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Hong Kong just opened applications for a program that gives early-stage tech companies access to global markets, mentorship, and investor networks. Last year's winners are using AI to detect brain diseases, create personalized mental health support, and restore movement in paralyzed patients.
The nation's second-largest school district is investing in Black male students through a proven mentorship program that teaches leadership and life skills. The 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project now serves LAUSD students during Black History Month and beyond.
A new partnership is transforming Africa's astronomy research into real businesses and sustainable solutions for communities. Young innovators will now get the mentorship and support to turn their space science ideas into world-changing ventures.
A New Zealand program helping Māori entrepreneurs go global is back for its third year after 87% of past participants called it a game changer. Ten startups will get eight weeks of mentorship, tools, and connections to reach international markets.
Young innovators across Nigeria's Enugu State just competed for serious funding to bring their tech startups to life. The winners walked away with cash grants and six months of expert mentorship worth over $10,000.
Legendary baseball manager Dusty Baker is back in the dugout at age 76, this time leading Nicaragua's national team to the World Baseball Classic. He's bringing equipment, experience, and hope to a country that loves the game.
A new Wired investigation reveals how gay men in Silicon Valley have built powerful support networks that mirror other professional groups. The story celebrates mentorship while examining where networking meets ethical concerns.
A program at UC Santa Cruz has transformed the face of astronomy by supporting 170 students from underrepresented backgrounds, nearly half of all marginalized Ph.D. graduates in the field. The Lamat Institute's success shows what happens when scientific training meets cultural validation.
After a decade mentoring small businesses through growth and burnout, Jenny Henderson says resilience isn't built in headlines. It's built in habits focused on clarity, courage, and community.
Over 220 aspiring women entrepreneurs gathered at a women's university in India to learn how to turn their startup dreams into reality. Industry experts shared practical wisdom on innovation, funding, and building resilient businesses.
Victoria Nguyen graduated high school at 16, landed a coveted L'Oréal internship, and now works to connect other students to similar opportunities. Her journey from backup college choice to innovation ambassador shows how determination turns setbacks into launching pads.
Egypt's entrepreneurial ecosystem just got a major boost as insurance giant AXA Egypt teams up with Endeavor Egypt to mentor and support high-growth startups. The partnership brings global expertise and hands-on leadership to founders building the country's economic future.
Egypt just unveiled a national digital platform that's already linking hundreds of startups with investors using AI-powered matchmaking. The Arabic-language system is opening doors for 81,000 entrepreneurs who can now access funding, mentorship, and resources in their native language.
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Geetika Dayal is building something rare in India's startup world: a support system that lasts. Her work at TiE Delhi-NCR focuses on creating lasting connections and resources, not just one-time events.
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak visited High Point University to mentor students on innovation and curiosity, just weeks before Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary. The tech legend spent the day encouraging future entrepreneurs and even worked with students developing brain-wave controlled devices.
A farm-based program in Queensland is turning troubled teens into employed adults, with 87% jobless before and 59% working after. The approach replaces punishment with mentorship, team building, and hands-on work in nature.
A South Carolina high school celebrated aspiring healthcare students with a White Coat Ceremony, traditionally reserved for medical school graduates. The inspiring event recognized students who dream of careers in medicine while honoring the teacher who helped them believe in their future.
A mentorship program created to help trainers from marginalized communities has transformed 53 careers since 2019. The initiative proves that genuine connection and opportunity can change entire career trajectories.
Nearly 100 middle schoolers in Amherst are starting their days with sports, mentorship, and friendship through a program that just earned statewide recognition. What began as one educator's vision to give students a safe space has transformed into an award-winning model of student support.
Boston CASA is recruiting volunteers to advocate for foster children in court, no special skills required. One retired IT worker has already changed eight young lives through simple acts like trampoline parks and apple picking.
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