Beirut-Based Startups Jellyfish and Smart Budget Win the Startup Roadshow Semi-Finals
Beirut-based startups Jellyfish and Smart Budget have just won the Startup Roadshow semi-finals in Beirut, held at the Beirut Digital District on September 12th. By SWB Team The startups are now one step closer to winning up to $15.000 at the finals, to be held on October 25th in Amman, following 5 Demo Days in …...
The NEXT SOCIETY Comes Back with their Buzzing “Startup Booster Track” in the MENA
The Program calls for entrepreneurs and innovators in Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, and Tunisia to join the 3rd promotion of the Start-up Booster Track. By SWB Team Promising entrepreneurs in Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, and Tunisia are summoned to apply for the 3rd promotion of the Start-up...
The Refugee Entrepreneurship Summit Takes Off Once Again in London Next October
The Center for Entrepreneurs opens applications for the Refugee Entrepreneurship Summit taking place from the 31st of October until the 1st of November. By SWB Team The 2nd annual Global Refugee Entrepreneurship Summit will be held at the NatWest Conference Centre in London, UK, with the aim of advancing the entrepreneurship agenda for...
New Accelerator Program “EUStartGees” Launches Open Call for Migrant Entrepreneurs in Italy
The accelerator program, co-financed by the European Union will launch its first batch by September 24th, and is inviting refugee entrepreneurs in Austria, Finland, Italy, and Spain. By SWB Team EU in partnership with Migration Hub, Startup Refugees, Chapter 2, Fondazione Eris Onlus, OSB Consulting and IVC Accelerator, launched a call...
Meet the 10 Women-Led Startups Graduating from India’s Brand New Accelerator Rebalance
Rebalance accelerator just launched its first batch in August 2019 with 10 diverse founding teams from across India. By SWB Team India’s new accelerator, Rebalance, has just announced its first cohort of female-led startups. The program is dedicated to accelerating women-led startups in entrepreneurship and venture capital and is...
Entrepreneurs in France! SINGA expands in Lyon and Paris
The incubator extends the registration to its program in Lyon and Paris. If you are an entrepreneur based in France and have been displaced, apply today. Deadline: September 15th. By SWB Team SINGA Business Lab France has launched an open call to its program that aims to support migrant and refugee entrepreneurs in Lyon and …...
The Startup Roadshow Kicked Off: Meet the 20 Startups Competing in Beirut
The competition for Syrian-led startups in has just started at Beirut Digital District, kicking off a 5-day bootcamp where the 2 top startups in the country will reach the semi-finals. By SWB Team The world’s first competition for Syrian entrepreneurs in the Middle East, the Startup Roadshow, has just taken off at the heart of...
Re:Coded’s Tech Entrepreneurship Academy Calls for Promising Iraqi Tech Entrepreneurs
10 startups will get full scholarships for Re:Coded Technology Entrepreneurship Academy program this September. By SWB Team With full scholarships for up to 10 startups, Re:Coded Technology Entrepreneurship Academy in Baghdad currently runs a seven-week program designed to assist promising Iraqi entrepreneurs to create exciting new...
Heart of Amman is Looking for 100 Startups to Revitalize Downtown Amman
Calling Jordanian startups! Up for grabs, there is a share-free investment of $10,000 and $5,000 for the most promising Ammani startups, for a total of $200,000. By SWB Team UNDP has launched the “Heart of Amman” initiative in partnership with the Government of Japan and Greater Amman Municipality. The initiative is a unique platform...
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...
