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Malay Mail
29-04-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
UNDP and Trigger Team Up to Supercharge SDG Startups and Businesses with Smarter Investment and Support
Led by UNDP's Alternative Finance Lab (AltFinLab), the initiative called "'Origin" will enhance the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of impact investment opportunities for mission-driven startups and businesses, particularly those nurtured by UNDP's accelerator programmes. Based in Singapore, Trigger is a leading investment management firm committed to building impact-oriented financial ecosystems to tackle global challenges from climate action and poverty reduction to health and education. Through this initiative, UNDP and Trigger will co-develop infrastructure and strategies to help promising SDG-focused ventures and businesses reach scale and sustainability. Key areas of collaboration include: Designing and launching investment opportunities for SDG-aligned startups and businesses that will be guided by structured acceleration and incubation pathways; Creating a next-generation AI and Web3-powered digital platform to connect startups and businesses with investors and streamline collaboration; Building a comprehensive, interactive database of startups and businesses supported by UNDP accelerator programmes, enabling smart matchmaking between ventures, donors, and investors; Delivering tailored capacity-building programs, including training in SDG impact management, innovative financing, business development, and agile project design; Rolling out a Digital MBA programme and peer learning workshops to upskill business owners and enhance organizational readiness for investment. "We're seeing enormous potential in SDG-aligned startups, but they often struggle to attract the right kind of investment or support," said Robert Pasicko, Team Leader for AltFinLab at UNDP Europe and Central Asia. "This partnership with Trigger is about bridging that gap—making it easier for impact investors to find and fund ventures solving real-world problems, while giving those ventures the tools and networks they need to thrive." Led by UNDP's Alternative Finance Lab (AltFinLab), the initiative called "'Origin" will enhance the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of impact investment opportunities for mission-driven startups and businesses, particularly those nurtured by UNDP's accelerator in Singapore, Trigger is a leading investment management firm committed to building impact-oriented financial ecosystems to tackle global challenges from climate action and poverty reduction to health and this initiative, UNDP and Trigger will co-develop infrastructure and strategies to help promising SDG-focused ventures and businesses reach scale and sustainability."We're seeing enormous potential in SDG-aligned startups, but they often struggle to attract the right kind of investment or support," said Robert Pasicko, Team Leader for AltFinLab at UNDP Europe and Central Asia. "This partnership with Trigger is about bridging that gap—making it easier for impact investors to find and fund ventures solving real-world SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 29 April 2025 -The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Trigger Asset Management (Trigger) have launched a landmark partnership aimed at unlocking capital and strengthening support for startups and businesses advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This collaboration brings together UNDP's global innovation and finance expertise with Trigger's strength in sustainable and scalable investment solutions."This partnership is a critical step toward redefining how impact capital is mobilized and applied," said Goh Seh Harn, Founder and CEO of Trigger Asset Management. "We are building an ecosystem where capital not only scales businesses but also fuels systemic change for people and the planet."By combining UNDP's global development reach with Trigger's leadership in sustainable investment, the partnership is poised to support a new generation of investment-ready startups and businesses capable of delivering economically sustainable, and measurable social and environmental impact at scale. More information at Hashtag: #TRIGGER #UNDP #impactinvesting #sustainableinvestment #sustainabledevelopment The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. TRIGGER Trigger Asset Management, headquartered in Singapore, is an investment firm that aligns private and institutional wealth for high-impact, sustainable ventures to preserve and grow economic and social capital. Through technology, strategic partnerships, and deep domain expertise, Trigger is building ecosystems where innovation meets purpose. Learn more at UNDP UNDP is the leading United Nations organization working to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. With a presence in 170 countries and territories, UNDP helps nations build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. Learn more at or follow @UNDP. UNDP AltFinLab AltFinLab is UNDP's flagship innovation lab for alternative finance, pioneering solutions in blockchain, crowdfunding, and impact investing. It works with governments, startups, and private sector partners to mobilize resources for sustainable development.
Cision Canada
24-04-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Blockchain for Good Alliance Launches Global Accelerator and Fund with UNDP
DUBAI, UAE, April 24, 2025 /CNW/ -- The Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA), a global non-profit initiative, together with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and EMURGO Labs, has launched the SDG Blockchain Accelerator — a global effort aimed at harnessing blockchain-powered social impact initiatives across the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This program aims to equip UNDP personnel and partners with the knowledge, technology, support, and mentorship necessary to develop, pilot, and scale blockchain-based solutions addressing real-world economic development challenges. Supported by a global network of industry experts, this multi-year accelerator will onboard two cohorts annually, each running for a four month period, focusing on capacity building, solution development, and ecosystem growth. Leveraging Cardano's infrastructure and EMURGO Labs' expertise, the program will deliver up to 40 blockchain solutions aligned with the SDGs, create an open-source resource hub, and promote cross-chain collaboration to broaden the impact of blockchain across the development sector. Led by BGA Managing Partner Glenn Tan and members of the UNDP AltFinLab, the collaboration will span five global regions, offering funding and strategic support to blockchain projects tackling challenges across the 17 SDGs. "At UNDP, we believe blockchain is not just a technology — it is a transformative force capable of reshaping how we address humanity's most pressing challenges. This accelerator program is more than an initiative; it is a call to action for innovators worldwide to harness blockchain's power to drive sustainable development. By fostering bold collaboration and leveraging its transparency and efficiency, we are paving the way for groundbreaking solutions that can uplift communities globally," commented Teodor Petricevic, UNDP Accelerator Lead. As a founding supporter of the Blockchain for Good Alliance, Bybit has worked closely with BGA across various initiatives to promote the use of blockchain for public good. Through its "Bybit Pool" initiative, the crypto exchange has committed US$1 million in funding to support EthicHub, a blockchain platform empowering and enabling smallholder farmers. This contribution supports ethical financing models and showcases blockchain's potential in building transparent supply chains. Expanding Impact Across Europe BGA marked a significant milestone in January 2025 with its formal expansion into Europe, joining the UNDP Brussels Roundtable "Empowering the Future: A Strategic Dialogue on Emerging Technologies and Impact Entrepreneurship in the Western Balkans". The roundtable brought together 30 key delegates from the UNDP, European Commission, top Web3 foundations, tech hubs, and policy think tanks — including the Ethereum Foundation, Solana Labs, Stellar Development Foundation, Algorand Foundation, Cardano Foundation, Celo, Metis, Cotrugli Business School, Science Technology Park Belgrade, BlackVogel, and the World Metaverse Council. As part of its broader European strategy, BGA is actively engaging in grassroots initiatives, forging strategic partnerships, and contributing to high-level policy dialogues. With blockchain increasingly recognized as a catalyst for transparent, inclusive, and sustainable development, BGA welcomes collaboration with like-minded organizations to advance real-world solutions and establish blockchain as a pillar of digital equity and innovation across the continent. #Bybit / #TheCryptoArk / #BGA About Bybit Bybit is the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at About Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA) The Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA) is a long-term collaborative non-profit initiative with key partners with the main aim to contribute to societal good by using blockchain technology to solve real world problems. By convening leaders, innovators, and organisations from across the blockchain community, BGA seeks to drive innovation, collaboration, and action towards a more sustainable and equitable world. UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and the planet.
