Opportunities

August 3, 2021

5 Startup Opportunities for Entrepreneurs to Make the Most of the Summer

It’s summertime and the air is ripe with Startup opportunities – especially is you’re an entrepreneur in the MENA and Europe! From accelerator programs to conferences to boot camps, here are 5 startup opportunities to keep you on your toes, helping you and your startup make the most of the season! By Divya Jose 1. Falak Start Ups in Egypt Powered by the Egyptian Ministry of International…

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June 20, 2021

3 Super Cool Entrepreneurship Events to Celebrate World Refugee Day

On World Refugee Day, we take a look at 3 events that focus on highlighting the stories and enterprises of refugee entrepreneurs. From African trailblazers, to Europe’s first marketplace for refugee-led businesses, to the launch of Basefugees, these are three events…

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April 26, 2021

Do You Have a Social Business Supporting Refugees in Egypt? AlFanar Is Looking for the Most Impactful Initiatives

Alfanar, together with GFA consulting group and the SDC (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation) has launched a call for proposals in Egypt, for social businesses that have a clear impact model transforming the life of a vulnerable target group, especially migrants and…

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April 19, 2021

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 been supporting three refugee entrepreneurs with innovative…

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April 19, 2021

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…

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March 22, 2021

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…

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March 12, 2021

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 entrepreneurs, innovators, investors and ecosystem stakeholders from…

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March 9, 2021

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…

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March 2, 2021

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…

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February 22, 2021

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 the most active global early stage venture capital firms, has…

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5 Startup Opportunities for Entrepreneurs to Make the Most of the Summer

3 Super Cool Entrepreneurship Events to Celebrate World Refugee Day

Do You Have a Social Business Supporting Refugees in Egypt? AlFanar Is Looking for the Most Impactful Initiatives

Are You a Newcomer in France? FAIRE Can Fund Your Entrepreneurial Project

Applications Are Open for the Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa & Middle East

Marketing Reloaded Gathers Industry Powerhouses to Supercharge Your Startup Marketing on April 9th

TechWadi ‘21, the virtual tech conference bridging Silicon Valley and the MENA region, Kicks Off this March

South Summit Has Opened Applications for its 2021 Startup Competition

5 Things You Can Do To Make Your Customers Fall In Love With Your Startup

500 Startups and Sanabil Investments launch the 500 MENA Seed Accelerator: Applications are Open!

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