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Welcome back to the Sustainability Daily Podcast blog. Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories: a pharma giant opening its doors to startup innovation, a global news update on that same push, and a corporate–UN partnership expanding STEM access in Indian public schools. Here’s what you need to know.
Teva Launches Rise: A Global Open Innovation Platform to Accelerate AI, Industry 4.0, Smart Manufacturing, Digital Health and Biotech Breakthroughs for Pharma’s Biggest Challenges
By: GlobeNewswire — November 19, 2025
Source: Financial Post
Teva unveiled Teva Rise, an open innovation platform inviting startups to co-create solutions across seven high-impact challenges spanning R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial operations. The company plans to invest tens of millions of dollars to pilot, validate, and scale technologies such as AI-powered clinical simulations, predictive maintenance, and digital health tools for long-acting injectables. The goal: accelerate patient impact and operational transformation in line with Teva’s Pivot to Growth strategy.
Teva seeks startups to help solve global pharmaceutical challenges
By: Reuters — November 19, 2025
Source: Channel NewsAsia
Further coverage underscores Teva’s global call for innovators to join its Teva Rise program, targeting alternatives to animal models, AI-driven clinical trial design, and tools to enhance adherence for long-acting injectables. Executives say the initiative will forge worldwide partnerships and channel significant funding to solutions that strengthen operations while delivering value to patients. It’s a signal that pharma’s digital and AI transformation is moving from pilots to scaled, real-world deployment.
Samsung, UN GCNI launch DigiArivu to boost STEM learning in Tamil Nadu govt schools
By: BL Chennai Bureau — November 19, 2025
Source: The Hindu BusinessLine
Samsung and the United Nations Global Compact Network India launched DigiArivu to upgrade infrastructure, deliver activity-based STEM and digital learning, and train teachers across 10 government schools in Kancheepuram and Ranipet. The program also supports student development with sports kits and new libraries, aligning with UN SDGs to ensure inclusive digital education. It’s a practical model for corporate–UN partnerships that build future-ready skills where they’re needed most.
Together, these stories highlight a common theme: building resilient, inclusive innovation ecosystems. From pharma’s open platforms accelerating AI and digital health to education initiatives preparing the next generation of problem solvers, the throughline is clear—sustainable progress comes from scaling technology with purpose, partnerships, and people at the center.
