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February 20, 2023

The 4th Edition of Startups Without Borders Summit Gathers 3,000 Entrepreneurs in Cairo

Last February 12th, the Startups Without Borders Summit concluded its fourth edition in Cairo with 3,000 attendees from 30 different countries, over 130 speakers and 392 startups. By SWB Team The event took place last February 10-11, in partnership with Misr Italia Properties at Cairo Business park, where high-profile speakers, experts, and investors in the entrepreneurial and corporate…

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December 16, 2022

Unveiling the French Startup Ecosystem: 20 Key Players You Need to Know

From the exciting Viva Technology to the buzzing co-working Station F, the French startup ecosystem is a promising hub for budding entrepreneurs. From VCs, to accelerators and events, we’ve compiled 20 players not to miss. By SWB Team Co-working Spaces 1. Station…

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December 13, 2022

From the Experts: 4 Steps to Find Growth in New Markets with Cross-Border Business

Have you heard of discovery commerce? In this guest article, Meta’s Global Marketing Manager Ralph Aoun uncovers four steps to reach new audiences across the world, from using machine learning- powered advertising to building a creative strategy. By Ralph Aoun Today…

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December 13, 2022

Startups Without Borders Hosts the First Diversity Innovation Day at Rome's CTE

The hackathon gave entrepreneurs the chance to meet inspiring speakers and get mentored to build their startup projects. The program, created in partnership with the American Embassy in Rome and creative agency BeLoud, will continue with the next hackathon on January 21-22. By SWB Team Startups Without Borders has just concluded the first edition of Diversity Innovation Days, in partnership with…

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October 29, 2022

VIDEO: 3 Middle Eastern Female Founders that Will Surprise You

Hailing from Syria, Palestine, and Lebanon, female founders Nada Ghanem, Samah Ayyad and Nowar Rahmouni are re-shaping the face of the Middle East’s innovative scene. Meet the entrepreneurs of our Startups on the Move Incubation Program. By SWB Team The Startups On…

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September 22, 2022

Meet the Winners of Startups On the Move: Palestinian startup BlueFilter wins $10,000 in Amsterdam

The startup, based in Gaza, won the first prize of the Pitch Finals, hosted by Startups Without Borders, SPARK, and Google.org in Amsterdam. Eyiada, an AI-powered startup from Palestine won the second prize, and Lebanese startup Dooda Solutions won the People’s Choice…

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September 15, 2022

Gaza-based Startup AlRazi Wins $20,000 at the Boost Without Borders Competition

The startup, which offers a medical system to simplify and manage work in medical facilities, won the first prize in the competition, organized by Startups Without Borders in partnership with Meta. By SWB Team Startups Without Borders has just concluded the Boost Without Borders Finals in partnership with Meta, a pitch competition where 10 startups presented their businesses for a chance to win…

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September 4, 2022

MENA EdTech Platform Emonovo (Formerly MARJ3) Raises Bridge Investment Round from Angel Investors and Flat6Labs

The platform, founded by Syrian entrepreneur Sami Al-Ahmad and Egyptian co-founders Abdo Sami and Ahmed Elgebaly, utilizes data to match youth in the MENA to the best-fit majors and universities worldwide. Egypt-based Emonovo (formerly MARJ3), the MENA region’s leading…

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September 3, 2022

Startups Without Borders Hosts First of its Kind Pitch Competition in Gaza

As the Boost Without Borders Program comes to an end, 10 startups from Gaza and the West Bank will pitch their ideas for up to $20,000 in cash prizes. The initiative, in partnership with Meta, included an Investment Readiness program for 50 startups. By SWB team Startups…

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August 8, 2022

Meet the 10 Middle Eastern Startups Heading to Pitch at Amsterdam’s Ignite for $10,000

The Startups on the Move Incubation program is coming to an end, as 10 finalist startups from Palestine, Lebanon and Iraq are heading to Amsterdam to pitch at the Ignite Conference. From Agri-tech disruptors to EdTech pioneers, these are the 10 startups taking off to pitch for $10,000. By SWB Team As the Startups on the Move Incubation program is coming to an end, 10 startups from Palestine…

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The 4th Edition of Startups Without Borders Summit Gathers 3,000 Entrepreneurs in Cairo

Unveiling the French Startup Ecosystem: 20 Key Players You Need to Know

From the Experts: 4 Steps to Find Growth in New Markets with Cross-Border Business

Startups Without Borders Hosts the First Diversity Innovation Day at Rome's CTE

VIDEO: 3 Middle Eastern Female Founders that Will Surprise You

Meet the Winners of Startups On the Move: Palestinian startup BlueFilter wins $10,000 in Amsterdam

Gaza-based Startup AlRazi Wins $20,000 at the Boost Without Borders Competition

MENA EdTech Platform Emonovo (Formerly MARJ3) Raises Bridge Investment Round from Angel Investors and Flat6Labs

Startups Without Borders Hosts First of its Kind Pitch Competition in Gaza

Meet the 10 Middle Eastern Startups Heading to Pitch at Amsterdam’s Ignite for $10,000

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