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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 not to miss. BY SWB TEAM As we mark World Refugee Day on June 20th, we take a look at the pioneering refugee entrepreneurs…
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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 Team Applications are open for the Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East (POESAM). The contest aims to reward the…
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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 they get to introduce their project to potential investors or clients and every key player in the innovation ecosystem…
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6 Startup Opportunities in the Middle East You Need to See Today

This week, we bring you a mixture of nine unique programs, workshops, competitions, and online courses across the Middle East, North Africa, and the Levant regions. Many of the opportunities offer generous monetary prizes and grants. Spanning from green innovation to tech, here’s six startup opportunities you need to see. By SWB Team 1. GeeXelerator – Palestine GeeXerlerator is an…
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