Our Programs
Our programs, like fingerprints, are uniquely crafted to match our clients’ distinctiveness
Supporting diaspora entrepreneurs in Europe
In September 2021, we hosted the event “Boost with Facebook bil Mobile, Diaspora edition,” in partnership with Boost with Facebook. The event was streamed live from London and trained Arabic-speaking entrepreneurs in the diaspora on digital skills.
Cross-country incubation program
In partnership with Spark and Google, in 2022 we launched the Startups on the Move Incubation program, training 130 refugee and local entrepreneurs to go from idea to business in Lebanon, Palestine and Iraq.
As part of the program, we held 3 networking events in Ramallah, Beirut and Erbil, gathering over 250 entrepreneurs, ecosystem players and investors.
The program focuses on providing technical guidance, digital skills training, mentorship, and support to register their business, as well as networking opportunities at a final Pitching at IGNITE conference in Amsterdam with international investors, with a $1o,000 final prize.
Investment Readiness program in Palestine
In 2022, we partnered with Meta to launch the Boost Without Borders program in Palestine, which aims to equip 500 SMBs with digital tools and resources to grow their businesses. The program is designed to support 500 Palestinian SMBs. The program also includes an investment readiness program for 50 startups ending with a final pitching competition with up to $20,000 in-cash prizes. The program also offered a TOT training for 13 Palestinian incubators and accelerators on preparing investment readiness programs.
Creating digital presence
Start & Grow Online with GoDaddy program is an intensive training designed to support migrant and refugee entrepreneurs from the MENA region through teaching them how they can boost their business online by building their websites. The training aims to take entrepreneurs, as well as aspiring entrepreneurs from disadvantaged communities, through a journey to start, improve and expand their business
Boosting digital businesses in the MENA
In partnership with Facebook, in 2020 we launched the Boost With Facebook program, an intensive training designed to support migrant and refugee entrepreneurs in MENA and Europe through teaching them how they can boost their business and reach more customers through Facebook.
Empowering startups with Zoho at the SWB Summit
Zoho, the Tech Partner at the summit, actively engaged in various activities to showcase its presence and expertise. They had a physical booth at the Cairo venue, located at the American University in Cairo, providing an opportunity for attendees to interact directly with their team. Additionally, Zoho had a virtual booth on the summit platform, ensuring accessibility for remote participants.
Ali Shabdar, the Regional Director for the Middle East and Africa at Zoho, delivered a keynote speech, sharing valuable insights and perspectives. Furthermore, Zoho participated in a panel discussion titled “Remote, Hybrid, and Lean: The Future of Work,” contributing to the conversation on evolving work dynamics.
Supporting female enterprises
Drosos was a great partner with us at the summit where we joint-forces together to support female-led entrepreneurs and give more exposure to the audience.
Training investors in diaspora
We hosted the webinar series “How to become an angel investor and support Egypt’s startups,” in partnership with GIZ egypt. The webinar focused on providing insights to investors and angel investors in the diaspora.
Supporting refugee entrepreneurs
UNHCR was a sponsor with us at the summit where we collaborated with them to support the refugee entrepreneurs through connecting them with investors, experts and industry leaders, and give them the opportunity to thrive.
Raising the profile of female entrepreneurs
As exclusive partners for our Female Leadership Track, Hivos wanted to effectively support female entrepreneurs in the MENA region.
We worked with Hivos to design the Female Founders Track, including panels with some of the most successful entrepreneurs in the region. The content series aligned Hivos with high-profile figures in the MENA startup landscape, such as Dina El Mofty.
Nurturing Diversity and Innovation with the American Embassy in Rome
We collaborated with the American Embassy in Rome to organize the “Diversity Innovation Days” project. This initiative aims to foster entrepreneurship and innovation among young migrants in Rome through a series of hackathanks, to equip 200 youth with the skills to build their entrepreneurial projects. The goal of the events is to create leadership opportunities and support the creation
Strengthening the investment landscape in Egypt
MSMEDA teamed up with us with the objective to host the Investment Track at the summit 2023. Together with MSMEDA, we worked to gather regional and international investors, exploring approaches to invest in Egyptian startups, and offer networking opportunities for Egypt’s startups.
Boosting the Impact Investment sector
Leveraging on Startups Without Borders’ focus on impact-driven business, the partnership with UNDP Egypt aimed at increasing awareness and advocacy on the SDGs, as well as the importance of impact management in the context of the startup landscape, with thought leadership instances involving entrepreneurs. intermediary organizations, investors, and stakeholders.