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Beyond Covid-19: Global Open Innovation Challenge to Develop Solutions for a Post-Pandemic World
Global ChallengesSustainable Development
April 30, 2020 Prepr Team

Beyond Covid-19: Global Open Innovation Challenge to Develop Solutions for a Post-Pandemic World

TORONTO — Prepr and its network of partners are pleased to announce The Beyond COVID-19: Global Open Innovation Challenge. The open call that launches on April 30th will bring together students, startups, employees, and citizens to develop #BeyondCovid solutions in the areas of business, education,

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Beyond Covid-19: Global Open Innovation Challenge to Develop Solutions for a Post-Pandemic World
Global ChallengesSustainable Development
April 30, 2020 Prepr Team

Beyond Covid-19: Global Open Innovation Challenge to Develop Solutions for a Post-Pandemic World

TORONTO — Prepr and its network of partners are pleased to announce The Beyond COVID-19: Global Open Innovation Challenge. The open call that launches on April 30th will bring together students, startups, employees, and citizens to develop #BeyondCovid solutions in the areas of business, education,

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Tackling the UN Global Goals with PIE!
ArticleChallenge EventsFeaturedFuture Sustainability ChallengeGlobal ChallengesSustainable Development
March 25, 2020 Prepr Team

Tackling the UN Global Goals with PIE!

Prepr's flagship product is PIE®. An interdisciplinary problem-solving framework, that provides entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and their teams the tools they need to grow. Our mission is to strengthen the collaboration between public and private sectors on challenges that affect local communities, inf

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Entrepreneurship in Ghana & Ethiopia
ArticleCase StudySustainable Development
February 10, 2019 Prepr Team

Entrepreneurship in Ghana & Ethiopia

African economies have been resilient, showing continuous growth in most sectors the long term economic outlook for the continent looks promising. Real output growth is expected to grow to 4.1% throughout 2018. Ghana and Ethiopia specifically face several challenges and opportunities for the future.

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The Future of Work and Next Steps
ArticleFeaturedIndustry Future ChallengesSustainable Development
September 19, 2018 Prepr Team

The Future of Work and Next Steps

The skills gap is real. With multiple reports from both the World Economic Forum and the International Labour Organization (ILO) of the United Nations, providing research on the future of work, a global call has been made to both the public and private sector to join forces and establish programs to

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Prepr Foundation Is Recruiting Volunteers to Pay It Forward Through Education
ArticleSustainable Development
February 24, 2014 Prepr Team

Prepr Foundation Is Recruiting Volunteers to Pay It Forward Through Education

Prepr Foundation, an Open Education and Open Innovation non-profit, is recruiting volunteers to pay it forward by working with our team of engaged, passionate change-makers. From virtual volunteering, to helping with in-person events there are many different ways to get involved. No matter the posit

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PREPR FOUNDATION IS RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS TO PAY IT FORWARD THROUGH EDUCATION
ArticleSustainable Development
February 24, 2014 Prepr Team

PREPR FOUNDATION IS RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS TO PAY IT FORWARD THROUGH EDUCATION

Prepr Foundation, an Open Education and Open Innovation non-profit, is recruiting volunteers to pay it forward by working with our team of engaged, passionate change-makers. From virtual volunteering, to helping with in-person events there are many different ways to get involved. No matter the posit

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PREPR’S SUSTAINABILITY PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MARS ENERGY HACKATHON AND GREEN BUTTON INITIATIVE
ArticleChallenge EventsPressSustainable Development
October 10, 2013 Prepr Team

PREPR’S SUSTAINABILITY PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MARS ENERGY HACKATHON AND GREEN BUTTON INITIATIVE

In November 2012, the Ontario provincial government announced a partnership with MaRS Discovery District to introduce the innovative “Green Button Initiative.” Led by MaRS and the Ministry of Energy, a working group was formed to implement the “Green Button data standard”—a common format for custome

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Prepr’s Sustainability Partnership with the MaRS Energy Hackathon and Green Button Initiative
ArticleChallenge EventsPressSustainable Development
October 10, 2013 Prepr Team

Prepr’s Sustainability Partnership with the MaRS Energy Hackathon and Green Button Initiative

In November 2012, the Ontario provincial government announced a partnership with MaRS Discovery District to introduce the innovative “Green Button Initiative.” Led by MaRS and the Ministry of Energy, a working group was formed to implement the “Green Button data standard”—a common format for custome

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Prepr Sponsors the MaRS Energy Hackathon and Supports Innovators
Challenge EventsFeaturedPressSustainable Development
August 30, 2013 Prepr Team

Prepr Sponsors the MaRS Energy Hackathon and Supports Innovators

Prepr Foundation, an open education non-profit, is sponsoring the MaRS Energy Hackathon, an idea-generating event to make energy data more accessible and user-friendly. On the weekend of September 7-8, a diverse group of people including, energy experts, designers, developers and entrepreneurs, will

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PREPR SPONSORS THE MARS ENERGY HACKATHON AND SUPPORTS INNOVATORS
Challenge EventsFeaturedPressSustainable Development
August 30, 2013 Prepr Team

PREPR SPONSORS THE MARS ENERGY HACKATHON AND SUPPORTS INNOVATORS

Prepr Foundation, an open education non-profit, is sponsoring the MaRS Energy Hackathon, an idea-generating event to make energy data more accessible and user-friendly. On the weekend of September 7-8, a diverse group of people including, energy experts, designers, developers and entrepreneurs, will

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OPEN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ArticleSustainable Development
March 7, 2013 Prepr Team

OPEN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Social Entrepreneurship is a quickly emerging business strategy being employed by many of the most innovative Business Owners all over the globe. The concept seems a little foreign at first, but when you take a closer look it begins to become apparent that it is not only highly effective but if prac

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