Are You a Newcomer in France? FAIRE Can Fund Your Entrepreneurial Project
FAIRE (Fund for Action and Innovation by Refugee Entrepreneurs) has just launched its 2021 edition of the entrepreneur selection panel. Their program includes a loan of 20,000 euros, as well as tailor-made support, including mentoring, coaching and networking sessions. By SWB Team Since the program was launched over a year ago, FAIRE has...
Applications Are Open for the Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa & Middle East
The Orange Social Venture Prize, running its 10th edition, awards entrepreneurs or startups created less than three years ago that offer high-tech solutions based on mobiles or the Internet to meet the needs of the populations in Africa and the Middle-East. By SWB Team Applications are open for the Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa...
Podcast: How to Succeed When Everything Seems to Work Against You, with Majd Mashrawi
Having grown up in war-torn Gaza, Majd Mashrawi came up with an incredible idea: to rebuild damaged buildings using bricks made of ash and rubble. Her second startup SunBox, fights the energy crisis in Gaza with an affordable solar power system. In Episode 25 of the podcast, Majd shares the odyssey she went through while …...
Marketing Reloaded Gathers Industry Powerhouses to Supercharge Your Startup Marketing on April 9th
Kicking off on April 9th, our next event, Marketing Reloaded will gather Marketing masterminds and PR gurus from top global companies, including Facebook, GoDaddy, Forbes, and Viber. From storytelling to growth hacking, this is an event not to miss! By SWB Team Startups Without Borders has just announced the launch of “Marketing...
Podcast: Making it as a Digital Nomad: How to Create Revenue Streams that Generate Passive Income
In episode 24 of the Podcast, we speak to Francisco Ortiz, a digital nomad, YouTuber, influencer, and investor. The quest for freedom led him to quit his office job in Argentina to explore the world. But how does he grow his income online? Listen to this insightful conversation. By Grusha Manyonyi The Journey to Becoming …...
TechWadi ‘21, the virtual tech conference bridging Silicon Valley and the MENA region, Kicks Off this March
With powerhouse speakers and more than 500 new and established entrepreneurs, innovators, investors and ecosystem players from MENA, Silicon Valley, the Techwadi Annual Forum 21 is kick-starting on March 23 and 24th. By SWB Team TechWadi announces their 2021 Annual Forum, which brings together more than 500+ new and established...
South Summit Has Opened Applications for its 2021 Startup Competition
The 100 most disruptive projects compete every year at the South Summit Competition. The opportunity is open to startups around the world, regardless their industry and development stage. By SWB Team The South Summit Competition is an excellent showcase for entrepreneurs, as they get to introduce their project to potential investors or...
Podcast: 5 Things You Should Know Before Pitching to a VC, with Nora Bavey
In episode 23 of the #SWBPodcast, we speak to Nora Bavey, an award-winning entrepreneur and General Partner at Unconventional Ventures, a VC fund investing in startups created by underrepresented founders. Listen to Nora as she recalls her early days as “The entrepreneurial whisperer,” and shares 5 key things every entrepreneur...
5 Things You Can Do To Make Your Customers Fall In Love With Your Startup
Building an emotional connection with your customers is key to ensure the sustainability and scalability of your startup. In his first article, Mohammed Abdelghafar describes 5 things you should do create the emotional spark. By Mohammed Abdelghafar Here’s the thing, your startup is vulnerable. As branding expert Fabian Geyrhalter...
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 …...
