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MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA •
How Egypt is moving from hypergrowth to sustainable innovation
Egypt's startup ecosystem shifts from hypergrowth to sustainable innovation, with founders focusing on profitability and efficiency amid changing investment standards and government support.
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • FINANCIAL SERVICES
GIZ and Seedstars Launch Joint Initiative to Boost Financial Inclusion and Innovation in Palestine
Enhancing Financial Inclusion in Palestine is aimed at nurturing the local fintech landscape and driving sustainable, inclusive financial solutions in Palestine
Empowering Learners and Tutors: How Audrey Nakad's Ostaz is Changing the Edtech Industry
Audrey, who comes from an entrepreneurial family, has always been driven to make an impact in the world, and education is a particularly meaningful area for her, as she believes it is the best weapon for empowering individuals and communities.
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • TECHNOLOGY
UN holds demo day showcase for 8 climate tech innovators in MENA
The Youth Climate Innovation Labs and Academy held an online demo day for 8 climate tech startups from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
UN launches open call for climate tech innovators in MENA
The Youth Climate Innovation Lab is calling all young innovators in MENA that are creating climate technology solutions to join a three-day launchpad
الأمم المتحدة تطلق دعوة مفتوحة للمبتكرين في مجال تكنولوجيا المناخ في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا
يدعو مختبر الابتكار المناخي للشباب في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا جميع الشباب للانضمام إلى منصة إطلاق مدتها ثلاثة أيام لطرح حلول تكنولوجية لمعالجة أزمة تغير المناخ
The Migration Entrepreneurship Prize launch startup applications for second cohort
The Migration Entrepreneurship Prize, a program designed for startups with a mission to enhance the inclusion of migrants, opens applications once again.
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • OTHER
The Migration Entrepreneurship Prize: A startup program with the mission to enhance the economic inclusion of migrants in the Middle East and Africa
The Migration Entrepreneurship Prize program is focused on socio-economic rights and reducing the vulnerability of migrants in the Middle East and Africa.
UNIDO and Seedstars Announce 15 SMEs Joining the Gate III of the LevelUP Accelerator
UNIDO in partnership with Seedstars will be implementing a 12-week accelerator to support the creation & growth of sustainable & inclusive businesses in Jordan.
How Looking At The Right Metrics Can Drive Your Growth
Orcas is an EdTech platform that gives tutors access to lesson plans and provides students with free assessments. They were able to achieve growth with data.
Easier Online II hackathon is looking for startups developing solutions that help reduce migration from Upper Egypt
Easier Online II hackathon aims to promote and empower entrepreneurs creating solutions that will help mitigate the need for migration from Egypt.
Seedstars and FDFA announce MENA and African startup winners of the Migration Entrepreneurship Prize 2021
Seedstars and The Peace and Human Rights Division of the Swiss FDFA announce 20 global startup winners of the Migration Entrepreneurship Prize 2021.
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.
Seedstars and FDFA champion migrant human rights through entrepreneurship prize
Seedstars and The Peace and Human Rights Division of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) have partnered together for the second time to announce The Migration Entrepreneurship Prize 2021
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • SUPPLY CHAIN
The top startups from MENA are here!
After 17 pitches during the Regional Stage of MENA, we are having the top 4 startups from the region competing for a spot on the Grand Finale.
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • TECH
Get ready to discover ICT Accessibility Award finalists
Support your favorite startup and find out which 2 startups will join the bootcamp of the Online Seedstars World Competition 2020/21 and compete for the title of ICT Accessibility Award winner.
18 Tech Startups from MENA Advance to Regionals of Seedstars World Competition 2020
The local winners of the Seedstars World Competition (SSW) 2020 have been announced with 18 startups from MENA included in the batch.
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • HEALTHCARE
Parenting Made Easy With Pregnancy and Child Health Management App Nurturey | Tushar Srivastava
Change The Way You Manage Your Diabetes With Spike | Ziad
Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Iran startups
FEBRUARY 4 2021
Startups from Turkey, Kuwait, Morocco, Bahrain, and Qatar
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • CONSUMER SERVICES
Startups from Egypt, Syria, Palestine, and Iraq
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
Top startups from Tunisia, Jordan, Libya, and Oman
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Check out these MENA startups disrupting different industries in the region
