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A Texas school foundation is proving that removing barriers works better than just raising expectations. Since 1993, they've invested $25 million to ensure every student can learn, grow, and succeed.
China just created one of the world's largest venture capital funds to help small tech companies tackle big problems. The $144 billion investment aims to fuel breakthrough innovations that might otherwise struggle to find support.
Cape Town venture capital firm HAVAÍC just secured over $30 million for its African Innovation Fund 3, bringing homegrown tech startups closer to global markets. The fund is already backing eight companies transforming everything from taxi payments to fraud prevention across the continent.
Nigeria and Turkey are joining forces to transform research into real-world products and businesses. The partnership aims to strengthen both countries' innovation ecosystems through joint funding and market-focused collaboration.
The Zayed Sustainability Prize just opened applications for its 2027 cycle, offering $7.2 million to support innovations in health, food, energy, water, and climate action. Over 18 years, this award has already improved lives for 400 million people worldwide.