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What mission-driven startups actually need to scale: A look at the DGIx accelerator

What mission-driven startups actually need to scale: A look at the DGIx accelerator

I’ll be honest: when we kicked off the DGIx Accelerator, we weren’t entirely sure how it was going to go. The lessons that followed shaped the program in ways we did not expect.

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How the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Cambodia Empowers Women Entrepreneurs

How the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Cambodia Empowers Women Entrepreneurs

Discover how Cambodia’s first Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) empowered 29 women to grow their businesses, build confidence, and access new opportunities—through mentorship, field visits, and a strong sisterhood of support.

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Empowering Mentors to Support Women Entrepreneurs and Strengthen the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

Empowering Mentors to Support Women Entrepreneurs and Strengthen the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

In our decade of experience supporting entrepreneurs, we’ve seen that entrepreneurs grow best with the right mentors by their side. Yet, especially women entrepreneurs often struggle to find locally based and high-quality mentors.

Woman in a blue shirt, smiling warmly, stands in front of a large pile of tubers outdoors, with trees and a bright sky in the background.

How Phum Khtum Agricultural Cooperative Supports Farmers in Cambodia

How Phum Khtum Agricultural Cooperative Supports Farmers in Cambodia

Discover how Phum Khtum Agricultural Cooperative in Oddar Meanchey supports local farmers in Cambodia. Led by Ms. Tab Mom, the cooperative strengthens livelihoods, improves access to resources, and empowers farmers through community-driven solutions.

Three people outdoors prepare cabbage in front of two large barrels and a basket. A jar sits nearby. The mood is collaborative and focused.

Nurturing Young Innovators: How a Thesis Turned Into a Sustainable Farming Solution

Nurturing Young Innovators: How a Thesis Turned Into a Sustainable Farming Solution

Today, Her Agri is an emerging agricultural start-up committed to supporting Cambodia’s farming communities through sustainable innovation.

A member of the Tekkrohorm Kelom Or Chivapheab Agricultural Cooperative writes brainstorming ideas on a flip chart with guidance from a mentor.

Empowering Farming Community Leaders Through Practical Learning

Empowering Farming Community Leaders Through Practical Learning

Far north in Preah Vihear province, just about 30 kilometers from the Thai border, is home to the Tekkrohorm Kelom Or Chivapheab Agricultural Cooperative (TKCAC). Look in any direction, and you’ll mostly see rice fields and palm trees.

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