By convening entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders and supporters, UpLink creates ecosystems in which ideas are nurtured, collaborations are forged and solutions are scaled. These partnerships enable purpose-driven entrepreneus to secure funding, expand their workforce, grow their customer base and scale impactful solutions, thereby driving meaningful progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2024 alone, UpLink Top Innovators raised $633 million in investment capital, an increase of approximately $196 million compared to 2023. UpLink is also celebrating the success of the first two cohorts of 20 water-focused innovators (or “aquapreneurs”) sourced through the Aquapreneur Innovation Initiative conducted in collaboration with HCL Group. Collectively, they have raised an impressive $70 million, from organizations such as Emerald Technology Ventures, Temasek, Rolex and the US Department of Energy, since joining the UpLink Innovation Ecosystem. Similarly, the Sustainable Aviation cohort – sourced through UpLink and the Forum’s First Movers Coalition initiative – has raised more than $260 million from funders like Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, JetBlue Ventures and others. Investment capital empowers start-ups to scale their businesses, leading to impressive growth metrics. In 2024, 47% of the innovators who reported their data saw more than 40% growth in their customer count. This growth underscores their strength and sustainability, allowing them to amplify their social and environmental impact through measures such as wastewater filtration, CO2 sequestration and forest land restoration. Executive summary The UpLink Innovation Ecosystem champions solutions that create lasting transformation across industries and societies, accelerating progress for people and planet. Uplink Annual Impact Report March 2025 4

UpLink Annual Impact Report 2025