MetLife Foundation Just Launched a Financial Health Competition with $50,000 Up for Grabs

The competition is looking for startups that are striving to better financial health for low-income families in Egypt and the Middle East.

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21/10/2017 14:44

Village Capital and MetLife Foundation have just embarked on the search of the world's next Finantial Health startups, launching a competition for early-stage entrepreneurs in the Middle East and Egypt. The competition, focused on startups aiming to improve financial health for low-to-moderate income families, will conclude with a one-day financial health forum in Dubai on December 19th, where startups will be eligible for grants totalling $50,000.

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