Jordan

September 19, 2019

The NEXT SOCIETY Comes Back with their Buzzing “Startup Booster Track” in the MENA

The Program calls for entrepreneurs and innovators in Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, and Tunisia to join the 3rd promotion of the Start-up Booster Track. By SWB Team Promising entrepreneurs in Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, and Tunisia are summoned to apply for the 3rd promotion of the Start-up Booster Track. Talented entrepreneurs and innovative…

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Opportunities

August 25, 2019

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…

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Opportunities

August 20, 2019

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…

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Hacks Opportunities

August 11, 2019

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 Roadshow, the world’s first competition for Syrian entrepreneurs in the Middle East, is…

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News & Stories Podcast

July 29, 2019

Why I Came Back to the Refugee Camp Where I Grew Up

Saddam grew up in the Jerash refugee camp, in Jordan. It was from that unlikely setting that he embarked on an journey that took him to India and back to Jordan, to start a social enterprise. In the 5th episode of the podcast, Saddam dives into the principle of ‘Value…

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Opportunities

May 26, 2019

Startups in the MENA Can Now Apply to the Orange Social Venture Prize

The Orange Social Venture Prize rewards the best innovative and socially responsible business project in Africa and the Middle East, with up to €25,000 in prizes. By SWB Team Entrepreneurs in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia can now apply to the Orange Social…

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Opportunities

April 19, 2019

This Ramadan, Jusoor Brings Syrian and Jordanian Youth Together to Build Incredible SMEs

The opportunity is open for Syrian and Jordanian entrepreneurs in Jordan. Applications are open until April 25th. By SWB Team Syrian and Jordanian youth are up for an exciting season this Ramadan in Jordan, with the opportunity to launch their business in 10 weeks through the Jusoor Small Business Program. After their successful Startup Roadshow, which crowned 8 Syrian-led startups from across…

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News & Stories

January 30, 2019

Erbil-Based Shiffer Wins the MITEF Pan Arab's Innovate for Refugees

The Innovate for Refugees competition awards the best solutions to tackle the refugee crisis across the Middle East. US-based Engineering For Social Good and Lebanese startup KwikPak won the Idea Track. Peer-to-peer logistics platform Shiffer, founded in Iraq, has just been…

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Opportunities

November 18, 2018

EBDA! Newcomers in Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon Can Now Apply to SPARK's New Program

Do you think you have the next big idea for a business ? Do you want to improve your skills and skyrocket your business to success? The Entrepreneurship and Business Development Activities (EBDA) programme will help you unleash your inner entrepreneur and build a successful…

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Opportunities

November 5, 2018

The Next Society Launches the Startup Booster Across These 7 Countries in MENA

THE NEXT SOCIETY is calling for talented entrepreneurs and innovative businesses in Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, and Tunisia. SWB Team Get your business to take-off with THE NEXT SOCIETY Start-up Booster Track! THE NEXT SOCIETY is calling for talented entrepreneurs and innovative businesses in Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, and Tunisia to join the…

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The NEXT SOCIETY Comes Back with their Buzzing “Startup Booster Track” in the MENA

A Startup Weekend Marathon is Taking Over Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Turkey With a Focus on Refugee Entrepreneurs

7 Incubators and Competitions to Apply for NOW in the MENA Region

The Startup Roadshow Kicks Off Again with $15,000 in Prizes for Syrian-Led Startups

Why I Came Back to the Refugee Camp Where I Grew Up

Startups in the MENA Can Now Apply to the Orange Social Venture Prize

This Ramadan, Jusoor Brings Syrian and Jordanian Youth Together to Build Incredible SMEs

Erbil-Based Shiffer Wins the MITEF Pan Arab's Innovate for Refugees

EBDA! Newcomers in Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon Can Now Apply to SPARK's New Program

The Next Society Launches the Startup Booster Across These 7 Countries in MENA

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