The Access Sharjah Challenge Is Open For All The Creative Startups In The MENA Region

The Sheraa entrepreneurship centre in Sharjah, UAE, has launched the Access Sharjah Challenge for cultural and creative industries (CCIs) startups and businesses in the MENA region. The initiative seeks to…

MAD’s Initiative Is Open For All Lebanese Creatives In France

Launched after the Beirut blast, MAD’s initiative ‘How MAD is Beirut’ highlights the determination of Lebanese creatives. The initiative provides a source of income and gives creatives a chance to…

Startups in Lebanon Can Now Apply to SPARK and Berytech’s Entrepreneurship Program

SPARK, with Berytech as the implementing partner, is supporting Startups and MSMEs in Lebanon with a combination of capacity building and technical support to adapt to Covid-19. The developing entrepreneurship…

MITEF Startup Competition Is Open For Entrepreneurs In Saudi Arabia And The Arab World

MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF) Pan Arab and MITEF Saudi Arabia have announced the launch of the MITEF Startup Competition 2021-2022. The competition aims to enable entrepreneurs and promote an ecosystem…

5 Migrant-led Startups In The UK That Will Inspire You

As we host the Boost With Facebook bil Mobile – Diaspora edition together with Facebook, we look at five migrant-led startups that are helping the UK economy thrive. These fast-growing…

7 Inspiring Afghan Refugee Entrepreneurs Who Show The Innovative Face of Afghanistan

Despite witnessing a staggering tragedy unfold in Kabul, Afghan refugee entrepreneurs are a source of inspiration to the world. We’ve compiled a list of seven Afghan refugee entrepreneurs who were…

The 17 Goals Program is Open For Social Entrepreneurs Tackling the SDGs in Egypt

The 17 Goals program, by Seventeen, invites young Egyptian entrepreneurs between 18-40 years old who are working on solutions to reach one or more SDGs. To be eligible, they must…

The Ecobank Fintech Challenge is Open for Fintech Startups in Africa

The Ecobank Fintech Challenge is an online competition with up to $15,000 in prizes. The challenge identifies and partners with scalable Fintech startups to provide them with support and access…

Egypt-based FinTech MNT-Halan Lands $120M Funding Round

Egypt’s leading FinTech ecosystem MNT-Halan has successfully secured $120M in its latest funding round, which is the largest investment ever secured by an Egyptian tech startup. The round was led by…

The Logivators Incubator is Open for All Logistic Startups in Egypt

Logivators incubation program is open for any tech-enabled startup in the sector of transportation and logistics in Egypt. The program supports them in turning their ideas into actionable strategies and,…

Social Entrepreneurs in Lebanon Can Now Apply to the Switchers Support Programme

Fondation Diane and EcoSwitch Coalition are launching the 2nd edition of the Switchers Support Programme in Lebanon to support green entrepreneurs who can bring a positive change to the world….

Five One Labs Launches the Ignite and Startup Incubator in Iraq

Entrepreneurs in Erbil can apply to Five One Labs’ pre-incubator “Ignite” and develop their startup idea in two weeks. After the program, they can also join the Startup Incubator and…

5 EdTech Startups Rocking the Middle East

As we launch the EdTech Startup Competition together with SPARK, we take a look at 5 EdTech startups championing the educational challenges in the Middle East. From tutoring platforms to…

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…

5 Startup Opportunities for Entrepreneurs to Make the Most of the Summer

It’s summertime and the air is ripe with Startup opportunities – especially is you’re an entrepreneur in the MENA and Europe! From accelerator programs to conferences to boot camps, here…