Opportunities
The E-Merge Acceleration Program Is Calling for Multicultural Enterprises In Italy
E-Merge is looking for multicultural and impactful companies for an acceleration program, personalized mentoring and credit access support. The program aims to help companies express their multiculturalism and enhance the social impact generated in Italy and abroad. BY WESAM OSAMA E-merge is a project funded by the Ministry of Foreign...
The Refugee Investment Network’s “Resilient 100” is Calling Refugee Entrepreneurs Worldwide
The Refugee Investment Network (RIN), in partnership with Small Business Silver Lining, has recently launched the Resilient 100, a program to provide over 100 refugee-led and refugee-supporting companies around the world with over $1M in business coaching, investment readiness, and networking support. BY WESAM OSAMA The Resilient 100...
Octava Social Innovation Challenge Is Looking for Edtech Solutions In Southeast Asia
Octava Social Innovation Challenge is seeking accessible and affordable Edtech solutions in Southeast Asia. The challenge seeks solutions that focus on underserved K-12 learners that utilize evidence-based educational content. A total pool of $500,000 in prize funding is available for up to eight selected winners of the challenge. BY...
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 empower innovative, creative, and tech-savvy startups to grow and push the boundaries of the CCIs. BY WESAM OSAMA The Access Sharjah...
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 win a $1,000 collaboration with free online workshops and visibility in France. By WESAM OSAMA After a first successful...
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 program offers a combination of webinars and coaching sessions to help startups and MSMEs develop their projects. By WESAM OSAMA...
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 of innovation and entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia and the Arab world, with a special focus this year on Madinah. By WESAM OSAMA The MITEF...
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 also have a social enterprise or a startup at the idea stage, early-stage, or growth stage. By WESAM OSAMA The 17 Goals Program in Egypt …...
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 to opportunities in Ecobank’s 33 African markets. By WESAM OSAMA The primary goal of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge is to contribute to Fintech...
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, eventually, thriving businesses. By WESAM OSAMA Powered by Egytrans in partnership with Startup Factory, Cash Cows, & Pmaestro,...
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. By WESAM OSAMA The Switchers Support Programme is looking for 120 innovators and green entrepreneurs. The call is open for entrepreneurs at the...
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 get ready for investment. By SWB Team Five One Labs, a startup incubator that helps talented entrepreneurs in conflict-affected areas, has...
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...
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 are 5 startup opportunities to keep you on your toes, helping you and your startup make the most of the season! By Divya Jose 1. …...
3 Super Cool Entrepreneurship Events to Celebrate World Refugee Day
On World Refugee Day, we take a look at 3 events that focus on highlighting the stories and enterprises of refugee entrepreneurs. From African trailblazers, to Europe’s first marketplace for refugee-led businesses, to the launch of Basefugees, these are three events not to miss. BY SWB TEAM As we mark World Refugee Day on June...
