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Globe and Mail
an hour ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Organic Fundiing Announces The Global Crest Awards 2025 in Partnership with IDFC FIRST Bank, to Be Held on August 3
has announced The Global Crest Awards 2025, set for August 3 in partnership with IDFC FIRST Bank. The event aims to honor innovative startups, growth ventures, and social enterprises driving impact through scalable business models, with global participation expected. JAIPUR, India - July 14, 2025 - Organic Fundiing, an emerging force in the global startup ecosystem, has officially announced the 2025 edition of The Global Crest Awards, a high-profile platform for recognising entrepreneurial excellence across industries. The event will be held on August 3, 2025, and is being organised in collaboration with IDFC FIRST Bank, the official banking partner. The Global Crest Awards 2025 aspire to highlight and empower early-stage startups, growth-stage ventures, and social enterprises that use innovative, impact-driven business models. With global participation, the awards aim to recognise founders who are reshaping industries through innovation, purpose, and scalable vision. Recognising Business Visionaries Across Sectors: The 2025 edition will recognise innovation in high-impact areas such as Fintech, HealthTech, Sustainability, Green Innovation, EdTech, and Digital Commerce. The award benefits go beyond recognition. Finalists will get: - Opportunity to pitch to an international jury. - Access to a global investor and mentor network. - Funding, cash grants, and incubation opportunities. - Concept validation, branding, and business exposure. - Invitation to a prestigious award gala on August 3, 2025. The event is positioned as one of the most inclusive and growth-oriented award platforms in its category. Founders Speak: Empowering Entrepreneurs at All Stages Speaking about the initiative, Mr. Pankaj Anand and Ms. Sanju Sachdev,founders of Organic Fundiing, said: "The Global Crest Awards are more than just titles; they are about facilitating startup journeys. Whether you're in ideation, growth, or market scaling, this platform provides global recognition, capital, and strategic mentorship." They also added: "With IDFC FIRST Bank as our strategic partner, we're combining the credibility of financial access with the energy of disruptive startups." About was founded in 2024 with a strong vision: to create a structured, transparent, and outcome-focused ecosystem that bridges the gap between promising startups and the resources they require to thrive. "Organic Fundiing is more than just a funding marketplace; it's an entire entrepreneurial ecosystem that supports founders at every stage, from idea to global expansion," explains Mr. Anand. "Organic Fundiing addresses challenges such as raising early-stage capital, limited exposure for potential startups, inadequate growth-stage support systems, lack of investor-startup synergy, and lack of platforms for university entrepreneurs." Organic Fundiing opportunities include: • Curated startup-investor matching. • Global visibility via The Global Crest Awards. • Structured pitch training, mentorship, and concept validation. • Partnerships with academic institutions to foster youth innovation. • Global investor network including angels, venture capitalists, and family offices Brand exposure and corporate sponsorship opportunities. Organic Funding benefits idea-stage founders, scalable startups, university-led businesses, investors looking for quality deal flow, and corporations seeking strategic synergies. Strategic Support from IDFC FIRST Bank: IDFC FIRST Bank was founded in 2018 through the merger of IDFC Bank Ltd. and Capital First Ltd., and it has quickly emerged as one of India's most progressive private sector banks. The bank, known for its commitment to financial inclusion, entrepreneurial financing, and digital innovation, serves over 46 million customers in India. IDFC FIRST Bank, as a strategic partner, brings the following: • Financial advice for startups with high potential. • Curated loan and capital instruments for eligible founders. • Financial industry leaders offer strategic mentorship. • Tools that help startups become investment-ready. A senior spokesperson from IDFC FIRST Bank commented: "We believe in the ability of entrepreneurship to transform lives. Our collaboration with Organic Fundiing is consistent with our mission to promote innovation with both economic and social impact." Application Process and Participation: Applications for The Global Crest Awards 2025 are now open on the official website, or by filling out the form: The application deadline is July 31, 2025. The jury will review and shortlist candidates on August 1-2, 2025 and the Awards Function will be help on August 3, 2025. An independent panel of venture capitalists, startup mentors, institutional investors, and industry advisors will make the final decision. "With over hundreds expected nominations from across the globe, The Global Crest Awards continue to build a global reputation as an authentic, founder-first platform." Mr. Pankaj concluded. "Startups chosen as finalists will not only gain access to capital, but will also join a growing movement promoting ethical entrepreneurship, responsible innovation, and inclusive success. This platform is designed for those who build," said Ms. Sanju. "We don't just honour entrepreneurs—we enable them." Sandeep Soni, Founder CEO at Bhaktgan App mentioned in a review of Organic Fundiing at presenting Bhaktgan App, I'd want to take a moment to express my gratitude to Organic Funding for their outstanding assistance and guidance. Their crew has been very helpful in aiding me with the registration process for the forthcoming Global Crest Awards, which are slated for August 3rd. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and clear direction have made the process efficient and motivating. The Global Crest Awards are more than just another startup event; they provide access to genuine startup money, recognition, and valuable networking opportunities. Thanks to Organic Fundiing." Media Contact Company Name: Organic Fundiing Contact Person: Pankaj Anand Email: Send Email Phone: +91 141 315 9722 Address: Sector-4, D-126, Near Chitrakoot Stadium Chitrakoot, Vaishali Nagar City: Jaipur 302021 State: Rajasthan Country: India Website:
BBC News
an hour ago
- Science
- BBC News
People Fixing the World Saving mothers and babies
In 2017, Spanish engineer Pablo Bergasa began an unusual hobby: to design a new incubator for use in African hospitals. Eight years on, he has sent 200 of his machines around the world, and he estimates they have saved the lives of 5,000 babies. Pablo's incubator costs a small proportion of the price of a regular machine and can run on a battery and a bottle of water. Plus Myra Anubi hears about how a simple but ingenious plastic sheet is saving women from dying after giving birth. People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We release a new edition every week for most of the year. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@ And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider. Presenter: Myra Anubi Reporter: Esperanza Escribano Producer: William Kremer Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Andrew Mills
Globe and Mail
2 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Michael Bradley Matvieshen Launches Personal Website to Share His Vision and Values
A New Digital Hub Highlighting Decades of Innovation, Impact, and Integrity Canadian entrepreneur and sustainability innovator Michael Bradley Matvieshen has officially launched his new personal website, offering a centralized platform for sharing his work, values, and long-term vision across clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and community-driven business. The website introduces visitors to Matvieshen's diverse career—from co-developing early electric vehicle infrastructure with General Motors to building passive solar greenhouses and donating hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of food to Okanagan food banks. It also features insights into his leadership philosophy and the personal values that have shaped his approach to business. 'This website is more than just a place to list accomplishments,' said Matvieshen. 'It's a chance to tell my story in my own words, and hopefully inspire others to build things that matter.' The launch comes as interest continues to grow around sustainable technologies and community-first entrepreneurship—two core themes in Matvieshen's work. With his ventures now spanning multiple continents and industries, the site also serves as a public point of contact for new partnerships and ongoing impact projects. 'A lot of people only see the results—the buildings, the systems, the headlines,' Matvieshen explained. 'But there's a personal journey behind all of that. I want people to understand where the ideas come from, and why I've chosen to work the way I do.' 'I'm excited to finally have a space that brings it all together,' he added. 'This is just the start.' The website launch marks a new chapter in Matvieshen's public presence, inviting others to learn from his experiences and explore future collaborations that prioritize both innovation and integrity. Visit the full website here. About Michael Bradley Matvieshen Michael Bradley Matvieshen is a Kelowna-based entrepreneur, designer, and industry leader in solar energy, sustainable farming, and international development. His career spans decades of hands-on work across multiple sectors, with a focus on practical innovation and community benefit. He is known for building businesses that reflect his core values: resilience, sustainability, and service. Contact: info@ Media Contact Contact Person: Michael Bradley Matvieshen Email: Send Email Country: Canada Website:
CBS News
2 hours ago
- Business
- CBS News
Trump and McCormick to announce $70 billion in AI and energy investments for Pennsylvania
The Pittsburgh region's assets will be on display for President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest energy and technology companies on Tuesday. Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Dave McCormick, organizer of the inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit, is set to announce $70 billion in new investments in the state. One project is set to target Aliquippa, which was once the steelmaking center of the Ohio Valley until it fell on hard times with the closing of the mill. But Aliquippa is looking at a rebirth, with the possible transformation of that site to power the artificial intelligence economy. "That thing's been sitting empty for close to 50 years of my life," Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker said. Walker remembers his steelworker father walking out of the mill for the last time and sitting on the porch crying the day it closed. Today, the mayor hopes that a technological revolution can bring his city back. "Being that we were the center of steel, now we can be the center of AI," Walker said. "I don't think, I know it can happen. I know in this day and age, 2025, Aliquippa can be a new tech hub." Artificial intelligence requires massive amounts of energy and computing capacity, and a local partnership headed by real estate developer Chuck Betters hopes to transform the 89-acre site of the old mill into a massive, multi-billion dollar data processing center, creating thousands of construction jobs, hundreds of permanent ones and generating tens of millions of dollars in tax revenue. "Large job creation, large tax base, and the comeback of Beaver County from the steel mill days," Betters said. At Tuesday's summit, the Pittsburgh region will be on display for the heads of the country's largest tech companies, showcasing both the technological innovations being developed here as well as the massive energy resources available to power them. Data centers will help spawn companies like Pittsburgh's Gecko Robotics, which recently became a unicorn — a company worth more than $1 billion. Founder Jake Loosararian will demonstrate at the summit his AI-powered climbing robots and ask those tech leaders to invest here and help Pittsburgh take the next step. "We have the biggest leaders in the world in AI and energy coming to this city," Loosararian said. "We need to see investment from those companies into this region -- continue to do so. You'll start to see an ecosystem of companies like Gecko that begin to emerge." With energy in natural gas and nuclear, empty industrial sites ready for data center development, and a culture of innovation, leaders say the Pittsburgh region is uniquely positioned to be a world leader in AI. Walker believes that it can bring back Aliquippa's Franklin Avenue. "More businesses downtown, more strip malls, more access to revenue, that dollar flip two or three times in this community instead of leaving it," Walker said. If and when the site of the mill is developed, it will begin to merge the region's technological know-how with its vast energy resources, creating a new AI economy that leaders say will benefit everyone.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
LG Ad Solutions Launches into Australia, Appoints Alex Blundell Jones as Commercial Director
New Sydney-based team to accelerate CTV advertising innovation in the region SYDNEY, July 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LG Ad Solutions, a global leader in advanced advertising for Connected TV, today announced its official expansion into Australia with the appointment of Alex Blundell Jones as Commercial Director of Australia. Blundell Jones will be based in Sydney and will lead regional strategy and growth, bringing LG Ad Solutions' premium Smart TV advertising capabilities and proprietary data to one of the world's most advanced video markets. He brings nearly 15 years of experience in media and advertising in the UK, with previous leadership roles at Captify where he was part of the founding team that drove them to a successful acquisition before joining LG as they launched in the UK. He will continue to report to Ed Wale, VP of International at LG Ad Solutions. He took up the role earlier this year. LG Ad Solutions is the advertising technology arm of LG Electronics, delivering high-impact, data-driven campaigns across the expansive LG TV ecosystem. With millions of active LG Smart TVs in homes across Australia, LG Ad Solutions is unlocking a powerful new opportunity for brands to connect with consumers at scale—directly on the biggest screen in the home. The LG Smart TV is the entertainment hub of the home and advertisers can now reach viewers at all stages of their viewing journey with native, video & high impact interactive formats powered by LG's deterministic 1st party viewership data. "CTV is no longer emerging—it's essential—and Australian advertisers are looking for smarter, more accountable ways to reach engaged audiences on the biggest screen in the home," said Alex Blundell Jones, Commercial Director, LG Ad Solutions, Australia. "With LG's scale, premium audiences, and deterministic viewing data, we're offering something truly differentiated: the ability to deliver performance, creativity, and brand impact all in one place. I'm thrilled to lead this next chapter and help brands unlock the full potential of connected TV." The move into Australia continues LG Ad Solutions' international expansion across key global markets, bringing its unique combination of TV OEM data, native ad formats, and measurement solutions to advertisers looking to unify performance and brand marketing across screens. "We're excited to see LG Ad Solutions launch in Australia and already delivering what advertisers need: transparent access, high-quality signals, and measurable performance. This presents a valuable opportunity for brands to connect with viewers on the biggest screen in the home, while contributing to a more open, data-driven, and accountable ecosystem for premium video," Ashton De Santis, Director, Inventory Partnerships ANZ, The Trade Desk. "LG Ad Solutions has been a critical partner in both launching the Kayo footy season and keeping Binge front and center as a destination for premium content in a highly competitive streaming market. Their first-party data, custom reporting, and industry-leading creative executions truly set them apart, especially when paired with access to premium LG TV households, which is a key audience segment for driving subscription growth," Hari Caulfield, Programmatic Lead, Foxtel Group. "Australia is a mature, agile, and media-savvy market where CTV adoption is accelerating fast," said Ed Wale, VP of International, LG Ad Solutions. "With Alex's leadership and a deeply experienced team on the ground, we're excited to bring our differentiated, premium CTV offering to brands across the region—built on data, scale, and a viewer-first experience. About LG Ad Solutions LG Ad Solutions is a global leader in connected TV and cross-screen advertising, helping brands harness the power of Smart TV data and premium TV inventory. Available in over 30 countries, LG Ad Solutions delivers high-impact ad experiences across video, native, and interactive formats—backed by best-in-class data and measurement capabilities. As a division of LG Electronics, LG Ad Solutions leverages the scale and intelligence of millions of LG Smart TVs to deliver advertising that's personal, measurable, and built for the future of TV. View source version on Contacts For media inquiries: Duncan CraigDC CommsE: duncan@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
