture.

Indian Express3 min read
South African Cleantech Startups Find Growth Opportunity
InnovationMar 20

South African Cleantech Startups Find Growth Opportunity

South Africa's startup scene is getting a green makeover as cleantech innovation emerges as a major growth sector. The Technology Innovation Agency is helping entrepreneurs turn environmental challenges into business opportunities.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)2 min read
Asia Leads Global Green Tech Boom With 800K Patents
Planet WinsMay 16

Asia Leads Global Green Tech Boom With 800K Patents

Green technology innovation exploded into "hyper-growth" in 2020, with Asia now dominating global patent filings and sustainability innovations reaching nearly 800,000 patent families worldwide. Thailand is pivoting from tech adopter to tropical climate innovator as the green economy becomes the foundation of future prosperity.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)3 min read

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