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May 24, 2022 · From the climate crisis to the destruction of natural ecosystems, the world faces an unprecedented set of interconnected challenges. Innovative entrepreneurs are building businesses that protect and restore the planet and everything that lives on it. UpLink is helping over 260 entrepreneurs find the resources, experts and funding they need to take their promising solutions to the next level.
Jan 17, 2024 · UpLink aims to accelerate the growth and impact of early-stage entrepreneurs, build innovation ecosystems of diverse stakeholders, and shift perceptions of innovation's role in achieving the SDGs. These innovators, carefully selected for their impactful and sustainable solutions, are integrated into a dynamic ecosystem for growth, collaboration, and increased global visibility.
Feb 9, 2022 · Since its launch two years ago, UpLink has been at the forefront of an entrepreneur revolution, identifying and enabling more than 200 Top Innovators across more than 10 SDG areas, supporting their efforts to scale and accelerate their impact. Join this session at 17:00 CET on 17 February 2022 (live on this page) to hear from the founders of ...
Jan 13, 2021 · UpLink was created to address the world’s most pressing problems. The initiative seeks sustainable solutions to tackle issues such as climate change and social injustice.
Mar 20, 2024 · The UpLink Annual Impact Report 2024 showcases a transformative journey towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), driven by innovation and collaboration.
Jan 22, 2021 · UpLink, a platform for scaling innovation, unveils its second cohort of ocean innovators. Solutions tackle a range of ocean challenges including coral reef restoration, scaling restorative aquaculture, unearthing technologies for marine protection and helping invest in nature-based solutions. Innovation and collaboration are key to securing the future health of our ocean.
Jan 13, 2023 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan or national interests.
Jan 21, 2020 · UpLink will connect the next generation of change-makers and social entrepreneurs to networks of leaders with the resources, expertise and experience to create an impact. The challenges facing the world are overwhelming, from the climate crisis to stubborn rates of poverty, inequality and ill health. But what if we could tap into the network ...
Apr 21, 2021 · One year on from its launch, UpLink has acquired more than 17,000 registered users, over 1,000 solutions have been submitted to the online platform, and 100 companies and entrepreneurs have been recognised as UpLink Innovators. Join us from the World Economic Forum studio to hear directly from the innovators on their UpLink journey so far ...
Mar 23, 2021 · One year ago UpLink invited entrepreneurs to pitch solutions to global problems. Meet two successful innovators working to protect forests and purify water.
