GLOBAL • EDUCATION & CONSULTING

Startups are Bringing Digital Education to Emerging Markets

Digital education is making education more accessible, affordable and valuable for students across emerging markets.

AFRICA • FINANCIAL SERVICES

Why Bridging The Financial Inclusion Gap Includes Education On Financial Literacy

QuickCheck not only bridges the financial inclusion gap but also educates people about financial instruments and the risks related to loans and overindebtedness as financial literacy isn’t part of the curriculum in many countries.

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The Grand Finale of the Seedstars World Competition 2020/21 is here!

The Grand Finale of the Seedstars World competition is here! Discover the most promising startups of the largest startup competition in emerging markets.

GLOBAL • AGRICULTURE

Improving Efficiency and Sustainability of Farming Businesses Through Digital Solutions

Gamaya leverages the agronomy and crop knowledge of our partners and uses remote sensing technology to reach scalability.

GLOBAL •

Seedstars World Competition 2020/21 announces Malaysian FinTech startup Finology as Global Winner of $500K funding

After almost a year-long virtual run, the Seedstars World Competition 2020/21 announced this year’s Global Winner, Malaysian FinTech startup Finology, a startup that enables seamless access to financial products via the use of proprietary technology

GLOBAL • EDUCATION & CONSULTING

Early Childhood Development for a Better Society

Ensuring early childhood development and wellbeing means a better society down the line, and technological solutions can help not only children but also parents, caregivers, and teachers.

GLOBAL • WATER & SANITATION

Water Preservation As Means To Living In A More Sustainable Way

An idea born when Ramzi had to prepare his child’s bottle at 3 in the morning that changed it all and set off a passion to improve global water management.

GLOBAL • ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES

Startups Have Recognized the Importance of Climate Action

We can’t afford to passively observe climate change anymore. Check out how these startups are working on their solutions.

GLOBAL • AGRICULTURE

How Blockchain Can Help To Create Sustainable And Transparent Supply Chains

Pierre-Yves Bridel and Peter Gustavsson went on to create OriginFood in 2018, a startup that develops solutions for tracking, tracing and certifying food products, based on blockchain technology.

MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • EDUCATION & CONSULTING

How Learning From Every Single Person You Meet Can Change Your Life

We spoke with Hossam Taher, CEO of Orcas, an app that helps learners in K-12 discover the best tutors in their area.

GLOBAL • AGRICULTURE

FoodTech in the Grand Finale

Find out how startups are revolutionizing Food and AgriTech by tuning into the Grand Finale, in partnership with VAUD.

GLOBAL • OTHER

Why Women in Entrepreneurship Isn’t Just a Catchphrase

We believe that gender equality shouldn’t just be a buzzword pulled out in March. Find out who this year's winner of the Women Entrepreneur Prize is.

GLOBAL • ECOSYSTEM ENABLER

Vaud is the Leading European Innovation Ecosystem: Here is How You Can Fit Right In

Seedstars has organized a webinar in partnership with the canton of Vaud on how they can help companies leverage government support for starting or expanding their business in Switzerland or Europe.

GLOBAL • FOOD & BEVERAGES

Innovation in FoodTech as a Way to Stop World Hunger

It may seem unbelievable that in 2021, when humanity has come such a long way in terms of technology and innovation, world hunger is still an issue.

GLOBAL • TECH

Discover Canton of Vaud as a leading European center for Innovation in Switzerland

You're invited to attend this webinar where you'll learn about our region as well as opportunities for potentially expanding your business and benefit from our innovation & start-up ecosystem.

AFRICA • OTHER

Women Empowerment and Gender Equality in Africa

Watch now an amazing panel discussion on Women Empowerment and Gender Equality in Africa.

ASIA • OTHER

Women Empowerment and Gender Equality in Asia

Learn more about Women Empowerment and Gender Equality in Asia.

LATIN AMERICA • OTHER

Women Empowerment and Entrepreneurship in Latin America

Watch now an amazing panel discussion in Women Empowerment and Entrepreneurship in Latin America.

GLOBAL • TECH

Take a Closer Look at the Seedstars World Competition 2020/21 Grand Finale

The 2020/21 edition of the Seedstars World Competition Grand Finale will be the second one held completely online. To find out more about the agenda and speakers keep reading and don’t forget to register for the Grand Finale

GLOBAL • TECH

Seven themes of the Seedstars World 2020/21 Grand Finale

The seven themes we are tackling this time are: 21st-century education, women empowerment, climate action, childhood development, FoodTech, EdTech, and ICT Accessibility.

GLOBAL • TECH

The five startup finalists of the Seedstars World Competition 2020/21

These five startups have proven that no matter how difficult times may get, innovation is still at the forefront. We can’t wait to see them at the Grand Finale

AFRICA • AUTOMOTIVE

The most promising startups from Africa are here!

The winner from Tanzania, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Zambia, or Ivory Coast will get the chance to pitch with other startups globally for an investment of up to $500k.

CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE • FINANCIAL SERVICES

Watch the best startups from CEE pitching!

Finalists from Uzbekistan, Russia, Georgia, and Armenia are battling for the chance to represent their region in the Grand Finale of the Competition

ASIA • FINANCIAL SERVICES

The best startups in Asia are ready to compete in the Regional Final!

The entrepreneurs from Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Malaysia, and Pakistan are competing for an investment of up to $500k.