Tag: Turkey
The First Startups Without Borders Chapter Opens Up in Istanbul – with a BANG!
Startups Without Borders Istanbul, the first-ever Chapter run by independent communities of entrepreneurs, launched last July in the Turkish capital, with an event that gathered the movers and shakers of Turkey’s startup scene to talk about impact, investments, and re-imagining the future. By SWB Team The first-ever Startups...
Meet the 6 Winners of the EdTech Startups Competition
Syrian startup Future LabY has just won first place in the Growth stage of the EdTech Startups competition. While the Jordanian startup, Hafithni, won first place in the Idea stage. A total of six startups won up to $10,000 in in-kind prizes during the final pitch at SPARK’s virtual IGNITE 2021 conference. BY WESAM OSAMA …...
Startups Without Borders and SPARK Launch the EdTech Startup Competition in the Middle East
The EdTech Startup Competition is open to entrepreneurs in Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey and Iraq. Finalists will get the chance to pitch on the global stage at SPARK’s virtual IGNITE 2021 conference, as well as a curated mentorship program with top international experts. By SWB Team Startups Without Borders and SPARK have partnered to...
Podcast: How to Teach Yourself Anything and Become Your Best Self
In episode 15 of the Startups Without Borders Podcast, we meet Iraqi entrepreneur Alaa Alnuaimi, who moved to Turkey as war broke out in Iraq and managed to build a massive design studio that gained the attention of international giants, including Nike, Pizza Hut, and KFC. By Ahmed Abuzaid Raised by a sculptor and painter …...
The Startup Roadshow, the World’s Largest Competition for Refugee Businesses, Kicks Off
The competition for Syrian and vulnerable host country entrepreneurs in the Middle East is taking off on November 2nd, with a new online Entrepreneurship Bootcamp and Roadshow Accelerator. Up for grabs is the chance to win business grants up to $15,000, intensive technical assistance, and to pitch your business to the region’s most...
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.
10 Lessons I learned Working with +300 Startups in the Middle East
“Working with tech startups was a turning point for me; I went from being a former refugee with many fears to a contributor to the people around me, especially after I went back to my homeland to assist local entrepreneurs to grow their ventures.” In a candid account of his journey empowering startups, Anas Al-Chalabi...
Web-Developers in Tukey! Re:Coded has launched a Front-End Web Development Bootcamp
Re:Coded, the leading coding school for refugees in the Middle East, has partnered with Flatiron School in New York to launch the Front-End Web Development Bootcamp, a 5 months program for Turkish Citizens, Syrians under Temporary Protection and other nationalities based in Istanbul. By Muna Alram Re:Coded is offering young Turkish and...
Entrepreneurs in Turkey! Re:Coded Has Just Launched an Accelerator with Techstars and 500 Startups
Re:Coded, the leading coding school for refugees in the Middle East, has just partnered up with Techstars Foundation and 500 Startups to launch the Tech Accelerator Program, a 3-month program for startups with women or refugees in their founding team. By SWB Team Start-ups at beta or prototype level based in Turkey can apply to …...
EdTech Startup DersHub and Salt and Sugar Win the Startup Roadshow in Istanbul
The two finalist startups are now running up for the finals, to be held on November 4th in Amman, Jordan. Up for grabs, there are cash prizes of $15.000, $10.000, and $7.000, as well as the chance to pitch on the global stage in Amsterdam. By SWB Team The Startup Roadshow continues to tour the …...
Syrian-led Startups Spermly and Therapist House Win the Startup Roadshow in Gaziantep
The Startup Roadshow continues to tour the Middle East in search for the top Syrian entrepreneurs across 5 cities in 4 countries. Last week, two Syrian-led startups, Spermly and Therapist House, championed the competition in Gaziantep, Turkey, which was held at Point Online Venue on September 26th. By SWB Team Spermly is a...
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,...
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 …...
The Migrant Entrepreneur Using Big Data to Disrupt Turkey’s Humanitarian Sector
Berat Kjamili was only 18 when he moved from Macedonia to Turkey. It was his experience as a migrant that inspired to create Migport, a startup that helps governments and NGOs better serve refugees, by using a simple principle and complex tech: Big Data. Today on the podcast, we sit down with Berat to unveil …...
Will This Syrian Entrepreneur Radically Change the $30 Billion Travel Industry in Turkey?
Born in Damascus, Yusuf Kabbara set off to Istanbul in 2013, where he had to learn a new language, settle in a new world, and find a job. Little did he know his experience would prove crucial in developing the “virtual tour guide” for Middle Eastern millennials. By Shadw Helal ‘’Yearly 35 million tourists travel …...
