Entrepreneurs in France! SINGA expands in Lyon and Paris

The incubator extends the registration to its program in Lyon and Paris. If you are an entrepreneur based in France and have been displaced, apply today. Deadline: September 15th.  By…

Re:Coded’s Tech Entrepreneurship Academy Calls for Promising Iraqi Tech Entrepreneurs

10 startups will get full scholarships for Re:Coded Technology Entrepreneurship Academy program this September.  By SWB Team With full scholarships for up to 10 startups, Re:Coded Technology Entrepreneurship Academy in…

Heart of Amman is Looking for 100 Startups to Revitalize Downtown Amman

Calling Jordanian startups! Up for grabs, there is a share-free investment of $10,000 and $5,000 for the most promising Ammani startups, for a total of $200,000. By SWB Team UNDP…

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…

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…

Powercoders Lausanne Is Now Open for Refugees Looking to Enter the IT Industry

Powercoders, based in Lausanne, is launching a new edition of their intensive, free training for refugees which starts in October. By SWB Team Powercoders has just re-opened applications for intensive…

From a Refugee Camp to a $1.2 Million Investment: Tykn Raises New Funding Round

The blockchain startup, founded by Syrian entrepreneur Tey Al-Rjula, has just scored a $1.2 Million Investment from Dutch IT entrepreneur Johan Mastenbroek. By SWB Team Tykn, a tech startup founded by Syrian…

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…

Entrepreneurs in Iraq: 51 Labs Just Launched the Ignite for Tech Program

The opportunity is open for entrepreneurs in Iraq, who will enter a full-time incubation program and the chance to compete for seed funding of up to $15,000. By SWB Team…

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…

The Buzzing Migrant Business Show is Kicking Off its 5th Edition in London

The Migrant Business Show, a free event celebrating diversity in the entrepreneurial community, is running its 5th edition in the heart of London.  By SWB Team The biggest migrant business…

Meet the Migrant Entrepreneurs Who Won Rome’s “Orizzonti Startup” Pitching Competition

By SWB Team The event gathered entrepreneurs from around the world – from Gabon, to Senegal, Russia and Iran – who came from different corners of Italy to showcase their…

Refugees With Innovative Ideas in Canada Can Now Apply to the Jumpstart Program

By SWB Team The program, launched by Angel Investors Ontario and Jumpstart, is initially focused on Syrian refugees, but will be open to other nationalities too.  Created in partnership with Jumpstart,…

Startups Without Borders in Rome! Meet the First Event for the Italian Migrant Startup Ecosystem

The event, held in partnership with Link Campus University, will shed the spotlight on the country’s growing migrant startup ecosystem, inviting incubators for migrants and refugees, as well as supporting…

Code Your Future Opens Up the First Coding School for Refugees in Rome

The UK-based coding school has just partnered up with Italian startup accelerator LVenture Group, to host the first coding bootcamp for refugees in the heart of Rome. By SWB Team …