Amsterdam’s Hack Your Future Opened Applications for their Free Coding School for Refugees

Based in Amsterdam but open to candidates from all over the Netherlands, Hack Your Future has just opened applications for the next cycle of their free coding school for refugees. …

Based in Europe? Deutsche Bahn is Launching a €25.000 Challenge for AI Startups

The challenge is open to startups, entrepreneurs to be, or brand new teams with ideas to enhance Deutsche Bahn’s customer experience using AI.  By SWB Team Deutsche Bahn is looking…

Re:Coded Launches a Co-Working Space in Iraq and Hosts the First-Ever ‘Erbil Tech Fest’

With the vision of creating Erbil’s first community driven co-working space, Re:Coded House was launched, and now gears up to boost the tech community through the Erbil Tech Fest.  By…

From Senegal’s Poorest Town to Creating Italy’s First Migrant VC Fund: Meet Mamadou Lamine

Having arrived to Italy at 14, Mamadou Lamine took on a big dream: He set off to build Italy’s first migrant VC fund, and raised €90.000 in just 5 months….

The South Summit Startup Competition is Closing Applications Next Month

Startups from across the world – in any industry – can apply to the South Summit Startup Competition until June 5th. 100 startups will get the chance to pitch on stage in…

Startups in the MENA Can Now Apply to the Orange Social Venture Prize

The Orange Social Venture Prize rewards the best innovative and socially responsible business project in Africa and the Middle East, with up to €25,000 in prizes. By SWB Team Entrepreneurs in Egypt,…

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…

6 TEDx Talks by Refugee Founders That Will Turn Your Perceptions Upside Down

Refugee founders are not the exception to the norm. Around the world, from the Netherlands, to Australia and the USA, newcomers are radically changing the reality around them. We’ve listed…

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…