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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
U.C. Berkeley Ai Alumnus Extends Invitation to Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg to ... 
Peter Kessler graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a degree in chemical engineering, and now he's working on an AI invention that "stands on the brink of the educational...more
Peter Kessler graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a degree in chemical engineering, and now he's working on an AI invention that "stands on the brink of the educational...more
Punjab Cm for Encouraging Youth to Expand Creative Thinking 
In a bid to boost the country's IT industry, Pakistan's ruling party is setting up an IT city in the country's eastern Punjab province, the Nation reports. "If we want to progress among the...more
In a bid to boost the country's IT industry, Pakistan's ruling party is setting up an IT city in the country's eastern Punjab province, the Nation reports. "If we want to progress among the...more
Youth Violence Prevention Program Funding Hangs in the Balance as Legislature Reworks State Budget
Two Virginia school divisions are teaming up to try to reduce youth involvement in gangs and violent behaviors with guns, the Virginia Mercury reports. Roanoke and Petersburg City Public Schools...more
Two Virginia school divisions are teaming up to try to reduce youth involvement in gangs and violent behaviors with guns, the Virginia Mercury reports. Roanoke and Petersburg City Public Schools...more
Retiring Rep. Mcmorris Rodgers: 'We Have to Act' on Social Media Child Safety 
"They have over 100 lobbyists walking the halls here with us today and they're awash in money and it's really a Sisyphean challenge for a bunch of parents to fight against these big interests," says...more
"They have over 100 lobbyists walking the halls here with us today and they're awash in money and it's really a Sisyphean challenge for a bunch of parents to fight against these big interests," says...more
Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at Harvard Seeks New Ideas to Enhance Children'S ... 
"Now is the time for creative, collaborative solutions that will drive positive outcomes for all children." That's the message from the Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at the Harvard...more
"Now is the time for creative, collaborative solutions that will drive positive outcomes for all children." That's the message from the Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at the Harvard...more
Sustainable Children'S Headphones : Kibu Path Works 
A London-based tech startup has come up with 3D-printed headphones specifically designed for kidsand they're going on sale next year, Fast Company reports. The Kibu Headphones, which were...more
A London-based tech startup has come up with 3D-printed headphones specifically designed for kidsand they're going on sale next year, Fast Company reports. The Kibu Headphones, which were...more
South African brainy kids set to shine in Asia Pacific Open Championship 2024 
Barrett Fortuinair and Calhan Cerf are 10 and 13 years old, respectively, and they're two of six students from South Africa's Booster Kids Robotics Club who have been selected to represent their...more
Barrett Fortuinair and Calhan Cerf are 10 and 13 years old, respectively, and they're two of six students from South Africa's Booster Kids Robotics Club who have been selected to represent their...more
Class of 2024 President'S Engagement, Innovation Prize Winners Announced 
The University of Pennsylvania is giving $100,000 each to six students who plan to use their knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and math to make a positive difference in the...more
The University of Pennsylvania is giving $100,000 each to six students who plan to use their knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and math to make a positive difference in the...more
Houston-Area School Secures Grant to Foster Stem Innovation, Entrepreneurship 
Sam Houston State University's Center for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship has been awarded a $315,000 grant from VentureWell, a nonprofit that supports early-stage science and technology...more
Sam Houston State University's Center for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship has been awarded a $315,000 grant from VentureWell, a nonprofit that supports early-stage science and technology...more
Banana Balloon'S Latest Innovation Supports Equality in Sports for Children with Disabilities 
"No matter how tall or short, fat or thin, standing or sitting, every child can be an athlete and enjoy the fun and benefits of sports." That's the vision behind China's Wheelcheer, an app...more
"No matter how tall or short, fat or thin, standing or sitting, every child can be an athlete and enjoy the fun and benefits of sports." That's the vision behind China's Wheelcheer, an app...more
Social Entrepreneurship
Spotlight
Calgary Social Enterprise Offers High-Tech Services by People with Autism
Meticulon, a project of Autism Calgary Association in partnership with the federal government and the Sinneave Family Foundation, operates as a social enterprise that renders high-tech services provided by people with autism, leveraging their natural abilities at requiring attention to detail, repetition, and sequencing.
