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Kory Murphy: A Legacy Defined by One Play and a Life of Innovation
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NSF and Lemelson Foundation Launch Joint Awards Supporting Sustainability in Engineering Education
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A Champion for Sustainability
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The 2024 state of the climate report: Perilous times on planet Earth
We are on the brink of an irreversible climate disaster. This is a global emergency beyond any doubt. Much of the very fabric of life on Earth is imperiled. Visit Website
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Impact Inventing: Going Green
This 2016 report from the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) explores the areas where invention-based entrepreneurs who promote environmental responsibility require ecosystem-level support in order to succeed. Download PDF
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Clean Energy
This 2021 report from Endeavor Insight analyzes the challenges and opportunities for invention-based enterprises and service companies in clean energy in sub-Saharan Africa and India. Download PDF
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Agriculture
This 2021 report from Endeavor Insight examines innovative companies in agriculture in Africa to understand how they can maximize their impact in support of the SDGs. Download PDF
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Impact Financing for Hardware Startups
This 2018 resource guide is for investors interested in working with Indian product-based entrepreneurs to deliver impact at scale, and provides a case study of The Lemelson Foundation’s use of Masala bonds for Program-Related Investments. Download PDF
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Hardware Pioneers
In this 2016 report, FSG investigates obstacles to bringing innovative technologies, such as solar lanterns or low-cost medical devices, to under-resourced communities in developing countries. Download PDF
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What’s Working in Startup Acceleration: Insights from Fifteen Village Capital Programs
This 2016 report studies the effectiveness of accelerator programs for entrepreneurs in emerging markets working in sectors such as agriculture, energy, education, financial inclusion and health. Download PDF
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Global Accelerator Learning Initiative
The Global Accelerator Learning Initiative (GALI) uncovers best practices around global business accelerator programs. Visit Website
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Catalyzing Capital for Invention: Spotlight on India
This 2015 field study examines India’s ecosystem to enable social enterprise, and provides action steps for building support systems in other countries. Download PDF
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Impact Inventing: Strengthening the Ecosystem for Invention-based Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets
This 2014 report from the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) details what resources are available for invention-based businesses, what ecosystem level gaps remain and what tangible actions can be taken to fill those gaps. Visit Website
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50 Breakthroughs The 50 most critical scientific & technological breakthroughs required for sustainable global development
This 2014 study from the Institute for Globally Transformative Technologies at the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab highlights the critical scientific and technological advances needed for sustainable development. Visit Website
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AVPA priming private sector investment in climate adaptation innovations in East Africa
This report aims to identify the needs for physical climate adaptation technologies in East Africa, the investment opportunities, and the practical routes to investment.
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SELCO reports: Sustainable Energy Led Climate Action Program
SELCAP offers a comprehensive, compelling, practical way forward to advance development, adapt to climate change, and alleviate poverty in a holistic manner. Download PDF