Meet 14 Founders From The Latest Cohort Of The Morgan Stanley Inclusive...
This article is sponsored by Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab The Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab (MSIVL) is proving that inclusion really does fuel innovation. Since 2017, Morgan Stanley’s...
View ArticleHispanic Heritage Month: From Duolingo To Drought Prevention, These...
Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15, honors the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latine communities in the US. It began as a week-long...
View Article$2M Grant Helps JSU Launch New Cybersecurity Lab To Protect Power Systems
Jackson State University (JSU) has been awarded a $2 million grant from the Entergy Charitable Foundation to establish a Critical Power Grid Network Security Lab, designed to address the growing...
View ArticleSouth African Solar Company Raises $2.8M To Combat Energy Price Increases
In a development for South Africa’s renewable energy sector, Grid Africa has raised R50 million ($2.8 million) in equity from Rifuwo Energy Partners. This investment comes at a pivotal time as the...
View ArticleAtlanta Nonprofit Is Bringing Renewable Energy To Black And Brown Communities
Klean Energy Kulture (KEK), an Atlanta-based nonprofit dedicated to driving clean energy adoption in Black and Brown communities, has launched its inaugural program, “Electrify the City.” This...
View ArticleKenyan Startup Raises $3.9M To Remove Carbon Dioxide From The Air
Octavia Carbon, a Kenyan startup in Direct Air Carbon Capture (DACC) technology, has raised $3.9 million in seed funding. This funding, co-led by Lateral Frontiers and E4E Africa, will allow the...
View ArticleNigerian Startup Raises $200K To Help Businesses Go Solar
Earthbond, a Nigerian startup that helps small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) go solar, has raised $200,000 in pre-seed funding from Madica, an Africa-focused investment firm. The funding will...
View ArticleNew $100M Fund Aims To Help Native American Communities Access Clean Energy...
The Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy has launched a $100 million fund to remove the financial barriers that often stall clean energy projects in Native American communities. The Indigenous Power &...
View Article5 Black Changemakers In Tech To Watch From Forbes 30 Under 30 2025
The Forbes 30 Under 30 North America 2025 list is out, showcasing exceptional talent across industries. This year, we’re highlighting some of the young Black people in tech who are driving progress...
View ArticleDR Congo Sues Apple Over “Blood Minerals”
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has lodged criminal complaints in France and Belgium against Apple and its local subsidiaries, accusing the tech giant of benefiting from conflict minerals in...
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