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Villgro, Habitat for Humanity partner to fund housing start-ups

The two organizations will support affordable and sustainable housing enterprises in India.

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India Cements partners with construction 3D printing startup Tvasta

The partnership will see India Cements and Tvasta working together on R&D and exchange of technology to develop new raw material formulations used in 3D printing applications.

ShelterTech opens program for startups offering affordable housing solutions

The accelerator is now accepting applications from startups and scaleups based in countries located in the African sub-Sahara region.

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Bridging the water gap in rural areas

Aside from designing, building and operating their own system, TapEffect is also developing a suite of solutions to expand the systems of existing piped water operators.

India Armed Forces turn to 3D printing for military construction

The 3D-printed houses for the Indian Air Force were deployed within 35 days.

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Plastic waste recycling enterprise pays off for scientist

Brick-making social enterprise Gjenge Makers is recycling tens of thousands of kilograms of plastic waste every year.

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Kenyan insurtech startup Lami enters Malawi, DRC after acquiring Bluewave, eyes rest of Africa

ShelterTech Kenya alumni Bluewave Insurance Agency is acquired by Kenyan insurtech startup Lami as it seeks to make insurance covers accessible to more people across Africa.

Anand Mahindra Lauds Startup Tvasta That Built India's First 3D-Printed House, Asks To Join In

3D printing company Tvasta is now on the radar of one of India’s most successful business moguls, Anand Mahindra.

How to build a hospital ward in seven hours

How long does it take to set up a hospital ward? Seven hours, say the engineers of Modulus Housing.