Tag: Germany
20 Refugee Entrepreneurs Whose Drive to Innovate Against All Odds Will Inspire You
On World Refugee Day, we take a look at 20 refugee entrepreneurs who are valiantly innovating to create new realities, while crafting new lives. From disruptive blockchain startups, to fashion empires; from Healthtech innovations to online communities, these entrepreneurs all have one thing in common: their unstoppable courage.
SINGA Business Lab Is Scouting for the Berlin Newcomer Startup Award – and You Can Apply
Up for grabs are 40,000 Euros by the Berlin Newcomer Startup Award for the best startup ideas. Deadline for application is the 31st of October! By SWB Team SINGA Business Lab first hosted the Berlin Newcomer Startup Award in 2018 at Spielfeld Digital Hub. The high-energy pitching event will be held for the second year …...
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...
Everything You Need to Know about Funding Your Startup, According to Migration Hub’s Ana Álvarez Monge
Ana Álvarez Monge is an unstoppable force from Costa Rica that is changing the face of entrepreneurship in Germany. In the 4th episode of the podcast, she dives into the nits and grits of funding your startup idea – especially when you are a newcomer in a new land. By Hadeel Hegazi Starting your business …...
Migration Hub Kicks Off a Series of Executive Breakfasts for Migrant Entrepreneurs
Berlin-based Migration Hub is kick-starting a series of executive breakfasts featuring migrant entrepreneurs starting in August. By SWB Team Migration Hub is organizing a series of breakfasts this summer, aiming to facilitate the exchange of ideas between local and migrant entrepreneurs and drive action. In the long term, these...
7 European Startup Accelerators You Can Apply to This Summer
From Smart City, to BioTech, FoodTech, CleanTech, or simply founders with bold startup ideas, we’ve listed 7 European startup accelerators that have opened rounds these coming months. By SWB Team Summer’s around the corner, but for startup founders, it’s often the best time to work behind the scenes, focus, and get...
Based in Europe? Deutsche Bahn is Launching a €25.000 Challenge for AI Startups
The challenge is open to startups, entrepreneurs to be, or brand new teams with ideas to enhance Deutsche Bahn’s customer experience using AI. By SWB Team Deutsche Bahn is looking to enhance the experience of their 12 million daily customers, and is calling on ideas from entrepreneurs to innovate the customer journey – yes,...
Startup Visa: Here’s 15 Countries that Offer the Startup Visa to Foreign Entrepreneurs
From brimming Chile, to New Zealand, Italy and other European capitals, we’ve listed 15 countries where you can apply to the Startup Visa, relocate, and build a thriving business. By Hadeel Hegazy The relationship between migrant entrepreneurship and the economic development of host countries is increasingly highlighted, as various...
Female Entrepreneurs in MENA: Womena Has Just Opened their Accelerator’s Second Round
Womena strikes back with the second edition of their startup accelerator for female-led startups, Womentum. Applications are open until April 11th. By SWB Team Womena, the leading UAE-based angel investment group focused on female entrepreneurs, is coming back again with their Womentum accelerator, inviting female entrepreneurs from...
He Had to Leave His Hometown in Ruins, So He Began a Startup to Rebuild the Entire Country’s Homes
The winner of the Berlin Newcomer Startup Award, Hadi Soufan is taking on the valiant mission to rebuild Syria, through a startup that assists people with the tools they need to rebuild their homes after destruction stroke. By Hadeel Hegazy History is packed with stories of countries that were plagued by war and destruction, leaving...
Welcome to the German Startup Ecosystem: 8 Key Players you Should Know
By Azrin Rahman Being a budding entrepreneur with a brand-new startup is an exciting experience, especially if you are in Germany. The country has one of the most vibrating startup boosters in Europe, with a reputation known for fostering innovation and talent all across the continent. We’ve done some research to break down the 9...
R Ventures Launches Incubator for Refugee Entrepreneurs in Germany
R Ventures opened applications for their New Beginnings Incubator program and the New Beginnings Fund based in Heidelberg, Germany. By SWB Team R Ventures has just opened applications for their New Beginnings Incubator program, based in Heidelberg, Germany, and the New Beginnings Fund, which aims to inject investments of between...
5 Entrepreneurs Spill the Beans on How to Build an Awesome Team
One of the 3 top reasons startups fail is hiring the wrong team. Hadeel Hegazy asks entrepreneurs from Syria and Egypt how they can build a winning team. By Hadeel Hegazy Nine out of 10 emerging startups fail, according to Fortune magazine. Amongst the top three reasons, failing to pick the right calibres stands out, according to...
Syrian Startup Reviving Home Scores €20.000 at SINGA’s Berlin Newcomer Startup Award
The startup, founded by Hadi Soufan, aims to help displaced people to rebuild and revive their war and crisis-torn cities. Bote and Niuversity took the second and third prize. By Rana Hafez Last week in Berlin, newcomer entrepreneurs competed to win prizes of more than €50.00 at Berlin Newcomer Startup Award, organized by SINGA...
11 Brilliant Startup Accelerators and Incubators for Migrant Entrepreneurs to Kick-Start
In the last couple of years, several organizations have emerged to fill the the gap in providing incubation, mentorship, and pitching competitions for migrant entrepreneurs. We’ve compiled 11 of the most powerful ones. By Azrin Rahman Migrant and refugee entrepreneurship not only benefits migrants themselves but also the economies of...
