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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, has partnered with Techstars to host 5 Startup Weekend Refugee…
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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 inviting a number of Start-ups to join the Start-ups Programme…
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The Startup Roadshow Kicks Off Again with $15,000 in Prizes for Syrian-Led Startups

The competition for Syrian entrepreneurs in the Middle East is taking off on September 7th, with a series of bootcamps in Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, and Turkey. Up for grabs is the chance to win $15,000 in cash prizes, and a trip to pitch in Amsterdam during the SPARK Ignite conference. By SWB Team The Startup Roadshow, the world’s first competition for Syrian entrepreneurs in the Middle East, is…
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6 Startup Incubators and Accelerators in the Middle East You Can Apply to This Summer

Summer is here, but it’s no time for holidays just yet, as some of the Middle East’s most promising startup incubators and accelerators have opened applications for entrepreneurs across different stages. From 500 Startups’ brand new Misk 500 to Egypt’s AUC V-Labs, these are 6 opportunities not to miss. By SWB Team 1.Misk 500 MENA Accelerator Program (MENA Region) After a…
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