Social enterprise stories

Xero awards SG$630,000 to support small business vision
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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financial systems
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Xero has awarded SG$630,000 to 28 winners of the 2024 Beautiful Business Fund, supporting small businesses across multiple countries.

StarHub partners with ServiceNow on new enterprise service platform
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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aiops
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email
StarHub unveils a strategic partnership with ServiceNow, integrating Enterprise Solutions with the Now Platform to revolutionise enterprise service management across industries.

Sparta Global wins Kings Award for enterprise social mobility efforts
Thu, 9th May 2024
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mobility
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social enterprise
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.

REGnosys & WISE partner to tackle gender inequality in tech sector
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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dei
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risk & compliance
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social enterprise
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.

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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social enterprise
Koat.ai partners with Plato AI to redefine data intelligence and foster unparalleled innovation in the sector.

Google.org launches AI, security and resilience initiative in APAC
Fri, 25th Aug 2023
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google
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strategy
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infoxchange
Google.org, in partnership with Infoxchange and the ADB, will provide digital resilience training to 40 NGOs in Asia and the Pacific.

Auth0 launches social impact platform & joins Pledge 1% movement
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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social enterprise
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social issues
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auth0
Auth0 has launched a new social impact platform that aims to provide secure access for nonprofit organisations and social enterprises.

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.

Christchurch hosts two events to inspire social entrepreneurship in NZ
Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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cleantech
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entrepreneur
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climate change
Christchurch inspired social entrepreneurs with the Social Enterprise Challenge and UCE Impact Summit, focusing on climate change and sustainability.

Google report unlocks AI's power for social good
Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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ai
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ai models
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google
Google's AI Impact Challenge has attracted over 2600 applications worldwide from organizations with no experience in AI.

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.

Impact Hub boosts Waikato’s social enterprise scene
Mon, 17th Jun 2019
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entrepreneur
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social enterprise
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community
This month Impact Hub Waikato opened in Cambridge. The hub aims to support and expand the region’s social enterprise sector.

'Tech for Good' community launches in NZ
Wed, 21st Nov 2018
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healthtech
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social enterprise
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clearpoint
ClearPoint launches Tech for Good in New Zealand to foster collaboration between tech and social innovation, aiming for impactful social change.

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.

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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content creation
Te Haa o Manukau has opened in South Auckland, offering modern coworking spaces and makerspaces aimed at nurturing local entrepreneurs and innovators.

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.

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.

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.

SAP Venture Studio funds startups solving social issues
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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sap
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social enterprise
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sap venture studio
SAP.iO Venture Studio backs startups tackling social and environmental issues, showcasing SAP's commitment to innovation and inclusivity.

How virtual reality is making people more human-centric
Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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martech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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social enterprise
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.