Stardust Startups

Nonprofit providing microgrants for the work of emerging entrepreneurs making positive social & environmental impact in sustainability, health, & learning. ✨

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*ANNOUNCEMENT*
The focus for Stardust Startups will be solely on building our endowment (a.k.a. funding streams). Our monthly newsletter and social media communication will be postponed for the time being. We can’t wait to get back in touch with you with new news!

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Did you know that one type of algae, Asparagopsis taxiformis, can be fed to cattle to decrease bovine methane production by 99%?

Read our newest original article now! 👇

#algae #seaweed #seaweedfarming #kelp #methane #climateaction #startups https://t.co/m7ife6ZyD0

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Only 5 days remain to contribute to BioAni's crowdfunding campaign!

👉 Learn about BioAni in English here: https://t.co/ezAgXjpf2W

👉 Donate here: https://t.co/zBv4BXBWfb

#crowdfunding #fishmeal #overfishing #climateaction #ivorycoast #startup #impact #socialentrepreneur

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What a gift to be able to check in on the progress of one of the very first projects we helped fund back in 2016. To date, 177 women have served in The MirIAM's residential program, and 51 have completed the full 6-month rehab program and graduated! 🎓✨

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You may have heard the term float around in the past few years. But... what is eco-anxiety? Is it actually a real thing? How do we cope with it? 🌍😰

Don't wait — read our newest article now! 👇

#ecoanxiety #climatechange #climateaction #cleanwater https://t.co/xFpEhXgNZQ

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Thanks to our microgrant, PRA (the new Cameroonian sustainable packaging startup), has reduced the drying time of their plantain-based "paper" products from 3-7 days to only 8 hours! ⌛

Learn more: https://t.co/Q5emV6NfZB

#cameroon #sustainablepackaging #impact #drc

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BioAni, the Ivorian startup making fishmeal out of fly larvae, is setting up a new farm in Grand-Bassam with a 2nd partner and will use our microgrant to buy aviaries, drying tables & palm kernel cake stock for this brand-new entity! 🪰

More about BioAni: https://t.co/tGRgpi7ELm

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Our co-founder and Managing Director, Laura Jean Palmer-Moloney, was interviewed by impact founder and author Isabelle Swiderski for Impact Entrepreneur Mag. Learn how Puerto Rico is adapting to climate challenges by leveraging impact startups.

https://t.co/vgVncD7Zyk

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In her new article, Ashley Kim showcases PRA (the Cameroon startup we supported in Spring 2022) & explores the current situation of millions of women living in rural areas worldwide.

[1st published in Impact Entrepreneur Magazine: https://t.co/Hnx70nOXrm] https://t.co/WRRdWBXvH4

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"Though this fight we did not choose for preserving the earth, isn't a battle too big to win, but a blessing too large to lose."

#sdgs #climateaction #socialimpact #bethechange #amandagorman #unitednations #climatechange #unga https://t.co/m9Gr53hKGY

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Researchers at the @UofMaryland’s Center for Materials Innovation are aiming to use a chemical found in crab and lobster shells to make batteries more sustainable. Read more below!

#ev #electricvehicules #goodnews #climatenews #climateaction #batteries
https://t.co/nS9uYlG3xh

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Check out this article by Pioneer's Post highlighting some amazing impact entrepreneurs working in the UK! https://t.co/IyHd2DlQn8

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This month, in-house writer Ashley Kim continues the discussion on food security by demystifying how #soy production can actually help us solve global health-related issues. But aren't there downsides? How can we make soy work for us, and the planet?

https://t.co/PYwNdabQvV

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In this new original article, in-house writer Mira defines what crypto actually is, outlines 4 benefits to social impact, and gives us some examples of how it's applied today.

https://t.co/kLtG0UCk1b

#crypto #socialimpact #socialentrepreneurship #blog #newvoice #impact

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We're hiring! 💸 *Please only apply if you fit all the requirements.*

View the job description and learn how to apply here: https://t.co/gCEcA0NC8l

#fundraising #partnerships #job #hiring #nonprofit #impactsector

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“There is no typical social enterprise or social entrepreneur,” Paula Woodman, the British Council’s head of global social enterprise, said. “But they have commonalities, like passion and flair, and not accepting no for an answer.” - @PioneersPost

https://t.co/SqbQydPHWk

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Meet Michelle and Ramou, our two newest Funding & Outreach interns! 👋

We interviewed them on the #SDGs they're most passionate about, how their generation can help achieve them, and why they love interning with us!

Read the full interview on LinkedIn: https://t.co/aIPjNBIOEP

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This month, our in-house writer Julia takes on the complex issue of food security, clarifying everything from what the term actually means to who is helping solve the problem and how.

Don't wait—read it now! 👇

#foodsecurity #nopoverty #zerohunger https://t.co/ZOKeAp58jU

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We are proud to say Stardust Startups is now on Medium! Four of our best articles have already been posted, with so much more to come. Check it out and give us a follow!

https://t.co/CDQZDT8AZF

#writingcommunity #mediumwriters

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Great article by @ArowanaCo CEO Kevin Chin for @ImpactEMagazine. We're proud that so many of the startups we support are a part of the circular economy.

Our Impact Portfolio: https://t.co/i93X2OAlbE

#impact #circulareconomy #waste #startups #sdgs https://t.co/WT2ZDuJns3