Edcetera, a leading provider of career education programs, has appointed Jim as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Jim brings over 30 years of experience in marketing, innovation, and strategic planning to Edcetera. His expertise in nurturing key partnerships and driving strategic investment initiatives aligns seamlessly with Edcetera’s mission to innovate and expand.
Mars and Unreasonable Group have announced the first cohort of ventures chosen to participate in their Unreasonable Food program, a collaboration aimed at transforming global food systems. The fifteen selected ventures, representing a diverse range of industries and approaches, will work towards reducing emissions, promoting sustainability, and fostering a more inclusive and equitable food future.
The third TERA-Award Smart Energy Innovation Competition, hosted by Towngas, announced its winners. The Gold Award went to a Chinese team for their advanced alkaline hydrogen-producing equipment. The Silver Award was won by an Israeli team for their hydrogen storage at near-ambient conditions. A Chinese team received the Bronze Award for their versatile heat/cold energy storage material. The TERA-Award received 450 zero-carbon projects from 59 countries and regions worldwide, reflecting a 60% increase compared to the previous year.
India’s economy is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven by a combination of factors including increased foreign investment, a shift towards manufacturing, and the rise of a new generation of entrepreneurs. The country is becoming more open and pro-business, with the government implementing a range of reforms to make it easier to do business. This is leading to a surge in growth and innovation, with the emergence of new industries and technologies. The government is also playing a more proactive role in promoting economic development, with the introduction of policies such as the ‘Make in India’ campaign and the ‘Production-Linked Incentives’ scheme. These reforms are having a positive impact on the economy, with the Economist Intelligence Unit forecasting that India’s GDP will grow by 7.5% in 2023.
