Tag: SEVC 20169
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codeSpark
United States of America
CodeSpark is the world s most innovative system for teaching young kids about computer science. CodeSpark have play tested the way to a custom curriculum for kids 5 8. codeSpark s pick up and play game mechanics are specifically designed to appeal to a broad range of learning styles and abilities. In tablet based game players control characters called Foos. Problems are solved games are made and things are built by programing Foos. Now and then a Glitch gets loose and messes things up.
| Education |
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ColibrÃ
United States of America
Colibri's mission is to bridge the distribution gap so that poverty alleviating technology can reach those who will benefit from it most. Colibri currently operates in Nicaragua and focuses on solar technology.
| Energy |
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Copilots In Care
United States of America
Copilots In Care help patients get the care they want by facilitating reflection and then communication of the patient's medical wishes to their family members and physicians resulting in a better quality of life and a reduction of unwanted treatment.
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Desolenator
United Kingdom of Great Britai
Desolenator Ltd has patented a method of water purification that operates entirely by the power of the sun. It purifies water from any source with no chemicals no filters and no moving parts. The result is the cheapest most environmentally friendly method of desalination. The company aims to have the Desolenator provide water independence and fresh drinking water independence to 1 billion in the next decade.
| Water & Sewerage |
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EA Fruits Farm
United Republic of Tanzania
EA FRUITS FARM & COMPANY is the company which engages in large production and distribution of fruits and variety of vegetables including pineapples watermelons oranges mangoes tomatoes carrots and grapes supply of these fruits to customers all over Tanzania especially in Dar Es Salaam and extending to overseas boundaries. The business is located at Bagamoyo in a village called Fukayosi where the production takes place in the company s own land with 50.3 acres size. Currently the distribution of its products will be done in some parts of Tanzania and is expected to go beyond Tanzania borders in the near future.
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MUrgency
United Arab Emirates
MUrgency is a mobile app which connects people who need urgent medical help with credentialed doctors, nurses, EMTs and paramedics, nearest to them. With a mission to make one touch emergency response available to anyone, anytime, anywhere, MUrgency is building the largest first responder network on earth. MUrgency is being launched with membership in BCtA @ UNDP (Business Call to Action at the United Nations Development Program), in academic partnership with Stanford Change Labs, Harvard Asia Center and MIT Global Health, and as an initiative of the World Economic Forum’s Forum of Young Global Leaders Community.
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Takachar
United States of America
Takachar have pioneered a process for low-cost pretreatment and densification of biomass at source (i.e. at the level of small farms where biomass originates). Because this process immediately improves the quality of biomass in terms of shelf life, density, and transportability, it becomes much more economically feasible to source and sell the biomass-based commodities over long distances. This opens up new rural areas with biomass that previously have been deemed too far away to serve as an economic fuel. The creation of new values from low-quality biomass is also expected to increase incomes for distributed small-holder farmers.
| Energy |
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The Community Markets Purchasing Real and Affordable (Compra)
United States of America
Community Markets Purchasing Real and Affordable (COMPRA) Foods is a purchasing cooperative project that creates an alternative food distribution system for small grocers and convenience stores in food desert neighborhoods in Los Angeles. There is currently a large disconnect in the food system in these communities. Small food retailers in the Promise Zone often source their food products from big box grocers paying full price for these products and then marking them up for sale in their own establishments. This often occurs because entrepreneurs lack relationships with distributors who can deliver produce to their businesses at wholesale prices. Small and mid size farmers who may be interested in selling their produce directly to these establishments also lack the relationships and efficient distribution systems that can connect them to the hundreds of stores in low income food deserts.This service gap between growers distribution companies and small food retailers impacts low income consumers tremendously.
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Thrive LA
United States of America
ThriveLA is on a mission to create and help implement the blueprint for an ultra-affordable housing community for homeless and returning Veterans with self sufficient wrap around services in Los Angeles and share this blueprint with other Veteran populations nationwide.
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