Nonprofit Organizations

CEI MONTREAL-Since 1998

CEI MONTREAL-Since 1998, the mission of Excellence Industrielle Saint-Laurent, a nonprofit organization, has been to promote the excellence of manufacturing companies by stimulating the adoption of innovative, technological and sustainable practices

Its services are divided into five specialized departments: business support, innovation, export, sustainable development and alternative mobility. A manufacturing hub in the heart of Montréal As one of the largest industrial and technological hubs in Québec, Saint-Laurent’s territory has many assets, opportunities and development strengths related to innovation and the digital shift. In addition to […]

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MITACS-Is a national not-for-profit organization that drives Canadian innovation through impactful partnerships that produce solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges

MITACS-Is a national not-for-profit organization that drives Canadian innovation through impactful partnerships that produce solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges

Mitacs helps organizations reach their commercial goals, fund innovation, and create employment opportunities that promote economic growth and productivity and improve quality of life for Canadians. Mitacs’s work is supported by generous funding from the Government of Quebec and the Government of Canada. Since its foundation in 1999, Mitacs has expanded well beyond its initial

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GREATER NEWARK ENTERPRISES CORPORATION-A CDFI that Provides Technical ASSISTANCE and Lending capital so NJ Small Businesses Survive and Thrive

GREATER NEWARK ENTERPRISES CORPORATION-A CDFI that Provides Technical ASSISTANCE and Lending capital so NJ Small Businesses Survive and Thrive

Greater Newark Enterprises Corporation (GNEC) is a Newark-based non-profit certified community development financial institution (CDFI) with a proven record of delivering capital and microenterprise services to disadvantaged microentrepreneurs in the northern New Jersey areas of Essex, Hudson, Passaic, Bergen, Middlesex, Union and Monmouth counties of New Jersey. GNEC’s primary purpose is community development, and the

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NASHVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE-Since 1847

NASHVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE-Since 1847, the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce has increased economic prosperity by facilitating community leadership

Since 1847, the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce has been working for Middle Tennessee businesses. The Chamber is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating economic prosperity by facilitating community leadership. The Nashville Area Chamber is Middle Tennessee’s largest business federation, representing more than 1,700 member businesses in 10 counties (Davidson, Dickson, Montgomery, Cheatham, Robertson, Wilson,

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CONPRMETIDOS-MORE THAN WORDS: INNOVATING OUR WAY TO A STABLE

CONPRMETIDOS-MORE THAN WORDS: INNOVATING OUR WAY TO A STABLE, PRODUCTIVE AND SELF-SUFFICIENT PUERTO RICO TEN YEARS OF COMMITMENT AND PROGRESS

Founded in 2012, ConPRmetidos is a female-led non-profit that is proving that Puerto Ricans can build a global model of community-driven success. By harnessing the talent and energy of individuals, organizations and the private sector, in Puerto Rico and abroad, ConPRmetidos consistently supports the most impactful grassroots organizations while breaking new ground with original projects

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Corem- Is a centre of expertise and innovation in mineral processing with the largest concentration of resources dedicated to research and innovation in this field in Canada

Corem- Is a centre of expertise and innovation in mineral processing with the largest concentration of resources dedicated to research and innovation in this field in Canada

As a not-for-profit organization, Corem works to improve the competitiveness of the mining industry and reduce environmental impact through the industrialization of innovative solutions. Corem works closely with its Canadian and international mining company members and clients, and its research and government partners to achieve this goal.   Founded in September 1999 following the privatization

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FRIENDS OF PUERTO RICO-FOPR

FRIENDS OF PUERTO RICO-FOPR, SEEDING THE FUTURE?

Since 2015, based in Washington, DC, Friends of Puerto Rico, a nonprofit social impact organization, has focused its objectives on mobilizing a network of partners to accelerate economic opportunities for the people of Puerto Rico. This organization collaborates with economic development through different business initiatives, as well as education and creation of opportunities for women

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GRUPO GUAYACÁN-Building Local Entrepreneurship From The Ground Up

GRUPO GUAYACÁN-Building Local Entrepreneurship From The Ground Up

Very few people were talking about entrepreneurship in Puerto Rico when Grupo Guayacan, Inc. was born in 1996. Founded by Enrique “Ricky” Adsuar as a private sector mission-driven nonprofit organization, it has served entrepreneurs with a unique model that has coupled private equity investment with a series of programs to develop, strengthen, and advance Puerto

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A SAFE HAVEN FOUNDATION-OUR MISSION: ASPIRE. TRANSFORM. SUSTAIN.

A SAFE HAVEN FOUNDATION-OUR MISSION: ASPIRE. TRANSFORM. SUSTAIN.

A Safe Haven Foundation is a 501(c)3 not for profit, social enterprise that helps people ASPIRE. TRANSFORM. and SUSTAIN¨ their lives as they transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency with pride and purpose. A Safe Haven provides the tools for each individual to overcome the root causes of homelessness through a holistic and scalable model. A

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL-SHAPING CANADA’S DIGITAL FUTURE

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL-SHAPING CANADA’S DIGITAL FUTURE

As a not-for-profit, national centre of expertise for the digital economy, ICTC strengthens Canada’s digital advantage in a global economy. Through trusted research, practical policy advice, and innovative capacity-building programs, ICTC fosters globally competitive Canadian industries empowered by innovative and diverse digital talent. In partnership with a vast network of industry leaders, academic partners, and

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OSCARS ARC- DOG ADOPTION. INSPIRED ADOPTION RATES IN SOUTH AFRICA ARE LESS THAN 10%. WOOF PROJECT IS CHANGING THE STATUS QUO

OSCARS ARC- DOG ADOPTION. INSPIRED ADOPTION RATES IN SOUTH AFRICA ARE LESS THAN 10%. WOOF PROJECT IS CHANGING THE STATUS QUO

WOOF Project is a dynamic ‘pop–up’ mobile dog adoption initiative by Oscars Arc, a NPO born to inspire dog adoption and to save dogs’ lives. It was founded by Joanne Lefson in honour of Oscar, the adopted dog with whom she travelled around the world, visiting 43 countries across 5 continents in 2009 in order

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INSTITUTO GULBENKIAN DE CIÊNCIA- Gulbenkian Science

INSTITUTO GULBENKIAN DE CIÊNCIA- Gulbenkian Science, Solving Tomorrow’s Challenges Today

Towards quality of life and world sustainabilityScientific discoveries play a critical role in improving our quality of life and ensuring sustainable development. 2020 brought major visibility to the importance of science in predicting and solving the key challenges humanity and our planet face, such as pandemics. Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian (FCG, Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation) is a

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Synapse C-Recognized As A Center Of Digital Excellence By The Quebec Ministry Of Economy And Innovation

Synapse C-Recognized As A Center Of Digital Excellence By The Quebec Ministry Of Economy And Innovation

Synapse C is a non-profit organization whose mission aims to enhance and pool arts and culture data development expertise in Canada and become an international reference in the augmentation of this data to benefit the cultural ecosystem. Recognized as a center of digital excellence by the Quebec Ministry of Economy and Innovation, Synapse C facilitates

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Babbasa - A Bristol-Based Nonprofit Which Supports Young People From Less Advantaged Backgrounds to Achieve Their Professional Ambitions

Babbasa – A Bristol-Based Nonprofit Which Supports Young People From Less Advantaged Backgrounds to Achieve Their Professional Ambitions

The Challenge While Bristol continues to have one of the UK’s fastest growing economies, not all of Bristol’s citizens have been sharing in the city’s success. Sixty per cent of Bristol’s ethnic minority population live in areas of economic disadvantage; two-thirds of whom live in Bristol’s most disadvantaged inner-city wards.   Our Ethos Babbasa was

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Mesa Arizona Chamber of Commerce - "The World Belongs to Those Who Show Up!"

Mesa Arizona Chamber of Commerce – “The World Belongs to Those Who Show Up!”

Mesa is the 35th largest city in the country. Within Mesa’s 140 square miles lies approximately 17,000 businesses. The business spectrum is comprised of small to large businesses with a heavy focus on aerospace, manufacturing, and technology.   The Mesa Chamber of Commerce, founded in the late 1890s, exists to improve, promote, and advocate for

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Make It MSP - Working Collaboratively To Attract & Retain A Diverse & Talented Population

Make It MSP – Working Collaboratively To Attract & Retain A Diverse & Talented Population

WHO WE ARE Make It. MSP. is a strategic initiative of the GREATER MSP Partnership. Leveraging a network-based structure, Make It. MSP. is the Greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) region’s effort to work collaboratively as a region to better attract and retain people. The ambition of the Make It. MSP. initiative is to make the MSP

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TiE Ottawa - On a Mission to Strengthen the Ottawa Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

TiE Ottawa – On a Mission to Strengthen the Ottawa Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

TiE Ottawa is the most active sister chapter of TiE Global. Established in 1992, in Silicon Valley, The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), TiE Global is a non-profit organization devoted to entrepreneurs in all industries, at all stages, from incubation, throughout the entrepreneurial lifecycle.   TiE was established by a group of successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and

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We Tha Plug - Advocating for & empowering pan-african & latinx tech entrepreneurs

We Tha Plug – Advocating for & empowering pan-african & latinx tech entrepreneurs

We Tha Plug works with Pan-African Latinx founders and startups at all levels from Ideation Phase to Pre Seed and Series A Round phase. We Tha Plug is a global community of Pan-African, Latinx and other underrepresented founders, Venture Capitalists, and Angel Investors in the startup, tech, and innovation space. The overall mission of We

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Capital Angel Network - We are a key part of the early-stage development of startups in the region

Capital Angel Network – We are a key part of the early-stage development of startups in the region

A Nonprofit, Membership-based Organization Comprised Of Accredited Investors Seeking Investment And Mentorship Opportunities In Early-stage Companies. We aim to increase members’ returns and benefits with our support for collaborative due diligence, education, and screening processes. We are a key part of the early-stage development of startups in the region.   Angel investors traditionally have experience

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CODE on the beach - North Florida’s premier software development conference

CODE on the beach – North Florida’s premier software development conference

Founded in 2013 as a non-profit organization, Code on the Beach continues to be North Florida’s premier software development conference. Over the course of 7 years, we have featured hundreds of speakers from around the globe. We have covered everything from programming languages to product management to UI/UX design principles to cloud infrastructure.   In

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Miami Angels - The largest and most active angel network in Florida

Miami Angels – The largest and most active angel network in Florida

Miami Angels is the largest and most active angel network in Florida and backs promising seed stage, software-focused companies with early traction across a broad range of verticals throughout the state. Miami Angels co-invests with top-tier investors and offers its founders access to its vast network of investors. Rebecca Danta, Managing Director Miami Angels looks

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Venture Cafe Miami - Connecting innovators to make things happen

Venture Cafe Miami – Connecting innovators to make things happen

Venture Café Miami is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to building an accessible and inclusive innovation community. We design initiatives that connect innovators with each other as well as access opportunities to accelerate their growth and increase entrepreneur-led economic impact in the region. ,     Venture Cafe Miami’s strategic approach is intentionally different from

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