Global Call for Startups: An EAT Initiative to Scale Sustainable Food Innovation

The initiative accelerates pre-seed to Series A companies that embed sustainability from the start, applying EAT-Lancet Commission recommendations to reshape food systems and connecting them to a global investor network together with strategic partners. Press Release – Stockholm, March 17, 2025: Preceding the anticipated launch of the second EAT-Lancet Commission Report, international non-profit EAT is introducing the Global Call for Startups, a global competition supporting early-stage … Continue reading Global Call for Startups: An EAT Initiative to Scale Sustainable Food Innovation

Impact Newswire26/03/202526/03/2025

Photo: During a fireside chat at CERAWeek 2025, National Grid CEO John Pettigrew, right, discussed National Grid Partners' new $150M commitment to fund artificial intelligence startups. At left is Eduard Sala de Vedruna, Vice President of S&P Global Commodity Insights.

Untied Kingdom

National Grid Partners commits $100 million to invest in AI startups advancing the future of energy

Press Release – 17th March 2025 – On Wednesday 12 March 2025, National Grid Partners – our corporate venture capital and innovation arm – announced a commitment to invest $100 million (₤77.3m) in artificial intelligence (AI) startups that are advancing the future of energy. The funds will accelerate development of a more efficient, resilient and dynamic grid that supports economic growth, reduces customer costs, helps … Continue reading National Grid Partners commits $100 million to invest in AI startups advancing the future of energy

Impact Newswire24/03/202524/03/2025

Middle East

Abu Dhabi Government accelerates digital strategy with landmark Microsoft, G42 partnership

News – The Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE), on behalf of the Abu Dhabi Government, has today announced a significant agreement with Microsoft and Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure and digital services, to implement a sovereign cloud system that unlocks increasing efficiencies and innovations in the provision of government services. The multi-year agreement between the Abu Dhabi Government, Microsoft, … Continue reading Abu Dhabi Government accelerates digital strategy with landmark Microsoft, G42 partnership

Impact Newswire21/03/202521/03/2025

Global

WATI Co-Founder Bianca Ho Shares Insights on how AI is Transforming Business Messaging

In our rapidly evolving digital landscape, AI is revolutionising business communication, streamlining customer interactions, and enhancing engagement at scale. In this interview, Bianca Ho, the co-founder and CEO of WATI, discusses AI’s impact on customer engagement and the job market while offering practical advice for businesses and professionals navigating the AI era. Question: What motivated your shift from a banking career at JP Morgan to … Continue reading WATI Co-Founder Bianca Ho Shares Insights on how AI is Transforming Business Messaging

Emmanuel Benson10/03/202510/04/2025

United States

Cisco @ Mobile World Congress 2025: Accelerating Service Provider Growth in the Age of AI

Press Release – Mar 02, 2025 Customer Voices News Summary: MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS, BARCELONA, Mar. 3, 2025 – Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), the worldwide leader in networking and security, today announced networking innovations that empower service providers to introduce differentiated services and deliver assured, AI-connected experiences at scale. Cisco’s Agile Services Networking fundamentally evolves how service providers build and operate their networks—opening new ways to monetize the services … Continue reading Cisco @ Mobile World Congress 2025: Accelerating Service Provider Growth in the Age of AI

Impact Newswire07/03/202507/03/2025

Global

World Economic Forum to Launch European Centre for AI Excellence in Paris

News Release – Geneva, Switzerland, 27 February 2025 – The World Economic Forum and VivaTech have agreed to launch a European Centre for AI Excellence (CAIE) in Paris in 2025. The centre will join the World Economic Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) global network, further advancing its global leadership in leveraging technology for transformative change. CAIE will tackle key AI challenges by tailoring … Continue reading World Economic Forum to Launch European Centre for AI Excellence in Paris

Impact Newswire04/03/202504/03/2025

United States

Lenovo Pioneers More Personalized, Integrated, and Innovative Hybrid AI Technology at MWC 2025

From new device form factors to affordable edge inference, the new tech shows the versatility of Lenovo’s AI portfolio and links bold innovation with real-world impact. Press Release – 2 March 2025 – Barcelona, Spain – Today, at MWC 2025, Lenovo unveiled groundbreaking advancements in hybrid AI with integrated devices and solutions to empower creators, professionals, and enterprises. The new offerings exemplify Lenovo’s vision of Smarter AI … Continue reading Lenovo Pioneers More Personalized, Integrated, and Innovative Hybrid AI Technology at MWC 2025

Impact Newswire04/03/202504/03/2025

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Data Scientist Reem Mahdi Shares Perspective on How AI Can Empower Emerging Economies

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often seen as either a game-changing tool or a disruptive force. But how can emerging economies harness AI’s potential amid resource constraints? In this interview, Sudanese data scientist Reem Mahdi offers a pragmatic perspective. With years of experience in the field, she discusses AI’s real-world applications, the misconceptions surrounding its impact, and how developing nations can strategically adopt AI to drive … Continue reading Data Scientist Reem Mahdi Shares Perspective on How AI Can Empower Emerging Economies

Impact Newswire04/03/202508/04/2025

United States

ARI Announces Selection by NATO as Approved Partner for Global Defense and Security Initiatives

Designation secures accelerated procurement opportunities for Indiana-based non-profit Press Release – March 03, 2025 – INDIANAPOLIS – Applied Research Institute (ARI), a hub of national security innovation based in Indiana announced today its certification as an approved partner under the NATO Communications and Information Agency’s (NCI Agency) Framework Agreement program, establishing the company as a trusted provider of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products and services to … Continue reading ARI Announces Selection by NATO as Approved Partner for Global Defense and Security Initiatives

Impact Newswire03/03/202503/03/2025