Month: August 2019
A Startup Weekend Marathon is Taking Over Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Turkey With a Focus on Refugee Entrepreneurs
The events invite entrepreneurs from Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Turkey, and Syria, to gather for 54 hours in an intensive weekend where they will meet mentors, co-founders, industry experts, and turn their ideas into businesses. By SWB Team The Startup Roadshow, organized by Jusoor and SPARK, in collaboration with Startups Without Borders,...
South Europe Startup Awards is Looking for the Region’s Migrant Entrepreneur of the Year
The competition, a part of the Global Startup Awards, recognises the best talents of the global startup ecosystem, and is calling on nominations for the Best Migrapreneur of the Year in Cyprus, Greece, France, Italy, Malta, Portugal, and Spain. BY SWB TEAM South Europe Startup Awards is part of the Global Startup Awards, a global...
7 Incubators and Competitions to Apply for NOW in the MENA Region
From Dubai to Amman and Ramallah, the MENA region is buzzing with incubators and competitions offering entrepreneurs the chance to propel their ideas. We’ve listed 7 opportunities to apply this month. BY ABDELAZIZ MOUSSA 1. Seedstars World is coming to Ramallah! Seedstars will choose the 20 top startups in Ramallah, who will be...
Flat6Labs Tunis Brings The Investor Academy: the Launch of a New Wave of investors in Tunisia
The program aims to support the launch of a new wave of Business Angels in Tunisia, who invest their own funds in innovative companies and offer their skills, experience and network. By SWB Team Flat6Labs Tunis held the “Investor Academy,” in partnership with Attijari Sicar, B@Labs and the International Finance Corporation...
3 Incredible Startup Opportunities for African Entrepreneurs this Summer
African entrepreneurs are in for an exciting summer! From the World Economic Forum on Africa, to NextGen and the Afric’Up Pitch Challenge, we’ve listed three great startup opportunities for entrepreneurs to network, learn and expand their businesses this season. By Abdelaziz Moussa 1. World Economic Forum on Africa 2019 WEF is...
Netherlands’ Forward Incubator for Newcomers Has Opened Applications
The incubator opened applications for their 4-month intensive program in both Amsterdam and Rotterdam, for entrepreneurs with refugee background and entrepreneurial skills. By SWB Team Forward, a leading incubator for newcomers in the Netherlands, has just opened applications for their 4-month incubation program for entrepreneurs of...
The Startup Roadshow Kicks Off Again with $15,000 in Prizes for Syrian-Led Startups
The competition for Syrian entrepreneurs in the Middle East is taking off on September 7th, with a series of bootcamps in Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, and Turkey. Up for grabs is the chance to win $15,000 in cash prizes, and a trip to pitch in Amsterdam during the SPARK Ignite conference. By SWB Team The Startup …...
The Secret to Growth Hacking, with Spacepreneur Nader Sabry
An Egyptian entrepreneur, speaker, and strategist, Nader Sabry disrupted a 1400 year-old industry with his company, Timez5, which uses NASA technology to design physiological prayer mats. In the 6th episode of the podcast, Nader dives in to the tips and tricks for growth hacking, while discussing how to stay focused and get comfortable...
Seedstars Lands in Baghdad in Search for the Best Startup in Iraq
Seedstars World, the largest startup competition for emerging markets, is landing for the first time in Baghdad and is calling on startups to compete for a chance to win up to $500,000. By SWB team On August 1 & 2, Seedstars World, the largest startup competition for emerging markets and fast-growing startup scenes will land …...
Pitching at the Picnic: Newcomer Entrepreneurs Will Pitch their Startups by Berlin’s River Spree at SINGA’s Business Picnic
The SINGA Incubator for newcomers is hosting ‘Business Picnic’ this month, where entrepreneurs will pitch their startups by the river Spree. By SWB Team It’s a Pitching Event with a twist: We meet at James Simon Bar which has a beautiful terrace outside, right by the river Spree at Hackescher Markt. The event will...
