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Food Startups in Asia

Top 5 Alternate Food Startups in Asia

As more and more people are eating healthy, here are 5 startups that have made process in the fight for healthier and more sustainable foods. In our world today, many Asians are starting to find healthier food options. Nearly 70% of Asians said they were very interested in healthier and clean eating. Furthermore, a 2018 […]

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As more and more people are eating healthy, here are 5 startups that have made process in the fight for healthier and more sustainable foods. In our world today, many Asians are starting to find healthier food options. Nearly 70% of Asians said they were very interested in healthier and clean eating. Furthermore, a 2018

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Carbon Craft Design, carbon tiles

Building With Carbon: How Carbon Craft Design is Tackling Air Pollution

Carbon Craft Design Founder Tejas Sidnal talks to Jumpstart about using upcycled carbon to make tiles. Carbon Craft Design, a Goa-based startup, offers a range of tiles that features patterns inspired by Indian cities and industries. But, these monochromatic tiles offer more than what meets the eye. Called Carbon Tiles, these tiles are made using

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Carbon Craft Design Founder Tejas Sidnal talks to Jumpstart about using upcycled carbon to make tiles. Carbon Craft Design, a Goa-based startup, offers a range of tiles that features patterns inspired by Indian cities and industries. But, these monochromatic tiles offer more than what meets the eye. Called Carbon Tiles, these tiles are made using

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Clean Tech

Top Five Cleantech Trends in Asia

From startups to unicorns, businesses all over the world are now incorporating clean technology into their practices. With a global climate crisis looming over our world, many companies and governments have put much investment into cleantech. The sector is abuzz with funding activity, with investments in clean tech surging in recent years, and billionaires such

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From startups to unicorns, businesses all over the world are now incorporating clean technology into their practices. With a global climate crisis looming over our world, many companies and governments have put much investment into cleantech. The sector is abuzz with funding activity, with investments in clean tech surging in recent years, and billionaires such

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EVs in Southeast Asia

EVs in Southeast Asia: A Primer

Electric vehicles (EVs) have become the next hot trend across global mobility markets. Here’s a look at what’s transpired so far for EVs in Southeast Asia. Toyota and Honda designed the Prius and Insight respectively, as the world’s first hybrids. These hybrids were a breakthrough for EVs. Though they did not sell well, they still

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Electric vehicles (EVs) have become the next hot trend across global mobility markets. Here’s a look at what’s transpired so far for EVs in Southeast Asia. Toyota and Honda designed the Prius and Insight respectively, as the world’s first hybrids. These hybrids were a breakthrough for EVs. Though they did not sell well, they still

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States, Startups, and the Climate Crisis

Climate action demands coaction between administrators and innovators Interest in cleantech and climate tech has ebbed and flowed since 2006. In its 2020 comeback, flashes of the first cleantech boom have emerged once again, marked by lavish funding rounds, a surge in the popularity of ESG initiatives, and renewed climate commitments from corporations and governments–but

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Climate action demands coaction between administrators and innovators Interest in cleantech and climate tech has ebbed and flowed since 2006. In its 2020 comeback, flashes of the first cleantech boom have emerged once again, marked by lavish funding rounds, a surge in the popularity of ESG initiatives, and renewed climate commitments from corporations and governments–but

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EV

Indian EV Startup Oben is Building an e-Scooter for a Greener Future

Oben Co-Founder Madhumita Agrawal talks to Jumpstart about the challenges and opportunities of the booming EV sector in India. Electric Vehicles (EVs) have been around for more than half a decade in India. However, their penetration has lagged far behind their hype. But as more and more startups are cropping up to drive India towards

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Oben Co-Founder Madhumita Agrawal talks to Jumpstart about the challenges and opportunities of the booming EV sector in India. Electric Vehicles (EVs) have been around for more than half a decade in India. However, their penetration has lagged far behind their hype. But as more and more startups are cropping up to drive India towards

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[ Press Release ] IMAS Digital Accelerator Programme 2021 – APPLICATION PERIOD EXTENDED TO 26 MARCH 2021

DAP 2021 is launched! (Application period: 3 Feb – 26 Mar 2021) IMAS is canvassing for innovative technology specific to solving pain points around Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Risk Assessment Processes and Automating Data Management. ____________________________________________________   Programme Benefits 1. PRIZE MONEY: Up to $20,000 per Problem Statement/Challenge 2. NETWORK: Extend your network by

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DAP 2021 is launched! (Application period: 3 Feb – 26 Mar 2021) IMAS is canvassing for innovative technology specific to solving pain points around Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Risk Assessment Processes and Automating Data Management. ____________________________________________________   Programme Benefits 1. PRIZE MONEY: Up to $20,000 per Problem Statement/Challenge 2. NETWORK: Extend your network by

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[ Press Release ] SMU sets the stage for the Grand Finals of the 10th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition

SINGAPORE, 2 March 2021 – Singapore Management University’s (SMU) Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) today announced the finals of the 10th edition of the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC), titled as BLAZE, will be held from 18 to 19 March. The competition has attracted over 850 entries from 650 universities across

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SINGAPORE, 2 March 2021 – Singapore Management University’s (SMU) Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) today announced the finals of the 10th edition of the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC), titled as BLAZE, will be held from 18 to 19 March. The competition has attracted over 850 entries from 650 universities across

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[ Press Release ] IMAS Digital Accelerator Programme 2021

DAP 2021 is launched! (Application period: 3 Feb – 19 Mar 2021) IMAS is canvassing for innovative technology specific to solving pain points around Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Risk Assessment Processes and Automating Data Management. ____________________________________________________ Programme Benefits 1. PRIZE MONEY: Up to $20,000 per Problem Statement/Challenge 2. NETWORK: Extend your network by with

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DAP 2021 is launched! (Application period: 3 Feb – 19 Mar 2021) IMAS is canvassing for innovative technology specific to solving pain points around Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Risk Assessment Processes and Automating Data Management. ____________________________________________________ Programme Benefits 1. PRIZE MONEY: Up to $20,000 per Problem Statement/Challenge 2. NETWORK: Extend your network by with

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Komaza

Solving for Impact: Komaza’s Farming Innovation Model

Centered in the overlap of farming, sustainability, and business, Komaza is a Kenyan startup seizing opportunities for positive change amid the country’s forestry crisis. Agriculture has long been central to developing economies, but it also poses some of the most significant challenges. Deforestation, for one, is a considerable threat to ecological and biodiversity balance. Agriculture

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Centered in the overlap of farming, sustainability, and business, Komaza is a Kenyan startup seizing opportunities for positive change amid the country’s forestry crisis. Agriculture has long been central to developing economies, but it also poses some of the most significant challenges. Deforestation, for one, is a considerable threat to ecological and biodiversity balance. Agriculture

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[Press Release] World-Renowned Keynote Speakers announced for POWER WEEK ASIA 2021

SINGAPORE, Feb 9, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – The POWER WEEK Organising Committee is proud to announce the updated speaker lineup for POWER WEEK ASIA Virtual Conference, which is set to commence on 15 – 18 March 2021. Across 4 days, we will be broadcasting live interactive presentations, in-depth panel discussions, and networking sessions from leading experts across the

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SINGAPORE, Feb 9, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – The POWER WEEK Organising Committee is proud to announce the updated speaker lineup for POWER WEEK ASIA Virtual Conference, which is set to commence on 15 – 18 March 2021. Across 4 days, we will be broadcasting live interactive presentations, in-depth panel discussions, and networking sessions from leading experts across the

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[Press Release] CapitaLand Sustainability X Challenge offers winners and finalists access to potential investors through global partners’ sustainability and innovation platforms

Singapore, 4 February 2021 – CapitaLand’s inaugural CapitaLand Sustainability X Challenge (CSXC) that was launched in November 2020 has secured over 270 entries from more than 25 countries to date. Given the overwhelming response, the deadline for submissions is extended to 17 February 2021. The CSXC will offer winners and finalists access to its partners’

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Singapore, 4 February 2021 – CapitaLand’s inaugural CapitaLand Sustainability X Challenge (CSXC) that was launched in November 2020 has secured over 270 entries from more than 25 countries to date. Given the overwhelming response, the deadline for submissions is extended to 17 February 2021. The CSXC will offer winners and finalists access to its partners’

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Hydrogen to Play a Key Role in Mobility and Sustainability

The technology to produce hydrogen has existed for decades, so why is it only now gaining traction as a source of clean energy? There’s no dearth of climate change deniers who vehemently dispute global warming, including former U.S. President Donald Trump. But the world has largely woken up to one of the gravest challenges staring

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The technology to produce hydrogen has existed for decades, so why is it only now gaining traction as a source of clean energy? There’s no dearth of climate change deniers who vehemently dispute global warming, including former U.S. President Donald Trump. But the world has largely woken up to one of the gravest challenges staring

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[Press Release] Hong Kong Innovation Takes Center Stage at CES 2021

More Than 22 of Hong Kong’s Hottest Startups Will Showcase New Solutions and Technological Breakthroughs at This Year’s Virtual Exhibition Las Vegas, NV – Hong Kong innovation and technology expertise will be on vibrant display at CES 2021, with 22 of the region’s leading entrepreneurs and innovators exhibiting at the Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s

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More Than 22 of Hong Kong’s Hottest Startups Will Showcase New Solutions and Technological Breakthroughs at This Year’s Virtual Exhibition Las Vegas, NV – Hong Kong innovation and technology expertise will be on vibrant display at CES 2021, with 22 of the region’s leading entrepreneurs and innovators exhibiting at the Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s

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Critical Sectors

Tech’s Year in Review: Critical Sectors

By Monika Ghosh and Sharon Lewis This article is the last of a four-part Tech’s Year in Review series reviewing developments across industries in 2020. It discusses the world of healthtech and biotech, foodtech and agritech, and sustainability. This article is the last of a four-part Tech’s Year in Review series reviewing developments across industries

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By Monika Ghosh and Sharon Lewis This article is the last of a four-part Tech’s Year in Review series reviewing developments across industries in 2020. It discusses the world of healthtech and biotech, foodtech and agritech, and sustainability. This article is the last of a four-part Tech’s Year in Review series reviewing developments across industries

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[Press Release] Simply Tariffic! Singapore’s Electricity Market Faces Rapid Changes with Newcomer Union Power Paving the Way for Competitive Pricing and Sustainable Energy

As we adjust to the new normal of working from home with no guarantee that our pre-pandemic normalcy would ever return, there is a rising concern regarding surging energy consumption rates in Singapore, which rose by 16% last year. Inherently, this concern is tied with the consequent damage that the environment could incur in the

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As we adjust to the new normal of working from home with no guarantee that our pre-pandemic normalcy would ever return, there is a rising concern regarding surging energy consumption rates in Singapore, which rose by 16% last year. Inherently, this concern is tied with the consequent damage that the environment could incur in the