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A Nigerian governor just turned promises into paychecks for young inventors, including the country's first female astronaut candidate. The $20,000 fund is backing everything from smart walking aids to microchip designers.
Karnataka just wrapped a national startup program that drew nearly 1,000 DeepTech founders and delivered funding decisions in record time. The state is now backing frontier tech entrepreneurs from every corner of India.
A university in Jaipur cracked the code on turning student ideas into funded startups by becoming the bridge to government funding most young founders never find. Eighteen student ventures secured state grants in just one year.
Wyoming officials want to turn their federal rural health grants into a permanent fund that could support hospitals and ambulance services indefinitely. The creative plan would invest most of the money and spend only the returns each year.
England's poorest coastal town just secured the future of its last youth center after a community campaign won a government grant worth over $500,000. The Pie Factory Music can now stay open for the next generation of young people who need it most.
More than 50,000 UK drivers have already grabbed savings of up to £3,750 on new electric vehicles while slashing their annual running costs by £1,400. The government just launched a nationwide campaign to help millions more families make the switch and keep thousands in their pockets.