Latest Startups & Entrepreneurship News
Eight Global Startups Shortlisted for The Liveability Challenge 2026
Temasek Foundation and Eco-Business shortlisted eight high-impact startups from over 1,500 submissions across 100 countries for solutions in decarbonisation and liveability. Finalists include Endo Enterprises (UK) reducing cooling energy by 15% and FlueVault (Singapore) for CO2 capture with metal recovery.
Two winners will receive S$1 million each at the Grand Finale on May 20, 2026, backed by A*STAR's S$2 million annual commitment.
Innovate UK Launches Global Incubator Programme for Agri-Tech Startups in USA
Innovate UK invites Agri-Tech companies for a fully funded 9-12 month acceleration programme exploring the US market, including two week-long visits to California in July and October 2026. Successful applicants get group flights, accommodation, and support from Innovation Growth Specialists.
Applications close April 28, 2026, with briefing on April 10.
Six Teams Compete for Over $75K in UB's Panasci Technology Entrepreneurship Competition
University at Buffalo's 26th annual Panasci TEC features six finalist teams pitching for $25,000 seed money plus in-kind services on April 16, 2026. Selected from 53 applications, winners are judged on feasibility, marketability, and capital sources; new $5,000 tech innovation prize added.
Event celebrates entrepreneurship with Right to Start partnership, free registration available.
Social Enterprise Opportunities Abound in April and May 2026
SEWF highlights numerous grants, accelerators, and pitch events for social enterprises, non-profits, and impact organizations worldwide during April-May 2026. Opportunities packed for global participants seeking funding and growth support.
Details available for immediate application.
CU Boulder and Techstars Announce Strategic Partnership for Startups
University of Colorado Boulder partners with Techstars accelerator to expand startup opportunities for researchers and inventors. Includes events like 19th New Venture Challenge on April 22 and Women's Venture Challenge on April 9.
Life sciences presenter deadline April 10 for investor conference.
Pittsburgh Founders Urge Funding Expansion for PGH Lab Amid Shortfall
Pittsburgh startups call on city leaders to fund PGH Lab fully, as Mayor O'Connor engages founders weekly but funding gaps hinder innovation. Lack of resources slows local entrepreneurial growth despite ongoing support efforts.
Founders emphasize need for investment to boost ecosystem.
Endo Enterprises Advances Closed-Loop Cooling Tech in Liveability Challenge
UK-based Endo Enterprises shortlisted for hydronic additive reducing built environment cooling energy by up to 15%. Part of eight global finalists competing for S$1 million grants.
Showcases decarbonisation innovations.
FlueVault Pioneers Low-Cost CO2 Capture with Metal Recovery
Singapore's FlueVault offers affordable industrial CO2 storage and critical metal recovery, shortlisted in TLC 2026. Addresses sustainability challenges amid 1,500+ global entries.
Heads to Grand Finale pitch.
MacroCycle Technologies Tackles Waste in US Finalist Spot
US firm MacroCycle Technologies among TLC 2026 shortlist for innovative sustainability solutions. Competes in Asia's largest platform supporting lab-to-market commercialization.
Past TLC startups raised hundreds of millions post-funding.
Boulder New Tech Hosts Women's Venture Challenge for Female Founders
Six women-led startups pitch for cash and prizes at April 9 event with networking and women-owned business perks. Spotlights Colorado female entrepreneurship.
Open to all attendees.
UB Panasci TEC Introduces Tech Innovation Prize for 2026
New $5,000 award from UB Office of Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships for outstanding tech integration among finalists. Enhances focus on viable Western New York ventures.
Part of $75K+ total prizes.