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Startup Nation: The Best Startup Capitals for Entrepreneurs in 2023 

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Like over in California, competition here is hot, and demand for high-tech innovation from food, climate tech, and agri-tech is constantly growing. Middle East and Africa Dubai and Riyadh Recent reports have ranked both Dubai and Riyadh as the top destination for startups in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

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How may graduates in Africa secure extra income?

Transformify

A graduate of my university, Wilkins Odinga Fadhili, the CEO of Fashion Torch Africa , has already secured funding of Sh16.5 The recent graduates, who just start on their career path, in Africa, face challenges finding a job. "It's so exciting. The unemployment rate is especially high among young people - up to 50%.

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CRISPR advances Sickle Cell disease treatment

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Additionally, Vertex has not expressed intentions to provide the therapy in Africa, where sickle-cell disease is most widespread and continues to take the lives of children. Cost and accessibility of the CRISPR treatment However, the cutting-edge treatment carries a substantial cost of $2 to $3 million.

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When Third is First

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The ingenuity of a rural farmer in Africa is on par with some of the greatest innovation I’ve seen in the heart of Silicon Valley, particularly in light of the lack of “formal” training and mentorship many of us experience in the developed world.

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How Social Distancing Is Helping The Environment

YoungUpstarts

As restrictions ease, there aren’t any signs to indicate that demand is going to return to previous levels. Bears in Yosemite, California and lions in Kruger, South Africa have all been roaming into the spaces usually reserved for human visitors. Office paper usage in developed countries has decreased by almost 30%.

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Facial Rejuvenation Treatments Projected To Enjoy Growth In The Next Five To Seven Years

YoungUpstarts

The treatment is one of the most popular motivations for medical tourism, with some of its biggest markets located in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East and Africa. The treatment involves the use of yellow light to gently warm up skin and destroy targeted blood vessels. Photo by Joeyy Lee on Unsplash ].

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5 Best Businesses That Motorcycle Owners Can Start

YoungUpstarts

This business has emerging markets in Asia and Africa. Because in these countries commercial motorbikes are very much accessible and in-demand. The increasing number of commercial bike riders in these countries has given rise to the demand off spare parts of the motorcycle. Motorcycle Spare Parts is the profit-making business.

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