Social enterprise stories
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StarHub partners with ServiceNow on new enterprise service platform
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digital transformation
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mobile apps
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servicenow
StarHub unveils a strategic partnership with ServiceNow, integrating Enterprise Solutions with the Now Platform to revolutionise enterprise service management across industries.
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Sparta Global wins Kings Award for enterprise social mobility efforts
Thu, 9th May 2024
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esg
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mobility
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london
Sparta Global, a London tech firm championing social mobility, has been honoured with the Kings Award for Enterprise, recognised amongst eight companies for its impactful social mobility programme.
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REGnosys & WISE partner to tackle gender inequality in tech sector
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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esg
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risk & compliance
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research
REGnosys partners WISE, a social enterprise, to combat gender inequality in technology by improving young women's awareness of STEM careers and amplifying female role models in the sector.
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Koat.ai and Plato AI join forces to revolutionise data intelligence
Fri, 17th Nov 2023
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partner programmes
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search
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canada
Koat.ai partners with Plato AI to redefine data intelligence and foster unparalleled innovation in the sector.
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Google.org launches AI, security and resilience initiative in APAC
Fri, 25th Aug 2023
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strategy
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infoxchange
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google
Google.org, in partnership with Infoxchange and the ADB, will provide digital resilience training to 40 NGOs in Asia and the Pacific.
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Auth0 launches social impact platform & joins Pledge 1% movement
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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social issues
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auth0
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social enterprise
Auth0 has launched a new social impact platform that aims to provide secure access for nonprofit organisations and social enterprises.
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Melinda Gates behind $50m drive to get women into tech
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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women in technology
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pivotal
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social enterprise
Melinda Gates is spearheading a US$50 million initiative to bolster female representation in tech through GET Cities, targeting US-based emerging tech hubs.
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Christchurch hosts two events to inspire social entrepreneurship in NZ
Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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cleantech
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christchurch
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entrepreneur
Christchurch inspired social entrepreneurs with the Social Enterprise Challenge and UCE Impact Summit, focusing on climate change and sustainability.
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Google report unlocks AI's power for social good
Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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ai
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social issues
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social enterprise
Google's AI Impact Challenge has attracted over 2600 applications worldwide from organizations with no experience in AI.
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NZ's The Cookie Project seeks to break down disability stigmas
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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qr code
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eat my lunch
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social enterprise
NZ's The Cookie Project unveils QR code packaging to combat disability stigma by connecting consumers with bakers. Launching in select Auckland stores.
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Impact Hub boosts Waikato’s social enterprise scene
Mon, 17th Jun 2019
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entrepreneur
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waikato
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social enterprise
This month Impact Hub Waikato opened in Cambridge. The hub aims to support and expand the region’s social enterprise sector.
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'Tech for Good' community launches in NZ
Wed, 21st Nov 2018
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social enterprise
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clearpoint
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partners
ClearPoint launches Tech for Good in New Zealand to foster collaboration between tech and social innovation, aiming for impactful social change.
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NZ social procurement platform boosts social enterprise
Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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new zealand post
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social enterprise
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ākina foundation
New Zealand's first online social procurement platform, Fwd:, launched today, connecting businesses with social enterprises to foster impactful purchasing.
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Te Haa o Manukau: Auckland's newest coworking space
Thu, 18th Oct 2018
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ateed
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social enterprise
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co-working
Te Haa o Manukau has opened in South Auckland, offering modern coworking spaces and makerspaces aimed at nurturing local entrepreneurs and innovators.
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Ākina Foundation adds Fulbright scholar to Board
Fri, 12th Oct 2018
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social enterprise
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ākina foundation
The Ākina Foundation is welcoming new Board of Trustees member Te Puoho (TP) Katene to its governance team, bringing the total number of board members to seven.
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New Zealand to get a boost on global impact investment stage
Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
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social enterprise
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ākina foundation
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impact investment
Aotearoa New Zealand joins the Global Steering Group for Impact Investing, promising new opportunities and global insights for local social enterprises.
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Aotearoa Social Enterprise Forum coming to Wellington
Wed, 8th Aug 2018
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investment
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social enterprise
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akina
The Ākina Foundation is gearing up for this year’s Aotearoa Social Enterprise Forum, which is being held at Wellington Zoo in October.
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SAP Venture Studio funds startups solving social issues
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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social enterprise
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sap venture studio
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sap
SAP.iO Venture Studio backs startups tackling social and environmental issues, showcasing SAP's commitment to innovation and inclusivity.
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How virtual reality is making people more human-centric
Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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martech
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opinion
Most people are connected to one device or another throughout the day, and many have speculated that being more connected has made us more alone.
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Ākina foundation launches new social enterprise development programme
Tue, 29th May 2018
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social enterprise
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akina
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partners
The Ākina Foundation partners with the Department of Internal Affairs to launch a three-year programme aimed at boosting New Zealand's social enterprise sector.