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...
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...
MAD’s Initiative Is Open For All Lebanese Creatives In France
Launched after the Beirut blast, MAD’s initiative ‘How MAD is Beirut’ highlights the determination of Lebanese creatives. The initiative provides a source of income and gives creatives a chance to win a $1,000 collaboration with free online workshops and visibility in France. By WESAM OSAMA After a first successful...
Startups in Lebanon Can Now Apply to SPARK and Berytech’s Entrepreneurship Program
SPARK, with Berytech as the implementing partner, is supporting Startups and MSMEs in Lebanon with a combination of capacity building and technical support to adapt to Covid-19. The developing entrepreneurship program offers a combination of webinars and coaching sessions to help startups and MSMEs develop their projects. By WESAM OSAMA...
MITEF Startup Competition Is Open For Entrepreneurs In Saudi Arabia And The Arab World
MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF) Pan Arab and MITEF Saudi Arabia have announced the launch of the MITEF Startup Competition 2021-2022. The competition aims to enable entrepreneurs and promote an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia and the Arab world, with a special focus this year on Madinah. By WESAM OSAMA The MITEF...
5 Migrant-led Startups In The UK That Will Inspire You
As we host the Boost With Facebook bil Mobile – Diaspora edition together with Facebook, we look at five migrant-led startups that are helping the UK economy thrive. These fast-growing startups are not only co-founded by immigrants but have also seen the largest increase in value over the last few years. By WESAM OSAMA While...
7 Inspiring Afghan Refugee Entrepreneurs Who Show The Innovative Face of Afghanistan
Despite witnessing a staggering tragedy unfold in Kabul, Afghan refugee entrepreneurs are a source of inspiration to the world. We’ve compiled a list of seven Afghan refugee entrepreneurs who were courageous in the face of adversity and have built incredible businesses that changed their lives for the best. By WESAM OSAMA The world...
The 17 Goals Program is Open For Social Entrepreneurs Tackling the SDGs in Egypt
The 17 Goals program, by Seventeen, invites young Egyptian entrepreneurs between 18-40 years old who are working on solutions to reach one or more SDGs. To be eligible, they must also have a social enterprise or a startup at the idea stage, early-stage, or growth stage. By WESAM OSAMA The 17 Goals Program in Egypt …...
The Ecobank Fintech Challenge is Open for Fintech Startups in Africa
The Ecobank Fintech Challenge is an online competition with up to $15,000 in prizes. The challenge identifies and partners with scalable Fintech startups to provide them with support and access to opportunities in Ecobank’s 33 African markets. By WESAM OSAMA The primary goal of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge is to contribute to Fintech...
Egypt-based FinTech MNT-Halan Lands $120M Funding Round
Egypt’s leading FinTech ecosystem MNT-Halan has successfully secured $120M in its latest funding round, which is the largest investment ever secured by an Egyptian tech startup. The round was led by major global and regional growth investors to improve its product and expand globally. By WESAM OSAMA MNT-Halan announced a circa...
The Logivators Incubator is Open for All Logistic Startups in Egypt
Logivators incubation program is open for any tech-enabled startup in the sector of transportation and logistics in Egypt. The program supports them in turning their ideas into actionable strategies and, eventually, thriving businesses. By WESAM OSAMA Powered by Egytrans in partnership with Startup Factory, Cash Cows, & Pmaestro,...
Social Entrepreneurs in Lebanon Can Now Apply to the Switchers Support Programme
Fondation Diane and EcoSwitch Coalition are launching the 2nd edition of the Switchers Support Programme in Lebanon to support green entrepreneurs who can bring a positive change to the world. By WESAM OSAMA The Switchers Support Programme is looking for 120 innovators and green entrepreneurs. The call is open for entrepreneurs at the...
Five One Labs Launches the Ignite and Startup Incubator in Iraq
Entrepreneurs in Erbil can apply to Five One Labs’ pre-incubator “Ignite” and develop their startup idea in two weeks. After the program, they can also join the Startup Incubator and get ready for investment. By SWB Team Five One Labs, a startup incubator that helps talented entrepreneurs in conflict-affected areas, has...
