SINGA France Just Launched the Finkela Acceleration Program

By SWB Team The program is open for 8 ready-to-scale entrepreneurs, who either have refugee background or are innovating in the migration sector. SINGA France and the Edmond the Rothschild…

3 Crowdfunding Campaigns to Support Migrant and Refugee Entrepreneurs this Christmas

Christmas is upon us, and some of the key players of the refugee startup ecosystem are gearing up to support the newcomer’s boldest new ventures. Here’s 3 crowdfunding campaigns you…

Refugees Forward Opened Applications for Newcomers in Amsterdam and Rotterdam

The program provides high quality entrepreneurship training and individualised coaching to newcomer entrepreneurs in order to ensure that their business plan is solid and the enterprise is ready for launch….

11 Brilliant Startup Accelerators and Incubators for Migrant Entrepreneurs to Kick-Start

In the last couple of years, several organizations have emerged to fill the the gap in providing incubation, mentorship, and pitching competitions for migrant entrepreneurs. We’ve compiled 11 of the…

This Accelerator by Y Combinator Alumni is Looking for Migrant Entrepreneurs in the US – Applications are Open!

Created by Wefunder, the 3-month accelerator is part of a project that aims to create 20,000 new startups within a decade. Applications are open for all startups with an immigrant co-founder!…

Lebanon, Are You Ready? The Startup Roadshow Brings the Demo Day to You

Five Syrian startups that didn’t make it to Amsterdam will now battle it out in the Second Demo Day for a chance to win cash prizes. From Turkey, to Iraq,…

SPARK’s Ignite Conference Kicks Off In Amsterdam, And Here’s 10 Speakers You Should See

The 6th edition of the international IGNITE conference ‘Rebuilding Futures’ by SPARK, is kicking off on November 28th in Amsterdam’s Muziekgebouw, gathering key players in the refugee entrepreneurial startup ecosystem to…

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…

The Next Society Launches the Startup Booster Across These 7 Countries in MENA

THE NEXT SOCIETY is calling for talented entrepreneurs and innovative businesses in Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, and Tunisia. SWB Team Get your business to take-off with THE NEXT…

Five One Labs Opens the Second Entrepreneur Academy in Iraq – and Applications are Open!

SWB Team Five One Labs is looking for strong entrepreneurs from diverse communities including refugees, internally displaced people, and locals to join their second Entrepreneur Academy, starting on November 11th…

10 Speakers You Can’t Miss at the Techfugees Summit

Just as the tech community gathers in Paris to explore tech solutions to hack the refugee crisis, we take a look at 10 speakers hitting the summit. By SWB Team…

Newcomers in Finland: Startup Refugees Can Train and Fund Your Project

Are you a newcomer to Finland? “Immigration is brain gain.” That’s the motto behind the Startup Refugees Business Program, which offers support for newcomers interested in starting companies in Finland. They provide…

MITEF Pan Arab Launches Innovate for Refugees Competition – Applications are Open!

The competition, running its 3rd edition, has supported over 40 projects and injected $250,000 in equity-free investment to startups. Does your startup create solutions for refugees? The MIT Enterprise Forum Pan…

Techfugees Is Launching its Annual Summit Again Next October

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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…