Turkey

October 3, 2019

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 Computer-Aided Semen Analysis (CASA) software for sperm quality analysis…

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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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…

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News & Stories Podcast

July 15, 2019

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 how this technology is helping over 3 million people find a new home. By Rana…

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…

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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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News & Stories

October 30, 2018

Syrian Anti-Car Theft App AWI and Smart Marionette Win the Startup Roadshow in Gaziantep

SWB Team Syrian-led startups AWI-Car Secure and Smart Marionette have just won the pitching competition at the Startup Roadshow in Gaziantep, Turkey, after a 5-day bootcamp where 20 teams of Syrian startups battled it out for the first prize. AWI International, founded by Firas Sheakh Mousa, is a mobile app and an electronic device to protect cars from robbery, in addition to allowing users to…

The Startup Roadshow Is Looking for Syrian Startups Across the Middle East

The Roadshow is selecting Syrian startups for 5-day bootcamps across 5 cities in the Middle East and the chance to pitch at the finale in Amsterdam. The Startup Roadshow, a competition for Syrian entrepreneurs in Turkey and the Levant region, is taking to 5 cities, from…

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Syrian-led Startups Spermly and Therapist House Win the Startup Roadshow in Gaziantep

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

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

The Migrant Entrepreneur Using Big Data to Disrupt Turkey's Humanitarian Sector

Will This Syrian Entrepreneur Radically Change the $30 Billion Travel Industry in Turkey?

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

Syrian Anti-Car Theft App AWI and Smart Marionette Win the Startup Roadshow in Gaziantep

The Startup Roadshow Is Looking for Syrian Startups Across the Middle East

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