Opportunities
Entrepreneurs in France! SINGA expands in Lyon and Paris
The incubator extends the registration to its program in Lyon and Paris. If you are an entrepreneur based in France and have been displaced, apply today. Deadline: September 15th. By SWB Team SINGA Business Lab France has launched an open call to its program that aims to support migrant and refugee entrepreneurs in Lyon and …...
Re:Coded’s Tech Entrepreneurship Academy Calls for Promising Iraqi Tech Entrepreneurs
10 startups will get full scholarships for Re:Coded Technology Entrepreneurship Academy program this September. By SWB Team With full scholarships for up to 10 startups, Re:Coded Technology Entrepreneurship Academy in Baghdad currently runs a seven-week program designed to assist promising Iraqi entrepreneurs to create exciting new...
Heart of Amman is Looking for 100 Startups to Revitalize Downtown Amman
Calling Jordanian startups! Up for grabs, there is a share-free investment of $10,000 and $5,000 for the most promising Ammani startups, for a total of $200,000. By SWB Team UNDP has launched the “Heart of Amman” initiative in partnership with the Government of Japan and Greater Amman Municipality. The initiative is a unique platform...
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,...
South Europe Startup Awards is Looking for the Region’s Migrant Entrepreneur of the Year
The competition, a part of the Global Startup Awards, recognises the best talents of the global startup ecosystem, and is calling on nominations for the Best Migrapreneur of the Year in Cyprus, Greece, France, Italy, Malta, Portugal, and Spain. BY SWB TEAM South Europe Startup Awards is part of the Global Startup Awards, a global...
7 Incubators and Competitions to Apply for NOW in the MENA Region
From Dubai to Amman and Ramallah, the MENA region is buzzing with incubators and competitions offering entrepreneurs the chance to propel their ideas. We’ve listed 7 opportunities to apply this month. BY ABDELAZIZ MOUSSA 1. Seedstars World is coming to Ramallah! Seedstars will choose the 20 top startups in Ramallah, who will be...
Flat6Labs Tunis Brings The Investor Academy: the Launch of a New Wave of investors in Tunisia
The program aims to support the launch of a new wave of Business Angels in Tunisia, who invest their own funds in innovative companies and offer their skills, experience and network. By SWB Team Flat6Labs Tunis held the “Investor Academy,” in partnership with Attijari Sicar, B@Labs and the International Finance Corporation...
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...
Netherlands’ Forward Incubator for Newcomers Has Opened Applications
The incubator opened applications for their 4-month intensive program in both Amsterdam and Rotterdam, for entrepreneurs with refugee background and entrepreneurial skills. By SWB Team Forward, a leading incubator for newcomers in the Netherlands, has just opened applications for their 4-month incubation program for entrepreneurs of...
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 …...
Seedstars Lands in Baghdad in Search for the Best Startup in Iraq
Seedstars World, the largest startup competition for emerging markets, is landing for the first time in Baghdad and is calling on startups to compete for a chance to win up to $500,000. By SWB team On August 1 & 2, Seedstars World, the largest startup competition for emerging markets and fast-growing startup scenes will land …...
Pitching at the Picnic: Newcomer Entrepreneurs Will Pitch their Startups by Berlin’s River Spree at SINGA’s Business Picnic
The SINGA Incubator for newcomers is hosting ‘Business Picnic’ this month, where entrepreneurs will pitch their startups by the river Spree. By SWB Team It’s a Pitching Event with a twist: We meet at James Simon Bar which has a beautiful terrace outside, right by the river Spree at Hackescher Markt. The event will...
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...
Educational Startups Can Now Apply to the Global EdTech Startup Awards
The competition invites EdTech startups from across the world to battle it out for a chance to win cash prizes, mentorship, and global exposure. By SWB Team Global EdTech Startups Awards (GESA) is the world’s largest edtech startup competition, which set off to identify, showcase and recognise the world’s most promising EdTech...
Calling All Female Entrepreneurs: Startup Founders Can Win Tickets to 4 European Conferences
Wirecard is giving 20 female startup founders get the chance to win a trip to selected European conferences, including Slush Helsinki and Amsterdam’s World Summit AI. By SWB Team Aiming to boost female participation in the startup ecosystem, Wirecard Labs launched “Women in Innovation,” an initiative to award 20 women...
