Month: October 2021

News & Stories

3 Sudanese Entrepreneurs Shining In The UK

As we conclude the ‘Boost With Facebook bil mobile – Diaspora Edition’ event, in partnership with Facebook, we list 3 Sudanese entrepreneurs in the UK who are shining internationally. These change-makers not only turned their lives to the best but are also positively impacting society and the entrepreneurial community...

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Enpact is Supporting 100 Travel And Tourism Startups In Tunisia with Up to €9,000

Applications are open for 100 travel and tourism businesses in Tunisia to join the current cohort of Enpact’s Tourism Recovery Programme and receive dedicated mentoring, financial support of up to 9,000 Euro, increased visibility in the European market, training and global expansion opportunities. BY WESAM OSAMA The Tourism...

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Meet the 6 Winners of the EdTech Startups Competition

Syrian startup Future LabY has just won first place in the Growth stage of the EdTech Startups competition. While the Jordanian startup, Hafithni, won first place in the Idea stage. A total of six startups won up to $10,000 in in-kind prizes during the final pitch at SPARK’s virtual IGNITE 2021 conference. BY WESAM OSAMA …...

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The Future Of Work In India And Indonesia Challenge is Offering Startups $395,000 in Prizes

The Caterpillar Foundation is partnering with MIT Solve on the Future of Work in India and Indonesia Challenge, to identify and support workforce development solutions that can lead to the digital upskilling and reskilling of Indian and Indonesian populations. A total pool of $395,000 in prize funding is available for selected winners....

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The E-Merge Acceleration Program Is Calling for Multicultural Enterprises In Italy

E-Merge is looking for multicultural and impactful companies for an acceleration program, personalized mentoring and credit access support. The program aims to help companies express their multiculturalism and enhance the social impact generated in Italy and abroad. BY WESAM OSAMA E-merge is a project funded by the Ministry of Foreign...

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7 Speakers You Cannot Miss At The IGNITE8 Conference 2021

With more than 40 speakers, CEOs, coaches, and executives, the IGNITE8 conference will share key data on how women, refugees, and other vulnerable youth can play a key role in re-imagining jobs across the Middle East and Africa. Here are 7 speakers you can’t miss. BY WESAM OSAMA The virtual IGNITE8 conference by SPARK aims …...

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The Refugee Investment Network’s “Resilient 100” is Calling Refugee Entrepreneurs Worldwide

The Refugee Investment Network (RIN), in partnership with Small Business Silver Lining, has recently launched the Resilient 100, a program to provide over 100 refugee-led and refugee-supporting companies around the world with over $1M in business coaching, investment readiness, and networking support. BY WESAM OSAMA The Resilient 100...

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The IGNITE8 Conference Kicks Off this Week to Reimagine Jobs

Running its 8th edition, IGNITE8 is SPARK’s annual gathering of change-makers. The event will take off on October 13th, focusing on innovative solutions to jobs for youth, women, refugees, and other vulnerable people across the Middle East, North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. BY SWB TEAM | IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SPARK The IGNITE8...

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Octava Social Innovation Challenge Is Looking for Edtech Solutions In Southeast Asia

Octava Social Innovation Challenge is seeking accessible and affordable Edtech solutions in Southeast Asia. The challenge seeks solutions that focus on underserved K-12 learners that utilize evidence-based educational content. A total pool of $500,000 in prize funding is available for up to eight selected winners of the challenge. BY...

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The Access Sharjah Challenge Is Open For All The Creative Startups In The MENA Region

The Sheraa entrepreneurship centre in Sharjah, UAE, has launched the Access Sharjah Challenge for cultural and creative industries (CCIs) startups and businesses in the MENA region. The initiative seeks to empower innovative, creative, and tech-savvy startups to grow and push the boundaries of the CCIs. BY WESAM OSAMA The Access Sharjah...

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