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Meta Partners with Startups Without Borders to Support Palestinian Entrepreneurs with $100,000 in Grants

The program, titled Boost Without Borders, includes mentorship sessions, an investment readiness program and a pitching competition with up to $20,000 in cash prizes for Palestinian entrepreneurs. By SWB Team Startups Without Borders is proud to announce its latest partnership with Meta to launch ‘Boost without borders,’ a three-fold program aimed at supporting 500 entrepreneurs, building…
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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 OSAMA Investors today see the Egyptian market as a profitable…
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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 worldwide. Here are their inspiring stories. BY WESAM OSAMA Across…
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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…
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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 to re-imagine jobs and ensure the most vulnerable people in society…
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