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CIT Announces Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund (CRCF) FY2014 Fall Solicitation Awards and Upcoming Solicitation

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The CRCF program is a state fund designed to advance, in Virginia, targeted areas of research with commercial promise. The following CRCF proposals will be awarded, contingent upon acceptance of award terms and conditions: Eminent Researcher Recruitment Program . Matching Funds Program .

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This nonprofit wants to break down barriers for entrepreneurs — with help from U.S. policymakers

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” Hwang is the CEO of Right to Start , a national nonprofit founded in 2020 that aims to expand entrepreneurial opportunity for Americans. But while technology has made it easier than ever to start a business, he believes the safety nets to protect entrepreneurs as they pursue their own ventures are still lacking.

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UW Bothell and UW Seattle rank first and third among public universities that ‘pay off the most’

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According to CNBC, UW Bothell, located north of Seattle, offers roughly 55 degree programs and enrolls 5,364 undergraduate students. The average annual net cost for in-state students (income $48,001-$75,000) is $6,812. Bothell moved up from No. 2 last year to eclipse the main UW campus, which fell from the top spot to No.

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How climate concerns and incentives are driving solar installations on Washington roofs

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megawatts (MW) of solar power this year alone, a more than 10-fold increase over a decade ago, according to an industry nonprofit. We’re in a transitional time,” said Eliza Ives, renewable energy program manager with Seattle City Light. Volunteer homeowners allow the nonprofit to install a home on their property.

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Two efforts fill surprising tech gap between restaurants, donors and those who are hungry

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COVID-19 has ravaged the economy and unraveled social safety nets that provide meals for people who are hungry. FoodPair will be run as a nonprofit. Dyce discovered Off Their Plate, a nonprofit that uses donations to pay restaurants to prepare meals, while browsing Instagram. Serving up smarter logistics.

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Bezos’ Day 1 Families Fund awards $96M in grants to 32 organizations helping homeless families

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While the homelessness-related fund has publicly issued four rounds of grants, little has been said about the schools program. Bezos’ net worth since launching his fund has increased from $160 billion to more than $200 billion today, according to Forbes.

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$5M Climate Impact Fund launches to support entrepreneurs tackling the climate crisis

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Portland-based nonprofit VertueLab launched its $5 million Climate Impact Fund on Wednesday to support early stage, clean tech entrepreneurs focused on addressing climate change causes and moving to a carbon-free economy. This summer, the accelerator accepted 10 early-stage companies in the latest round of the program.

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