Metta Newsletter: Apr 2024 Edition
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??♀? World Health Day: My Health, My Right ??♀?
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Under the theme “My Health, My Right,” this year’s World Health Day emphasises the fundamental right and opportunity for everyone to access quality healthcare, alongside essential services such as education and decent living conditions, among others.
In celebration of World Health Day, our Programme Manager?Gianna?sat down with Claudia Chisari, PhD, CPsychol - CEO and Founder of?Bloume Health, the first AI-powered digital care solution for pelvic pain (e.g endometriosis). Gianna spoke to Claudia about her mission to reduce barriers in the healthcare industry, the challenges she faces, and calls to action to ease the gender-health gap.
Claudia says: “To me, “My health, my right” means being able to reduce barriers to healthcare access, and provide people with solutions that allow them to have full autonomy and agency about their health. Women have historically been suffering from the lack of both.“
Blog: Accelerator Dynamics - Understanding the Forces of Change & Trends to Watch ??
Our Programme Manager Gianna Pinasco takes a deep dive into the emerging trends amongst accelerator programmes and how these changes and trends are going to significantly influence the landscape of accelerators in the future ??
Whether adopting a niche-based approach or a blended model, the landscape of startup support is diversifying to meet the changing needs of founders." ????
Gianna says: “The journey of a #founder might seem like a solo endeavour, but it’s not. Founders need the right support mechanisms and resources to turn their vision into a reality. As the #startup ecosystem evolves, so too must #accelerators to meet the ever-changing needs of founders.”
Celebrating Earth Day ?? ??
Planet vs. Plastics ??
Earth Day ?? (celebrated on 22nd April) is a globally recognised day served as a reminder of the importance of sustainability and environmental conservation in order to protect the planet as best we can. The first Earth Day was recorded in 1970, and now more than 1 billion people participate in Earth Day activities every year ??
This year's Earth Day theme is #Plastics vs. #Planet - and Earth Day are committed to "end plastics for the sake of human and planetary health, demanding a 60% reduction in the production of ALL plastics by 2040."
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EARTHDAY.ORG have created a variety of initiatives and toolkits in order to raise awareness and inspire change - to make meaningful impact and help protect the planet for generations to come ??
“Earth Day’s mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. Let's unite in our efforts to protect the Earth today and for generations to come. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and create a more sustainable world.”
Learn more using the links below ??
? Spotlight on: Startups ?
Over the last few weeks, we have been running a mini series across our socials, where we shine the light on some startups doing wonderful work in the startup #ecosystem ?? ??
Check them out below ??
Continuum Industries ?? Having have recently raised $10M to accelerate infrastructure planning, Continuum Industries "enable faster, lower-risk and more sustainable project development, from concept to consent, with one powerful cloud-based optioneering platform."
KnowVate Hub ?? An Edinburgh based online community for ethnic minority entrepreneurs to encourage collaboration and networking. This online Hub provides you with the resources and connections to help you thrive in the business ecosystem, as well as exclusive content, case studies and access to trusted support.
FreeFlow Technologies ??♂? Founded in Scotland in 2012, and Winners of the 2022 StartUp Scotland Awards, FreeFlow Technologies have a patented transmission system technology for E-Bikes, which allows riders to "have an E-Bike that looks and rides like a normal bike with all the benefit of rider assistance" ??
?? Metta’s Recommended Reads ??
We’re always on the look out for interesting and relevant industry news about innovation, tech, investing, startups, entrepreneurship and more! Have a look at this month’s #MettaReads -