Opportunities

October 7, 2021

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 WESAM OSAMA Looking beyond the pandemic, technology presents an…

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September 23, 2021

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…

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September 23, 2021

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…

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September 23, 2021

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 startup competition will provide the opportunity for the…

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September 15, 2021

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…

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September 15, 2021

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…

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September 8, 2021

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, Logivators is a 6-month incubation program for startup founders…

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September 8, 2021

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…

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September 3, 2021

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…

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News & Stories Opportunities

August 12, 2021

Startups Without Borders and SPARK Launch the EdTech Startup Competition in the Middle East

The EdTech Startup Competition is open to entrepreneurs in Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey and Iraq. Finalists will get the chance to pitch on the global stage at SPARK’s virtual IGNITE 2021 conference, as well as a curated mentorship program with top international experts. By SWB Team Startups Without Borders and SPARK have partnered to launch the EdTech Startup Competition, a contest aimed at…

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Octava Social Innovation Challenge Is Looking for Edtech Solutions In Southeast Asia

Startups in Lebanon Can Now Apply to SPARK and Berytech's Entrepreneurship Program

MAD’s Initiative Is Open For All Lebanese Creatives In France

MITEF Startup Competition Is Open For Entrepreneurs In Saudi Arabia And The Arab World

The Ecobank Fintech Challenge is Open for Fintech Startups in Africa

The 17 Goals Program is Open For Social Entrepreneurs Tackling the SDGs in Egypt

The Logivators Incubator is Open for All Logistic Startups in Egypt

Social Entrepreneurs in Lebanon Can Now Apply to the Switchers Support Programme

Five One Labs Launches the Ignite and Startup Incubator in Iraq

Startups Without Borders and SPARK Launch the EdTech Startup Competition in the Middle East

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