Orangi Pilot Project

Chintai successful in latest round of financing aimed at accelerating growth in asset tokenization

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

SINGAPORE, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chintai, a Singapore based SaaS company that modernizes capital markets infrastructure with blockchain technology, announced today that tech-focused investment firm B1 has led its most recent financing round to propel company growth as it launches its core regulated platform. This news comes after Chintai recently launched three pilot projects at an industry event in Singapore, which demonstrated the advantages of tokenization for carbon credits and commercial real estate in Southeast Asia.

Key Points: 
  • This news comes after Chintai recently launched three pilot projects at an industry event in Singapore, which demonstrated the advantages of tokenization for carbon credits and commercial real estate in Southeast Asia.
  • The company says that it supports multiple asset classes within a regulated blockchain network that is built to capitalize on an estimated $16tn market cap by 20301.
  • We are excited to see our vision come to life and see clients using the technology to innovate.
  • Our clients can now create disruptive business opportunities with our technology, increase operational efficiency, and new avenues of fundraising."

Amsety Announces ACRE, an AI-Based Solution to Improve Patient Enrollment in Clinical Trials for Liver Disease

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amsety, a liver health solutions start-up announced the release of its new artificial intelligence-driven Amsety Clinical Recruitment Engine ("ACRE"). ACRE combines decisional AI and messaging tools with a proprietary, self-selected database of over half a million users to help efficiently reach and effectively communicate with liver patients. As proven in the first pilot projects, ACRE is an effective way to engage candidates for clinical trials and educational outreach in the context of liver health and other metabolic diseases.

Key Points: 
  • CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amsety, a liver health solutions start-up announced the release of its new artificial intelligence-driven Amsety Clinical Recruitment Engine ("ACRE").
  • As proven in the first pilot projects, ACRE is an effective way to engage candidates for clinical trials and educational outreach in the context of liver health and other metabolic diseases.
  • Millions of Americans with Liver Disease, Yet Clinical Trials Are Struggling with Patient Recruitment
    Despite over 100 million Americans being affected by liver disease, clinical trial recruiters experience a shortage of eligible liver patients to enroll in their studies resulting in high recruitment failure rate, prolonged clinical studies, and delay in drug development.
  • ACRE offers a novel method to activate patients more rapidly and efficiently for recruitment into clinical trials and disease education.

Newlab & Mythos AI Launch In-Shore Autonomous Boat Pilot to Revolutionize Maritime Shipping

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Mythos AI is advancing maritime commerce by mapping marine highways while simultaneously training algorithms for self-driving in-shore vessels.

Key Points: 
  • Mythos AI is advancing maritime commerce by mapping marine highways while simultaneously training algorithms for self-driving in-shore vessels.
  • Disaggregated marine shipping will use smaller boats, rivers, and in-land waterways to move goods more efficiently and resolve bottlenecks.
  • In partnership with cutting-edge startups like Mythos AI, Newlab is driving supply chain resilience by establishing sustainable transportation nodes that create critical redundancy across supply chains.
  • “Bringing Mythos AI and the Port of Monroe together not only advances sustainable, real-world mobility solutions, it also drives economic development for our communities.”
    “Self-driving vessel technology will reshape maritime logistics,” said Mythos AI CEO Geoff Douglass.

Berry AI Welcomes Eric Marchant as New Member of Leadership Team

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Friday, November 3, 2023

LEWES, Del., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Berry AI, a leading provider of AI camera solutions for the QSR industry, is delighted to announce the appointment of Eric Marchant as the newest member of its leadership team.

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  • LEWES, Del., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Berry AI, a leading provider of AI camera solutions for the QSR industry, is delighted to announce the appointment of Eric Marchant as the newest member of its leadership team.
  • Eric Marchant joins Berry AI as a seasoned professional with a remarkable track record in the QSR industry.
  • Berry AI's CEO Eric Lam expressed enthusiasm about Eric M.'s appointment, stating, "There is no better person than Eric Marchant to lead us on this journey.
  • Eric Marchant is set to lead Berry AI towards new horizons as the company continues to provide cutting-edge AI camera solutions to the Quick Service Restaurant industry.

$105,000 in Funding Awarded to Cities For Pilot Projects

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Healthy Babies Bright Futures' (HBBF) Bright Cities program awarded our latest round of funding to five cities whose projects will position them for additional federal funding. Securing climate-conscious federal funding to reduce toxic exposures isn't always easy, and these pilot grants, ranging from $15,000 to $25,000, will build positive change in communities — while laying the groundwork for larger amounts of federal funding.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Healthy Babies Bright Futures' (HBBF) Bright Cities program awarded our latest round of funding to five cities whose projects will position them for additional federal funding.
  • HBBF's grants were designed to fill a unique gap by helping cities secure additional funding from the historic amounts of federal dollars now available.
  • Planning for these larger federal grants presents challenges for small and/or "at max capacity" cities, though those are often the cities most in need of additional funding.
  • "We see it as essential to support pilot projects and partnership development to help cities and community-based organizations have the necessary foundation to successfully procure federal funding, and encourage others with this capacity to do the same."

New Federal Call for Proposals for Smart Grid Projects

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Funded through Canada's Energy Innovation Program , projects selected through this call will provide support to the key technology, market and regulatory innovations that address barriers to scale pilot projects into grid-wide deployments.

Key Points: 
  • Funded through Canada's Energy Innovation Program , projects selected through this call will provide support to the key technology, market and regulatory innovations that address barriers to scale pilot projects into grid-wide deployments.
  • The two areas of focus offered through this call are:
    Demonstration : Funding will support projects that accelerate grid modernization, address market gaps with business solutions, improve customer accessibility of grid integrated solutions and lower emissions.
  • Smart grid investments optimize the use of existing electricity system assets — supporting a 'use what you already have' and 'doing more with less' approach.
  • Smart grid solutions offer lower-cost pathways to realizing net-zero goals, promoting customer choice, experience and affordability."

SaverOne Advances its Global Sales Strategy and Appoints European Distributor

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Monday, October 30, 2023

PETAH TIKVAH, Israel, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SaverOne 2014 Ltd. (Nasdaq: SVRE) (TASE: SVRE), a technology company specializing in transportation safety solutions, today announced an advancement of its global growth strategy into European markets.

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  • SaverOne makes strong sales and marketing advances in Europe; completes pilot project with Cemex in Spain
    PETAH TIKVAH, Israel, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SaverOne 2014 Ltd. (Nasdaq: SVRE) (TASE: SVRE), a technology company specializing in transportation safety solutions, today announced an advancement of its global growth strategy into European markets.
  • In addition, to further supporting and expanding sales efforts in the region, SaverOne has appointed Mr. Tal Yihie as its Italian Country Partner.
  • Commented Ori Gilboa, CEO of SaverOne, "Given our MOU with Iveco, a leading Italian based OEM, Italy was the natural choice for our first European country in which to appoint a distributor to strengthen our sales efforts.
  • Our new strategic collaborations are a strong step forward for our expansion throughout Europe and advances our global expansion strategy and sales potential.

International gathering launches the Global Solutions Nexus (GSN) to respond to urban challenges and invest in urban transformation

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Friday, October 27, 2023

One year later, this dream was realized during the 5th Urban Economy Forum (UEF5) entitled "For Climate Change, Urban Finance," which launched the Global Solutions Nexus (GSN).

Key Points: 
  • One year later, this dream was realized during the 5th Urban Economy Forum (UEF5) entitled "For Climate Change, Urban Finance," which launched the Global Solutions Nexus (GSN).
  • The GSN is creating a solid global network to establish a connection between local actions and finance for impactful urban transformations.
  • The goal is to gather people, ideas, resources, institutions, and systems to co-create these transformative solutions through creative and collaborative mechanisms for sustainable processes and outcomes.
  • These solutions will be possible to be developed thanks to the gathering, exchange and dialogue creation of technicians, academicians, the private sector, and financial institutions with city leaders.

International gathering launches the Global Solutions Nexus (GSN) to respond to urban challenges and invest in urban transformation

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Friday, October 27, 2023

One year later, this dream was realized during the 5th Urban Economy Forum (UEF5) entitled "For Climate Change, Urban Finance," which launched the Global Solutions Nexus (GSN).

Key Points: 
  • One year later, this dream was realized during the 5th Urban Economy Forum (UEF5) entitled "For Climate Change, Urban Finance," which launched the Global Solutions Nexus (GSN).
  • The GSN is creating a solid global network to establish a connection between local actions and finance for impactful urban transformations.
  • The goal is to gather people, ideas, resources, institutions, and systems to co-create these transformative solutions through creative and collaborative mechanisms for sustainable processes and outcomes.
  • These solutions will be possible to be developed thanks to the gathering, exchange and dialogue creation of technicians, academicians, the private sector, and financial institutions with city leaders.

Lilt Supports AI-Powered Translated Forecasts Offered By NOAA's National Weather Service

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Friday, October 27, 2023

"From day one, Lilt has been on a mission to make the world's information available to everyone, irrespective of language," said Lilt CEO Spence Green.

Key Points: 
  • "From day one, Lilt has been on a mission to make the world's information available to everyone, irrespective of language," said Lilt CEO Spence Green.
  • We could not be more proud and aligned with the National Weather Service to ensure that all people have access to lifesaving weather warnings and forecasts."
  • "This language translation project will improve our service equity to traditionally underserved and vulnerable populations that have limited English proficiency," said Ken Graham, director of NOAA's National Weather Service.
  • "By providing weather forecasts and warnings in multiple languages, the NWS will improve community and individual readiness and resilience as climate change drives more extreme weather events."