Month: February 2021
Podcast: Can We Map the Refugee and Migrant Startup Ecosystem?
From London, to Amman, to the Greek refugee camps, There is a growing ecosystem of entrepreneurs, incubators, supporters and investors building a movement made up of valiant migrant entrepreneurs. What does that transnational ecosystem look like today? Find out on this thrilling chat. By Arin Rahman In episode 22 of the Startups Without...
500 Startups and Sanabil Investments launch the 500 MENA Seed Accelerator: Applications are Open!
Based in 500 Riyadh, the 500 MENA Seed Accelerator Program will offer startups a USD$100,000 investment from the Sanabil 500 MENA Seed Accelerator Fund. The fund will also invest opportunistically in other pre-seed and seed stage startups throughout MENA, aiming to invest in approximately 100 startups. By SWB Team 500 Startups, one of...
6 Startup Opportunities in the Middle East You Need to See Today
This week, we bring you a mixture of nine unique programs, workshops, competitions, and online courses across the Middle East, North Africa, and the Levant regions. Many of the opportunities offer generous monetary prizes and grants. Spanning from green innovation to tech, here’s six startup opportunities you need to see. By SWB...
GoDaddy Partners with Startups Without Borders to Train Entrepreneurs across MENA Region
The global internet company is partnering with Startups Without Borders to launch “Start and Grow Online with GoDaddy,” a Free Online Training Course that teaches Entrepreneurs How to Take Their Business Online in 4 days. Registrations are open! By SWB Team GoDaddy Inc, the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs around the...
9 Must-See Opportunities for Startups In Europe this Season
From marketing festivals, to tech summits and coder conferences, we’ve gathered 9 must-see opportunities for startups in Europe this season. Whether you are looking to setting up in Estonia or building your startup in the UK, these events, competitions and programs are some of the most promising of 2021. By SWB Team This week we...
Podcast: How to Turn Being Overlooked into Your Biggest Asset
In Episode 21 of the Podcast, we speak to American powerwoman Lauren Maillian. An author, entrepreneur, and CEO of digitalundivided, Lauren was the first black woman to start a VC fund in the US. In a candid conversation, she shares the key to building confidence and paving your own path. By Arin Rahman If there …...
Unconventional Ventures Partners with Backstage Capital to Launch First-Ever Nordic Digital Accelerator
Aiming to break barriers for Tech startups founded by underrepresented founders, Unconventional Ventures has just announced their first-ever Nordic digital-only accelerator for entrepreneurs in the Nordics, Europe and UK. By SWB Team Nordic VC Unconventional Ventures and Backstage Capital are joining forces to help accelerate...
Turkey-Based Startup Negmstar Takes the First Prize at Forward Incubator’s International Investor Pitch Competition
The startup, founded by Egyptian entrepreneur Mohamed Negm, is an EdTech startup that uses games to teach skills such as math, coding and applied physics. Smart accounting app Cashier won the People’s Vote at Forward Incubator’s International Investor Pitch. By SWB Team The inaugural International Investor Pitch Competition...
From London to MENA: Knowledge Officer launches Tech Fellowship for Youth in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Jordan
Launched by Knowledge Officer, the Tech Fellowship will offer learners will offer young learners the chance to to learn top skills and get certified in Product Management, Marketing, Sales Development and Customer Success. By SWB Team Knowledge Officer has just announced the launch of the Tech Fellowship, a comprehensive and fully funded...
