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GESR Incubator Announces Technical & Financial Support of Up to €30,000 for Egyptian AgriBusinesses

28 Nov 2020
A programme run by Egyptian NGO, Misr El Kheir, GESR looks to bolster Egypt’s [...]
Google Opens Applications for its MENA Accelerator: What's in Store for the Chosen Startups?

Google Opens Applications for its MENA Accelerator: What's in Store for the Chosen Startups?

26 Nov 2020
As part of the ‘Grow Stronger with Google’ programme, ‘Google for Startups: MENA’ [...]
Egypt’s AUC Venture Lab & ITIDA Are Now Accepting Applications for New Joint Program

Egypt’s AUC Venture Lab & ITIDA Are Now Accepting Applications for New Joint Program

24 Nov 2020
The program is seeking tech-focused startups and entrepreneurs, with the ultimate [...]
Virtual Edition of Angel Rising to Focus on ‘Conscious Investing & Catalysing Tech for Good’

Virtual Edition of Angel Rising to Focus on ‘Conscious Investing & Catalysing Tech for Good’

23 Nov 2020
The sixth annual edition of the 'investor education symposium' is aiming to [...]
Applications for Germany’s Global Westerwelle Young Founders Programme Are Now Open

Applications for Germany’s Global Westerwelle Young Founders Programme Are Now Open

17 Nov 2020
The sweeping programme aims to connect young founders in developing nations to [...]
KSA's Fintech Tour Announces Dates of Virtual 2020 Edition with 24 Events and 50 Speakers

KSA's Fintech Tour Announces Dates of Virtual 2020 Edition with 24 Events and 50 Speakers

17 Nov 2020
It might be going virtual, but Fintech Saudi's annual showpiece project is still [...]
Egypt’s Young Entrepreneurs to Benefit from $6.4 Million Grant from Saudi Grant Management Committee

Egypt’s Young Entrepreneurs to Benefit from $6.4 Million Grant from Saudi Grant Management Committee

16 Nov 2020
The grant has been channeled via the Bank of Alexandria and the Ministry of [...]
SWB Summit’s Startup Country Tours Will Guide You Through the World’s Most Unique Ecosystems

SWB Summit’s Startup Country Tours Will Guide You Through the World’s Most Unique Ecosystems

12 Nov 2020
From San Francisco and the Netherlands, to Cyprus and Estonia, Startup Without [...]
Turkey-Based VC 212 Looks to MENA Tech Startups After Launching $58 Million Fund

Turkey-Based VC 212 Looks to MENA Tech Startups After Launching $58 Million Fund

11 Nov 2020
212's focus on MENA startups comes after what it sees as a prolonged period of [...]
Egypt’s Ministry of Culture Looks to Empower Entrepreneurs with ‘Creative Circles’ Competition

Egypt’s Ministry of Culture Looks to Empower Entrepreneurs with ‘Creative Circles’ Competition

10 Nov 2020
The initiative comes as part of Egypt’s 2030 vision, specifically its aim of [...]
New Cairo Angels Syndicate Fund is a Gamechanger for Early Stage Startups

New Cairo Angels Syndicate Fund is a Gamechanger for Early Stage Startups

08 Nov 2020
The Egypt-based venture capital firm has launched a new fund for early stage [...]
11 Powerhouse Speakers Not to Miss at Startups Without Borders Summit 2020

11 Powerhouse Speakers Not to Miss at Startups Without Borders Summit 2020

08 Nov 2020
The second edition of the SWB Summit has over 70 speakers, but we've whittled them [...]
Applications for Egypt’s African App Launchpad Cup Are Now Open

Applications for Egypt’s African App Launchpad Cup Are Now Open

06 Nov 2020
With two tracks dedicated to game development and app development, the launchpad is [...]
French Environmental Services Giant Veolia Launches Accelerator for MENA Startups and SMEs

French Environmental Services Giant Veolia Launches Accelerator for MENA Startups and SMEs

05 Nov 2020
The programme is looking for startups and SMEs tackling issues such as recycling, [...]
5th MITEF Saudi Startup Competition Kicks Off

5th MITEF Saudi Startup Competition Kicks Off

03 Nov 2020
With up to SR100,000 up for grabs and three tracks to apply to, the MITEF Saudi [...]
Bahrain Fintech Bay & US State Department's MEPI Launch New Accelerator 'Build for Bahrain'

Bahrain Fintech Bay & US State Department's MEPI Launch New Accelerator 'Build for Bahrain'

02 Nov 2020
The new programme is on the lookout for innovative startups addressing challenges [...]
Startups Without Borders Goes Hybrid with Online-Offline Summit on Three Different Continents

Startups Without Borders Goes Hybrid with Online-Offline Summit on Three Different Continents

22 Oct 2020
A variety of powerhouse speakers are set to take to stages in San Francisco, [...]
Google Launches Loans, Grants and Training to Help MENA Businesses Recover From Pandemic

Google Launches Loans, Grants and Training to Help MENA Businesses Recover From Pandemic

14 Oct 2020
‘Grow Stronger with Google’ is the internet giant’s new initiative targeting MENA [...]
Egyptian Nonprofit EiTESAL Launches New Award for Startups in Honour of ICTE Pioneer Tarek Kamel

Egyptian Nonprofit EiTESAL Launches New Award for Startups in Honour of ICTE Pioneer Tarek Kamel

11 Oct 2020
The Tarek Kamel Award for Innovation & Entrepreneurship has been launched to [...]
EU Launches ‘Innovate Jordan’ Programme with EUR20 Million Investment

EU Launches ‘Innovate Jordan’ Programme with EUR20 Million Investment

04 Oct 2020
The programme encompasses a unique collaboration between the EU, the Jordanian [...]
Fintech Saudi and Flat6Labs Launch New Accelerator Programme

Fintech Saudi and Flat6Labs Launch New Accelerator Programme

03 Oct 2020
The acceleration programme marks an important milestone for Fintech Saudi. [...]
Applications for MITEF’s 14th Arab Startup Competition are Now Open

Applications for MITEF’s 14th Arab Startup Competition are Now Open

30 Sep 2020
After managing to complete its 13th edition during the pandemic earlier this year, [...]
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre Launches $250,000 Middle East & Africa Challenge

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre Launches $250,000 Middle East & Africa Challenge

29 Sep 2020
The two-track programme is on the lookout for healthtechs and foodtechs creating [...]
Fintech Express: Mastercard Launches New Programme for Fintech Startups in MEA Region

Fintech Express: Mastercard Launches New Programme for Fintech Startups in MEA Region

28 Sep 2020
Open to fintechs of all kinds, the three-pronged programme aims to help launch and [...]
UAE’s Shorooq Partners Launches Initiative to Support Lebanese Startups and Entrepreneurs

UAE’s Shorooq Partners Launches Initiative to Support Lebanese Startups and Entrepreneurs

26 Sep 2020
The ‘Shorooq Lebanon’ initiative aims to help startups and entrepreneurs devastated [...]
Registration for the 5th MITEF Saudi Startup Competition is Now Open

Registration for the 5th MITEF Saudi Startup Competition is Now Open

23 Sep 2020
In a challenging year, organisers of the MIT-backed competition are urging startups [...]
Egypt Launches New Programme to Train 100,000 Egyptians in Web Development, Data Analysis & More

Egypt Launches New Programme to Train 100,000 Egyptians in Web Development, Data Analysis & More

22 Sep 2020
The Egyptian Ministry of Communications and IT has launched the programme to better [...]
US VC Openner is Looking to Invest in 50 Egyptian Startups

US VC Openner is Looking to Invest in 50 Egyptian Startups

18 Sep 2020
prolific Washington DC-based venture capital firm has its crosshairs on Egypt, as [...]
Saudi’s ‘Flagship Accelerator Program’ is Now Accepting Applications

Saudi’s ‘Flagship Accelerator Program’ is Now Accepting Applications

13 Sep 2020
The second edition of Falak Investment Hub’s intensive programme is set to raise [...]
‘She Leads’ Launches in the UAE with the Aim of Supporting Women in Business

‘She Leads’ Launches in the UAE with the Aim of Supporting Women in Business

06 Sep 2020
Launched by Creative Zone and Dubai Business Women Council, this training programme [...]
Entrepreneurship Platform LAFFAZ Launches ‘The Future of Fintech in MENA’ Virtual Event

Entrepreneurship Platform LAFFAZ Launches ‘The Future of Fintech in MENA’ Virtual Event

02 Sep 2020
The MENA and India focused entrepreneur platform will host a slew of industry [...]
ITIDA Teams Up with Udacity to Launch Tech Scholarship Programme for 100,000 Egyptians

ITIDA Teams Up with Udacity to Launch Tech Scholarship Programme for 100,000 Egyptians

31 Aug 2020
The programme aims to invest in the development of tech skills in the local [...]
Startups Without Borders and Facebook Launch Training Programme

Startups Without Borders and Facebook Launch Training Programme

25 Aug 2020
The programme aims to equip up-and-coming migrant and refugee entrepreneurs with [...]
EntelaQ is Qatar’s First SportsTech Pre-Accelerator Programme

EntelaQ is Qatar’s First SportsTech Pre-Accelerator Programme

08 Aug 2020
‘Qatar SportsTech’ are accepting applications for their first ever pre-accelerator [...]
9 #RiseUpFromHome Speakers Not to Miss

9 #RiseUpFromHome Speakers Not to Miss

07 Aug 2020
Trailblazing thought leaders and industry disruptors are leading RiseUp’s digital [...]
Saudi Arabia’s MiSK Launches Second Edition of Entrepreneurship World Cup

Saudi Arabia’s MiSK Launches Second Edition of Entrepreneurship World Cup

06 Aug 2020
After only one edition, the global initiative has become one of the most sought [...]
Facebook Launches Accelerator Programme to Drive E-commerce Growth for Startups

Facebook Launches Accelerator Programme to Drive E-commerce Growth for Startups

05 Aug 2020
The social conglomerate is ushering in yet another initiative to help startups and [...]
Embassy of Netherlands in Egypt Launches Incubator Programmes in Cairo and Assiut

Embassy of Netherlands in Egypt Launches Incubator Programmes in Cairo and Assiut

03 Aug 2020
The Dutch initiative will emphasise gender parity through the programme, with a 50% [...]
Lebanon’s Nucleus Ventures Announces New Funding Opportunities for Early-Stage Startups

Lebanon’s Nucleus Ventures Announces New Funding Opportunities for Early-Stage Startups

01 Aug 2020
With seed funding opportunities ranging between $5000 and $100,000, Nucleus [...]
Egypt's Famed Entrepreneurship Platform 'Rise Up' Comes Home!

Egypt's Famed Entrepreneurship Platform 'Rise Up' Comes Home!

23 Jul 2020
The special digital edition, ‘Riseup from Home’, is set to tackle the challenges [...]
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Google Opens Applications for its MENA Accelerator: What's in Store for the Chosen Startups?

As part of the ‘Grow Stronger with Google’ programme, ‘Google for Startups: MENA’ is targeting 10-15 tech startups in the region. [...]

Egypt’s AUC Venture Lab & ITIDA Are Now Accepting Applications for New Joint Program

The program is seeking tech-focused startups and entrepreneurs, with the ultimate goal of boosting the ecosystem in Egypt. [...]

Deliveroo Express Mart Launched to Compete in UAE’s Q-Commerce Market

Deliveroo’s Express Mart will give UAE customers the ability to order everyday groceries such as milk, eggs, and bread right through its [...]

SWVL Jets Off to Jordan, Launches ‘SWVL Business’ in Amman

The Cairo-born mobility startup has added only its second MENA market, though more is to come. [...]

Delivery Hero Leads $5.5 Million Series B Funding Round for Dubai/London Startup Quiqup

The tech-enabled, last-mile logistics startup intends to use the investment to expand its AI infrastructure. [...]

Dubai’s InstaShop to Introduce New Bulk-Buying Option

The new feature could be a game-changer that will impact everything from physical space limitations, to value for money for buyers. [...]

Raseedy Launches Egypt's First Independent Digital Wallet

Partnering with Saib Bank and Mastercard, the startup has become the first and only independent entity to be granted a license to launch a [...]

Pstyled: The Egypt-Based Fashion Consultancy Service Fusing Psychology and AI

With years of fashion psychology experience under her belt, Yasmina Nessim started Pstyled as a means to allow women to not only look – but [...]

Ibnsina Pharma Acquires Majority Stake in 3elagi, Marking First Partial Exit for Falak Startups

A win-win situation for everyone involved, with the Egyptian healthtech startup now looking to expand its user base and network of [...]

Google Opens Applications for its MENA Accelerator: What's in Store for the Chosen Startups?

As part of the ‘Grow Stronger with Google’ programme, ‘Google for Startups: MENA’ is targeting 10-15 tech startups in the region. [...]

25 Under 25: The Entrepreneurs Reshaping Egypt's Startup Landscape for the New Decade

They're changing mindsets, challenging the status quo, fusing high-tech to the traditional, freshening up stale sectors and hustling their [...]

Kashat Is the First Egyptian Mobile App to Give Small Loans

Lending as little as EGP 100 to as much as EGP 1,500, Kashat is the first to be licensed for nano-finance. [...]

Uber Shuts Down Uber Eats Operations in All Middle East Markets

Uber Eats will shut down in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, while UAE operations will transition to Uber subsidiary Careem. [...]

What Would You Do If You Found Your Startup’s Doppelgänger?

While he surfed the world wide web for new startups, Startup Scene's Ahmed Budalama found two e-commerce platforms whose resemblance was [...]

This American-Egyptian Startup Found a Solution to the Shortage of Doctors

After scoring their seed round and launching in Egypt, these founders are hoping to make your healthcare journey a lot simpler. [...]

Google Opens Applications for its MENA Accelerator: What's in Store for the Chosen Startups?

As part of the ‘Grow Stronger with Google’ programme, ‘Google for Startups: MENA’ is targeting 10-15 tech startups in the region. [...]

Egypt’s AUC Venture Lab & ITIDA Are Now Accepting Applications for New Joint Program

The program is seeking tech-focused startups and entrepreneurs, with the ultimate goal of boosting the ecosystem in Egypt. [...]

Deliveroo Express Mart Launched to Compete in UAE’s Q-Commerce Market

Deliveroo’s Express Mart will give UAE customers the ability to order everyday groceries such as milk, eggs, and bread right through its [...]

SWVL Jets Off to Jordan, Launches ‘SWVL Business’ in Amman

The Cairo-born mobility startup has added only its second MENA market, though more is to come. [...]

Delivery Hero Leads $5.5 Million Series B Funding Round for Dubai/London Startup Quiqup

The tech-enabled, last-mile logistics startup intends to use the investment to expand its AI infrastructure. [...]

Dubai’s Fintech Hive Signs Agreement to Collaborate with Israel’s Fintech Aviv

The agreement will see the two collaborate on a number of different things, including events, knowledge sharing, talent development and [...]

Beatbox-ing for Beirut: Meet the Three Creatives Lifting Lebanon Through Entrepreneurship

Offer startups world-class design services at affordable prices. Bring more foreign currency into Lebanon. Stop the country's brain drain. [...]

SWVL Jets Off to Jordan, Launches ‘SWVL Business’ in Amman

The Cairo-born mobility startup has added only its second MENA market, though more is to come. [...]

Deliveroo Express Mart Launched to Compete in UAE’s Q-Commerce Market

Deliveroo’s Express Mart will give UAE customers the ability to order everyday groceries such as milk, eggs, and bread right through its [...]

GESR Incubator Announces Technical & Financial Support of Up to €30,000 for Egyptian AgriBusinesses

A programme run by Egyptian NGO, Misr El Kheir, GESR looks to bolster Egypt’s agricultural sector in a special incubator, supported by the [...]

EDITOR'S PICKS
Bahrain Becomes 1st GCC Country to Introduce Convertible Bonds: Why it’s a Gamechanger for Startups

Bahrain Becomes 1st GCC Country to Introduce Convertible Bonds: Why it’s a Gamechanger for Startups

23 Nov 2020
Startups will now be able to raise funds quicker and without handing over control to investors - but what are convertible bonds? [...]
3 Continents, 95 Speakers, 11,000 Connections: Looking Back at Startups Without Borders Summit 2020

3 Continents, 95 Speakers, 11,000 Connections: Looking Back at Startups Without Borders Summit 2020

22 Nov 2020
For some, the hybrid format might have been a case of making the best of a bad situation. For SWB, it galvanised and offered exciting opportunities. [...]
Pstyled: The Egypt-Based Fashion Consultancy Service Fusing Psychology and AI

Pstyled: The Egypt-Based Fashion Consultancy Service Fusing Psychology and AI

19 Nov 2020
With years of fashion psychology experience under her belt, Yasmina Nessim started Pstyled as a means to allow women to not only look – but more so feel their absolute best. [...]
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