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??Today is #WorldWaterDay!?The day when we highlight the global water challenges.?The day to reflect on the UN Goal #6 – Clean Water & Sanitation for all by 2030! ??That with melting glaciers, comes increased challenges for communities who rely on glaciers and for the environment with increased flooding.?Our glaciers provide balance in our ecosystem.?Our members provide the support to those on the front lines of our global fresh water shortages. ??Today, we want to highlight those members who support the entrepreneurs – those on the front lines - working tirelessly to provide clean water and sanitation to their communities. ??Imagine how we could scale these solutions, if #investors rethought the way they think about investing in #socialentrepreneurs and broadened their lens. ??Imagine if #donors & #funders funded the very organizations who support the entrepreneurs and they did so for the long-term while recognizing their long-term and strategic value. ??Imagine how we could scale the solutions to the water challenges the global community is facing. Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) Ateneo de Manila University Blue Nest OPERO-Services RUG - Empower | Innovate | Sustain NSRCEL Academic City University Emerge Livelihoods Shared Value Hub IKP EDEN Villgro Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship Jhpiego SHE powered by iDE #actioniswater #waterislife #enabletheenablers #pollinateimpact #SDG6 #UNSDG

Pollinators Astou Dia, Vaikunt Prasad and Ian Jones are leading the second event in our Healthcare Incubation State of Play series ? How do incubators support entrepreneurs tackle challenges in the mental and physical health space? Today more than ever, we recognize the impact that mental health challenges have on our health, wellbeing, and ability to participate fully in social and economic life. At the same time, service providers in the space have to overcome challenges to access, stigma, and a lack of funding as they develop solutions that serve the communities they work with. Our speakers tell us how they support solutions across the Ivory Coast, Cambodia and India that address challenges in this field through mentorship, funding and access to expertise, and share their insights on what it takes to set enterprises up for success. Get ready to hear from experienced incubators driving positive impacts for people living with mental health challenges! Registration details below ?? *Members-only session ?#MemberBenefit #PollinateImpact #webinar #mentalhealth #incubators #accelerators

Today’s the last day to apply for the Growth Guidance Program! Nicola Greene, an alumnus of the first Growth Guidance program, has to share this about the high-value guidance she received through the Program ?? The Growth Guidance mentoring program is a medium for creating a safe and secure space for executives to discuss the challenges they are facing, and receive personalized and tailored guidance to find solutions they can pilot to address their strategic and operational challenges. These members-only sessions, led by our Special Advisor Paul Basil, are especially designed for the executive leaders of impact incubators and accelerators from the Global South. Interested in becoming a member? DM us for more details! ?? #PollinateImpact #EnabletheEnablers #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipcoach #success #motivation

How do incubators help health startups secure the right funding mix? ???????????? ???????? ???????????????? ???????? ???????????? ????????????????????: Regulatory timelines are longer. R&D costs are higher. Market entry is tougher. This is why having the right funding mix is critical—and why #incubators play a key role in helping startups secure it. At Pollinate Impact’s ???????????????????? ???????????????????? ?????????? ???? ????????- ???????????? ???????? ???????????? & ????????????????, experts agreed: ???? ???????????? ?????????????? ???????????? ?????? ?????????????? ???? ???????????? ?????????????? ??????????????. The best startup founders combine ???????????key funding types: → ???????????? – Incubators help startups access early-stage R&D funding, prototyping support, and impact-driven innovation capital. → ?????????????– The right incubator connects startups with investors at the right time—after validation, when it’s time to scale. → ?????????????????? ?????????????????????? – Incubators unlock industry partnerships, corporate venture support, and advisory networks that accelerate growth. Too many startups fail because they lean too hard on just one. The best-performing ventures use a blended approach. ???????????? ??????????????, ?????? ?????????????????? ???????? ??????????????: ?? ? Smart Manufacturing – How to cut production costs by 20-25% and scale faster. ? Global Market Strategies – How a fertility startup pivoted to the U.S. and hit $18M ARR. ? Incubation Best Practices – Why high-touch venture building is essential in healthcare. ???????????????? ???????????????????? ???? ?????? ???????????????????? ???????????????????? ?????????? ???? ???????? ???????????? ?????? ??????’?? ????????: ?? March 27 – Breaking Barriers and Scaling Solutions for Mental Health Ventures ?? April 10 – Nurturing Innovation in Maternal and Reproductive Health Are you a founder, investor, or incubator working in healthcare? ???????? ?????? ???????????????????????? ?????? ???????????? ???????? ????????:?? https://lnkd.in/gA7sDX3M Shubham Singh Aaqib Jameel Winnie Kibiru Ruod Ariete Tess Thuo Sophia Calugay-Morita Shami Rao Arielle Molino Paul Basil #healthcareinnovation #startupfunding #healthtech #Incubation #PollinateImpact #impactentrepreneurship

Our March newsletter for the Impact Incubation sector (and those who support it) is hot off the press! In this month's issue you'll find.... ?? We are building a Tools & Resource library for the ecosystem.?? ?? Check out the resources in our library. ?? Contribute! ?? Our Pollinate Event Highlight -? Healthcare State of Play webinars for program managers who work closely with healthcare entrepreneurs? ?? March was #internationalwomensday!? Check out our Gender Lens Incubation and Acceleration (GLIA) Toolkit, developed by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation / 公益財団法人 笹川平和財団 (SPF) in collaboration with ygap ?? This month’s blog authored by our own Paul Basil in collaboration with Sophia Morita ?? Member offerings and announcements ?? and so much more.... To get started or to gain access to these resources in our monthly newsletter, DM us to subscribe to our email list. Mekong Inclusive Ventures │ NSRCEL │ Impact Hub Abidjan │ Villgro │ Villgro Philippines │ SHE powered by iDE #supportthesupporters #pollinateimpact #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthadvocate #maternalhealth #postpartum #postpartum #prenatalcare #postpartumsupport #maternalmortality #postpartumdepression Ian Jones Vaikunt Prasad Astou Dia Priyanka Choubey Maroushka Lu Keisha Gani Arielle Molino Shami Rao Ruod Ariete Sophia Calugay-Morita Tess Thuo Paul Basil Madhura Chaudhuri

?????????? 360 ???????? ?????????????? ??Date: Mar 20 ??Time: 8:00–9:00 PM ICT | 9:00–10:00 AM ET ??Register here: https://lnkd.in/d4yViRkK Applications are open for Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs' SCALE 360 Progam! ??https://lnkd.in/gqcAuiRX SCALE 360 helps Business Development Services providers with support, tools, and community of peers to help you expand your reach and make a bigger difference. Want to know more? Join their information session tomorrow to ask all your questions, and gain a clearer understanding of how SCALE 360 can support your organisation's long-term and impact. #ANDE #Scale360

We’re excited to share that Sophia Calugay-Morita, Membership Mobilizer at Pollinate Impact, will be speaking at the Startup Mixer Event at iDEYA: Center of Innovation and Technopreneurship @ MSU-IIT, Mindanao this Friday. Sophia will delve into the essentials of making startups investment-ready. This is a crucial topic for entrepreneurs who are keen to understand what it takes to attract the right kind of investment and become appealing to potential investors. Whether you're nurturing an idea or ready to scale your startup, this session will equip you with the knowledge to enhance your business strategy and investor appeal. Sophia brings a wealth of experience in driving community engagement and fostering growth within business ecosystems. Don’t miss out on this engaging discussion on Friday, 21st. We are excited to connect with new and old friends and be part of the conversation around making startups investment-ready. #Pollinators, if you’re in Mindanao and would like to connect, do reach out! Arielle Molino Shami Rao Tess Thuo Ruod Ariete Paul Basil Katherine Fligg?????????????????? #startupgrowth #investmentreadiness #entrepreneurship #businessmixer #Iligancity #startups

?? Strengthening the Entrepreneurial Support Ecosystem ?? Cultivating ESO Scale-Up for Lasting Impact ?? March 19, 2025 – Choose Your Session: ?? Morning: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM UTC?| https://lnkd.in/dKXFuYVm ?? Afternoon: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM UTC?| https://lnkd.in/deXAGsYy We’re bringing together stakeholders from the Entrepreneurial Support Organisations (ESO) ecosystem to share insights, validate findings, and co-create solutions that will help strengthen the landscape of ESOs. ESOs like #incubators and #accelerators are vital to fostering entrepreneurial success, particularly in emerging markets. However, they often face systemic challenges that prevent them from scaling their impact effectively. To tackle this, iGravity, on behalf of the Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF), is designing a multi-donor program to strengthen private sector development and enhance the effectiveness of ESOs. As part of this initiative, a market system diagnostic is underway to pinpoint the key constraints faced by ESOs across multiple countries. Who Is It For? Whether you're an ESO, donor/funder, investor, entrepreneur, government representative, or ecosystem champion, your insights are critical in shaping the next phase of entrepreneurial support. Our Speakers Julia Kho - Knowledge Manager, Triple Jump BV/Dutch Good Growth Fund? Morgane Loisel - Advisory Manager, iGravity? Michael Kiema - Senior Advisory Associate, iGravity Luqman Hussein Camiel Boukhaf Ruod Ariete Arielle Molino Shami Rao Sophia Calugay-Morita Tess Thuo?Paul Basil #webinar #funding #investors #ESOs #PollinateImpact

One of the many benefits of membership at Pollinate Impact - aside from the joyful yet impactful convenings - is our #growthguidance program for C-level executives of impact incubators. In this article, our mentor who heads up this program, Paul Basil, talks about the insights gained both by the mentee and network, during our first cohort of the program. Take a read! #EnabletheEnablers #ExecutiveCoaching #Operationstrategy #FundingStrategy #ImpactInvestors

Let’s ACCELERATE Action for women’s equality! Together we can accelerate action for gender equality.?This year, International Women’s Day calls for increased momentum and urgency in addressing the systemic barriers and biases that women face, both in personal and professional spheres.?Our member incubators are driving that momentum! Impactful organizations and groups across the world deliver an array of effective strategies, resources, and activity that help #AccelerateAction in many areas including: ??forging women's economic empowerment ??recruiting, retaining and developing diverse talent ??supporting women and girls into leadership, decision-making, business and STEM ??designing and building infrastructure meeting the needs of women and girls ??helping women and girls make informed decisions about their health ??involving women and girls in sustainable agriculture and food security ??providing women and girls with access to quality education and training ??elevating women and girl's participation and achievement in sport ??promoting creative and artistic talent of women and girls ??addressing further areas supporting the advancement of women and girls ? One way to accelerate action: Support the Supporters!? Many of our members are on the ground supporting women entrepreneurs and they themselves need to be supported. Are you involved in the work of gender equity?? If so, how are you Accelerating Action? SHONA RUG - Empower | Innovate | Sustain Dimewise Impact Hub Nairobi Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO) Kobo Hub Zixtech HUB Emerge Livelihoods Villgro Shared Value Hub Jhpiego WYLDE International iDE (International Development Enterprises) Villgro Philippines Impact Hub Abidjan Academic City University Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship Upaya Social Ventures Centre for Social Initiatives Promotion - CSIP Reach for Change BongoHive Technology and Innovation Hub Kayana Create INKOMOKO @onowmyanmar #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #InternationalWomensDay #SupportTheSupporters