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Monozukuri Ventures Launches "Deep Tech Forum" and Brings It to Three North American Cities in January 2024 and Japan in March 2024

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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KYOTO, Japan and NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monozukuri Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on hardware and deep tech startups, today announced the launch of the Deep Tech Forum, where the world's leading deep tech startup ecosystem of founders, startups, investors and supporting communities will come together to address the barriers to growth and success.

Key Points: 
  • "Accelerators and VC support alone are not enough for deep tech startups.
  • The Deep Tech Forum in Kyoto is scheduled to be held on March 7th and 8th, 2024.
  • "Accelerators and VC support alone are not enough for deep tech startups, especially those spun out of universities.
  • The BDC Deep Tech Venture Fund is Canada's largest VC fund ($200 million) dedicated to deep tech.

The Forbes Funds, Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership, maad labs, and Carnegie Mellon University Launch Strategic Design in a Box

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Forbes Funds, in collaboration with the Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership (GPNP), maad labs, and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)'s Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, today announced the launch of Strategic Design in a Box. This new program builds upon more than three (3) years of investment to make strategic design templates and methods more accessible to nonprofits and philanthropy, helping them to develop and implement effective strategies for real-time problem-solving, manage near-time economic and societal challenges, and future-proof their mission and services.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Forbes Funds, in collaboration with the Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership (GPNP), maad labs, and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)'s Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, today announced the launch of Strategic Design in a Box.
  • Strategic design is a process that helps organizations identify and address system-wide challenges and opportunities by tackling complex problems with humanity-centered methods.
  • "Strategic Design in a Box makes it easier for nonprofits and philanthropy to get started with strategic design and to develop effective strategies for achieving their missions."
  • "maad labs is fortunate to be a part of Strategic Design in a Box," said Adam Paulisick, CMU faculty and founder of maad labs.

Bryant University Ushers in Bold New Era of Excellence and Innovation with Campus Expansion

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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SMITHFIELD, R.I., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bryant University embarks on a bold new era of excellence and innovation with the announcement of a significant campus expansion thanks to a generous real estate donation from neighboring Fidelity Investments. The financial services company donated 100 Salem Street, a building part of their Smithfield corporate campus just across the street from the existing Bryant campus entrance. The acquisition marks the most significant real estate gift to Bryant University since Earl Tupper gifted his farmland to create Bryant's Smithfield campus in 1967, and the university moved to Smithfield from its original Providence location.

Key Points: 
  • The financial services company donated 100 Salem Street, a building part of their Smithfield corporate campus just across the street from the existing Bryant campus entrance.
  • The acquisition marks the most significant real estate gift to Bryant University since Earl Tupper gifted his farmland to create Bryant's Smithfield campus in 1967, and the university moved to Smithfield from its original Providence location.
  • In addition, this new facility will also support extra-curricular activities and provide gathering space for all Bryant students.
  • The expansion of our campus gives the entire University, and the College of Business specifically, needed innovation space for our students to ideate bold, future-forward visions to transform the world.

Sortium Joins UC Berkeley's Blockchain Xcelerator Program

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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BERKELEY, Calif., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sortium , the pioneering Generative AI & Web3 entertainment technology provider, announced today that they have been accepted into the UC Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator program, which aims to accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology globally.

Key Points: 
  • BERKELEY, Calif., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sortium , the pioneering Generative AI & Web3 entertainment technology provider, announced today that they have been accepted into the UC Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator program, which aims to accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology globally.
  • "We are excited to be part of the Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator program," said Sortium Founder and CEO, Marc Seal.
  • The Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator program is located at UC Berkeley's Center for Entrepreneurship in the School of Engineering, which is just 30 minutes away from San Francisco and an hour away from Silicon Valley.
  • Sortium joins a growing list of companies and organizations that have participated in the Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator program, including AnChain, Bitmark, PlayTable, Plasm Network, Web3 Foundation, Algorand Foundation, Tezos Foundation, and Ripple.