EPF Tech Fund’s Post

🚨 Application Period Now Open! We are excited to announce that the application period for funding from The Trolltech Foundation (TTF) is now open! From today, September 1st, until October 15th, we invite you to submit your project proposals for consideration. Visit our website for more details on how to apply.   🌟 Embracing the Responsibility of Philanthropy with Trolltech Foundation Philanthropy, rooted in the Greek words philos (love) and anthropos (humanity), reflects a deep commitment to the well-being of others. At TTF, we fully embrace this responsibility, ensuring that our resources are directed towards creating meaningful and lasting impact.   Our Project Selection Criteria: 🌍 Local Empowerment: We prioritize projects led by and benefiting local communities. By supporting initiatives grounded in local knowledge and needs, we aim to foster self-reliance and resilience.   💡 Economic Viability: We support projects that demonstrate a clear path to long-term economic sustainability. These initiatives must have the potential to thrive independently, ensuring they address both immediate needs and future growth.   💰 Financial Soundness: Projects must present a clear and transparent financial plan, ensuring that most funds directly support the project rather than administrative costs.   🔄 Sustainability and Proven Success:  We give priority to projects from organizations with a proven track record of previous successful projects. Our goal is to build on what works and ensure that our contributions lead to lasting, positive outcomes.   🤝 Impact and Innovation: We seek out projects that bring innovative solutions to systemic challenges, whether it’s enhancing educational access, improving healthcare infrastructure, or creating economic opportunities.   Discover more about our mission and the projects we support on our website. https://lnkd.in/dT2bRpv6 #LocalEmpowerment #SustainableDevelopment #InnovationForGood #CommunityImpact #SocialGood #EconomicViability #FinancialTransparency #TTFGrants #TrolltechFoundation #ImpactfulGiving #ApplyNow

This insightful article from the Stanford Social Innovation Review highlights the critical role of system orchestrators, which build ecosystems of actors to move a broader systems change strategy. "What does system orchestration look like in practice? Spanning sectors and ecosystems, Health Care Without Harm is illustrative of the indispensability of system orchestrators to systemic change...Its orchestration approach incubates, connects, and scales grassroots initiatives to create systems-level shifts in policy and practices." Thank you to Don Gips of Skoll Foundation, Tulaine M. of New Profit, Rohini Nilekani of Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies, and Cristiane Sultaniof Instituto Beja for co-authoring this powerful piece and elevating Health Care Without Harm's role as a systems orchestrator. Read more💡 ⬇️

The Techno-Philanthropy Ecosystem in the USA showcases a significant concentration of organizations and investors dedicated to fostering social impact through technology. California and New York lead with the highest number of entities and purpose-driven investors, reinforcing their status as innovation hotspots. The nationwide distribution illustrates a commitment to advancing societal causes across diverse areas, with non-profits, community groups, and DeepTech ventures at the forefront. For a deeper dive into this nexus of technology and philanthropy, the full ecosystem analysis is available at https://lnkd.in/eA3UB_Bw Our strategic partner Ecosystem Mapping-as-a-Service remains open for inquiries on commissioned ecosystem map platforms in other industries and regions, some done on a pro-bono co-branded basis, and can be reached for inquiries here: https://lnkd.in/eGvkS6nm #TechnoPhilanthropy #SocialImpact #InnovationEcosystem #PhilanthropyUSA #ImpactInvesting

The Techno-Philanthropy Ecosystem in the USA showcases a significant concentration of organizations and investors dedicated to fostering social impact through technology. California and New York lead with the highest number of entities and purpose-driven investors, reinforcing their status as innovation hotspots. The nationwide distribution illustrates a commitment to advancing societal causes across diverse areas, with non-profits, community groups, and DeepTech ventures at the forefront. For a deeper dive into this nexus of technology and philanthropy, the full ecosystem analysis is available at https://lnkd.in/esh_wcCr Our strategic partner Ecosystem Mapping-as-a-Service remains open for inquiries on commissioned ecosystem map platforms in other industries and regions, some done on a pro-bono co-branded basis, and can be reached for inquiries here: https://lnkd.in/ehNUJVs8 #TechnoPhilanthropy #SocialImpact #InnovationEcosystem #PhilanthropyUSA #ImpactInvesting

Lately we've been 💡 inspired by Sam Caplan, VP of Social Impact at Submittable, and his 🌠 vision for the future, where organizations are willing to contribute their data to common repositories for collective 🧮 analysis and insights. 👐 Collaboration, 🗣️ Communication, 🫂 Community - these are the ingredients for deeper impact - no matter what problem you are trying to solve! Technology is important, but it's not enough to solve the 🌎 world's most complex problems. We still need humanity's input to make it great, to truly serve our needs. #NextGenThriving #CollectiveImpact #TechForGood #DataTransparency #HumanCenteredDesign #FutureOfPhilanthropy

GreenLight Co-founder and Board Chair John Simon shares his 2024 Tech for Good Predictions in this Causeartist post, emphasizing the increasing role of technology in addressing social and economic challenges. “At GreenLight, five years ago, very few technology solutions emerged in our search to address unmet needs in our communities. In the past year, of the 10 selections we made in our community-driven process in cities, 40% of them were tech-platforms – Food Connect, mRelief, Inner Explorer, and Irth. A place-based approach that builds trust and access is required even with a tech-based solution to ensure market adoption and impact.” Read more below.

SRED CREDITS: A FUNDING BOOST FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION Social enterprises and non-profits are revolutionizing the way we address pressing global challenges. From education to healthcare, their innovative solutions are creating significant societal impacts. Yet, funding these initiatives remains a critical hurdle. SRED credits offer a powerful funding boost for social innovation, supporting the development of new programs, technological advancements, and program evaluations. Despite challenges like understanding criteria, limited resources, and lack of awareness, opportunities abound. 🌟 Collaborate with universities and research institutions. 🌟 Seek expert guidance. 🌟 Advocate for greater awareness and support. Ready to see if your social innovation qualifies for SRED? Let's explore the possibilities and fuel your mission for social change. #SocialInnovation #SREDCredits #Funding #NonProfits #SocialEnterprises #Innovation #RD #Education #Healthcare #Technology #Collaboration #getsred

🌍💻 Digital Inclusion & Sustainable Tech 💻🌍 At Borngood, we're passionate about bridging the gap created by digital poverty. Everyone deserves access to the technology they need to thrive, and we're working hard to make this a reality. By providing high-quality refurbished tech, we're not only making a positive impact on the planet—reducing e-waste and conserving resources—but also helping to make technology more affordable and accessible for all. 💻🌍 The ripple effects are profound: by choosing sustainable, refurbished tech, we are able to work with and support communities by donating Tech. Saving money, and creating opportunities for those who need it most. Let’s continue to work together to drive digital inclusion, support sustainability, and build stronger communities. #DigitalInclusion #Sustainability #RefurbishedTech #PositiveImpact #Borngood #Profitwithpurpose #Community

Technology can play a fundamentally huge role in the way non-profits and the social impact sector thinks about serving their communities and whether it is creating access," says Manu Chopra, co-founder and CEO at Karya. His insights highlight the transformative potential of AI in driving social change. From enhancing service delivery in healthcare and education to improving resource allocation in agriculture, AI can catalyze significant advancements in how non-profits operate. By leveraging AI, organizations can automate processes, analyze data for deeper insights, and personalize interactions, ultimately maximizing their impact. As we explore practical use cases, it’s clear that technology is not just a tool; it's a pathway to greater access and equity for communities in need. Let’s embrace this opportunity to innovate and uplift! #AI #Nonprofits #SocialImpact #TechnologyForGood #Karya #spectracompunet