Author: Wesam Osama
PODCAST: 5 Things You Need to Know About the US Startup Visa
In episode 31 of the Startups Without Borders Podcast, we speak to Tahmina Watson, the valiant lawyer who laid the foundations of the US Startup Visa, to unveil what are the intricacies, the requirements, and the barriers entrepreneurs face when applying for a Startup Visa. By Stephany Daal Tahmina Watson is an author, podcast host,...
Startups Without Borders Announces the Launch of Chapters in Toronto and Other Cities in 2022
Startups Without Borders launched the Startups Without Borders Chapters during the flagship summit last December 11th and 12th. The program offers an opportunity for changemakers around the world to become Chapter Directors and host their own events. By SWB TEAM We’ve been cooking this up for a while, and we were thrilled to...
1,000 Minds, 250 Cities: Startups Without Borders Concludes Its Flagship Summit From Rome And Cairo
Startups Without Borders held the hybrid edition of its annual Startups Without Borders Summit last December 11th and 12th in a hybrid online-offline format streamed LIVE from two main stages in Rome, at LVenture Hub, and Cairo, at the American University in Cairo through their startup accelerator AUC V-Lab, simultaneously. By WESAM...
Top 10 Egyptian Investment Rounds In 2021
As we launch the live webinar series “How to Become an Angel Investor and Support Egypt’s Booming Startups,” together with GIZ Egypt, we list 10 Egyptian startups that have secured top investment rounds in 2021. From shipping to e-commerce, these stellar startups are entirely transforming the Egyptian startup landscape. BY WESAM...
Apply as a startup for a 101 Meeting with an Investor at the Startups Without Borders Summit
The Investors Room will offer startups an exclusive opportunity to virtually meet 101 with international investors, pitch, and get professional advice. Startups will also have the opportunity to be considered for investment deals by their potential investors at the Startups Without Borders Summit. BY WESAM OSAMA The Startups Without...
The Startups Without Borders Summit Kicks Off its Hybrid Edition, Live from Rome And Cairo
Kicking off on December 11th and 12th, the Startups Without Borders Summit will take place in a hybrid online-offline format streamed LIVE from Rome and Cairo. With the theme “Reconnect the dots,” the summit will bring together key players in the tech space, valiant founders, and international investors to rethink what ‘back...
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...
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...
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 …...
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....
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...
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 …...
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...
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...
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...
