Raha Beach Ventures

An Abu Dhabi based startup studio. We provide entrepreneurs with engineering, sales, marketing, and financial capital.


AlMaqarr Coworking Space

AlMaqarr is the leading coworking space in Egypt since 2012. It manages a solid diversified community of innovation and collaboration between startups, student organizations, social initiatives and freelancers.

AlMaqarr provides an organic space for idea stage entrepreneurs to collaborate and gain support to further their ideas and transform them into sustainable projects and businesses.

Main Services:
- Workplace
- Office Space
- Meeting Room
- Training Venue
- Event Venue


DTEC

DTEC is a global hub for entrepreneurship and innovation. A creative and inspiring space in a vibrant setting offering flexible work solutions for technology entrepreneurs. Based in the heart of Dubai’s Silicon Oasis and home to more than 400 startups from 59 nationalities we are the centre of the startup ecosystem in the MENA region.


Misk 500 MENA Accelerator

500 Startups is partnering with Misk Innovation to launch an accelerator program that will begin on January 27, 2019.

Misk Innovation and 500 Startups will together help accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship by bringing Silicon Valley growth techniques to a batch of young MENA-based companies, helping them scale and fundraise. The Misk 500 MENA Accelerator will be open to MENA-based pre-seed and seed technology startups.


LetsTango(DELETED)

LetsTango.com, UAE’s fastest growing online shopping store features best priced deals on branded products like mobile phones, electronics, tablets, cameras, printers, gadgets, computer peripherals and more.

LetsTango.com is The fastest growing online shopping store in the middle east.


ArabNet Muscat 2017

Congratulations to the winners of Arabnet Muscat 2017:

1st Place Supplierscave
Entrepreneur – Anjani Kanthi Kiran Duddukuru, Country – UAE
Supplierscave is an online platform to connect suppliers and buyers of industrial products and services.

2nd Place Hadaya
Entrepreneur – Alla Albalushi, Country – Oman
Hadaya is an online market place for flowers, confectioneries. and gifts.

YallaCare
Entrepreneur – Ghalib Nomani, Country – Oman
YallaCare allows patients to book online appointments, and find, explore and compare treatment costs.

To learn more about these startups, click on their profiles below.


Intelak Aviation & Travel Technology Incubator

The Emirates Group, GE and Etisalat have joined hands in an effort to crowdsource the best ideas to make travel simpler, better, and more exciting.

The Emirates Group, GE, and Etisalat are reaching out to universities, incubators, entrepreneurial centres, and co-working spaces to seek out talented teams that are passionate about this challenge.

Intelak is asking you to pick a travel moment, from home to the airport to the skies, and reimagine it today. Submit an innovative idea that makes travel for you and others simpler, better, or more exciting.


MSMEDA

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) is Egypt’s national developmental financial institute for advancing MSMEs as drivers of inclusive growth, innovation, and job creation. MSMEDA provides financial and non-financial support through a broad network of intermediaries, while fostering entrepreneurship and youth-led enterprises. MSMEDA also manages Egypt’s first Fund of Funds program, launched with the World Bank Group, overseeing nearly USD 2 billion in investments across Egyptian and regional startups. Its work aligns with Egypt Vision 2030, promoting sustainable development, financial inclusion, and private sector empowerment.


Sharik Hub

A company specialized in the operation and management of shared workspaces, business incubators and accelerators, to provide the best sites, facilities, technology and human staff to provide office services, secretarial, accounting, legal, consultancy and quality knowledge programs in a modern environment: enables business owners to achieve uniqueness and sustainability.

All services in one place:
 Free internet
 Printing equipment
 Complete stationary
 Lounge
 Suitable prices
 Secured lockers
 Contracts flexability
 Technical support
 Central air-conditioning
 Luxurious and furnished offices
 Reception services
 24/7 security
 Offers and sales
 Coffee corner
 24/7 availability
 Offices that satisfies municipal standards
 Spaces that are authorised by SMEA


STEP Conference 2017

STEP Conference 2017 is the largest interactive gathering in the MENA region bringing together thousands of entrepreneurs, investors and tech & media enthusiasts, and hundreds of startups with the best of technology, digital and entertainment industries in a 2-day event loaded with talks, exhibitions and signature happenings.

STEP2017 Startup Basecamp: #STEP2017 will witness the largest startup showcase in the MENA region in collaboration with Wamda to gather hundreds of the world’s most promising startups from all industries and funding stages. Partnered with STEP to provide unique opportunities for MAGNiTT startups and users to benefit from!


Sas Accelerator

The Sas Center for Entrepreneurship has teamed up with Google Developers Launchpad to start an accelerator program. The program aims to prepare and equip start-ups to take their businesses to the next level, through an intensive technical and business focused short-term program.

The program is a public-private partnership model that will contribute to the development of the ICT industry so that it can compete globally, create employment opportunities, products with innovative solutions and services, and establish economically viable Startups. Google Developers Launchpad is a branch of Google that operates a global acceleration program that helps startups grow.

This strategic partnership will connect the Sas for Entrepreneurship Center, its startups and its mentors, to an elite group of the world’s top accelerators and will also allow access to Google’s global network, insights from the company’s Silicon Valley-based startup programs, and twenty years’ worth of Google research and best practice insights on building businesses, products, and teams at massive scale.


Re: Urban Studio

Re: Urban Studio is business incubator in the Dubai Design District (d3), with an integrated platform providing a range of specialised business and creativity development services to innovators, designers and entrepreneurs.


Forward Accelerator by AstroLabs

The Forward Accelerator by AstroLabs is a unique opportunity for Saudi-founded tech startups to take their ventures to the next level in a comprehensive five-month program, fully subsidized for the highest potential entrepreneurs.
The accelerator is the culmination of a successful two-year capability development campaign by AstroLabs to build the digital and entrepreneurial skills of over 2000 Saudis.

Designed and run by AstroLabs, Forward Accelerator offers 15 local startups an unprecedented opportunity through:
- A tailored approach focusing on the challenges and opportunities for each startup to maximize outcomes
- Deep-dive workshops into the business model
- An intensive program of sessions and talks by practitioners across industries and topics
- Unlimited access to AstroLabs Academy programs (including Digital Marketing and customer acquisition, growth hacking, data analytics, product management, and others)
- Curated local and international mentors and guest speakers
- Connections to industry leaders and investors
- Engagement with the AstroLabs co-working spaces in Riyadh and Dubai, a vibrant community of over 120 top tech startups from around the world


AI Venture Labs

We accelerate AI, cloud based startups to transform industries vertical-by-vertical.
AI Venture Labs has developed a new co-acceleration approach by partnering with Microsoft to give startups access to vital resources and industry knowledge that otherwise would be out of reach.


Spring Studios

We are MENA’s first Fintech-only venture studio and accelerator, powered by a London headquartered venture firm (Hambro Perks) and Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund (Al Waha Fund of Funds). By building with Spring, you are joining the Hambro Perks global network comprising 140+ portfolio companies to date and 10+ funds including the MENA focused HP Oryx Fund and the $100m DIFC Venture Debt Fund. You will have access to the most significant investors and fundraisers in MENA as well as our core team of in-house builders, Fintech experts, advisors and mentors to take your start-up to the next level.

Through our accelerator, you will get a highly tailored program to solve for your key business challenges where we build alongside you for 6 months and finish by taking you to our investor network to raise at significantly better terms than you could access before – greater investment, less dilution

Investment: An investment of $150k to boost their sales and tech capabilities, with the opportunity to receive further investment from later stage HP funds in the region.

Regional credibility: Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund and an international institutional investor on the cap table from day 1

Tailored program: No large cohorts – hundreds of hours dedicated to your start-up through bespoke build and accelerate programs to tackle core business challenges

Investor network: Leverage Hambro Perks investment experts to design a business model that gets investor attention with additional support to close your Pre-Seed/Seed round

Hands-on: Build alongside expert in-house engineers, designers, and product developers with access to a strong mentorship and advisory network with entrepreneurial, corporate and investing backgrounds across multiple markets

Bahrain angle: Receive extensive support to set up in Bahrain including office space and regulatory advisory.

Expansion: Tap into Spring’s EMEA-wide partner network to obtain strategic advise, rapidly expand and build traction.


Dubai Industrial City

Dubai Industrial City (previously Dubai Industrial Park) is one of the largest Industrial hubs in the region and a member of Tecom Group.

The destination was established in 2004, with the objective of fast-tracking growth, expanding the industrial sector in the UAE, and supporting the UAE’s strategy for economic diversification. Dubai Industrial City's vision is to be the manufacturing and logistical destination of choice in the Middle East, offering businesses a comprehensive range of world-class infrastructure alongside efficient and cost-competitive services.


Nomou MENA

The Nomou programme operates on the GroFin model of providing investment finance and business support to growing businesses in Africa and the Middle East. Clients meet with GroFin Investment Managers who work with them, providing pre-investment business guidance and continual business support for the investment term.

Entrepreneurs and SMEs in MENA looking to start or grow a business face many challenges. These include finding a committed and entrepreneurial partner who is able to provide finance that is structured according to the needs of their business and being able to access experienced business support, services, and networks that improve their chances of success.

GroFin is an award-winning SME development finance organisation that understands the challenges faced by SMEs operating in difficult environments. With an innovative approach that assesses businesses plans based on their viability, GroFin has supported thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners looking to start or grow their enterprises


MetLife Foundation

The MetLife Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life of low-income people by supporting projects that enhance financial health, economic empowerment, and the development of resilient communities. It prioritizes women, youth, and small businesses to reduce inequality gaps.

The forum will be held on December 19. Ten startups will be selected to participate and compete for three grant prizes totaling USD $50,000 ($25,000, $15,000, and $10,000, respectively) from MetLife Foundation.

Applications open October 8 and close on November 10. Apply today.

Financial health refers to a household’s ability to manage day-to-day cash flow, build resiliency against economic shocks, and take advantage of opportunities. While financial access is a necessary first step to improving the financial lives of lower-income consumers, a whole suite of financial services and products are needed to realize consumer financial health outcomes such as short- and long-term savings, coping mechanisms to protect against economic shock, sustainable debt loads, and insurance.

PRIZES:

Up to 10 enterprises will be chosen to attend the Financial Health Forum on December 19, 2017 in Dubai, UAE. This includes:

- Participating in a day of business development/investment readiness training with industry experts and investors,
- All expenses paid flights to, and accommodation in Dubai, UAE and
- The potential to win USD $25,000, $15,000, or $10,000 prize money to grow and build a venture.

Eligible Enterprises:

Examples of this type of initiative include ventures that:

- Located in the Middle East or Egypt;
- Improve financial health for low-to-moderate income families and promote economic empowerment;
- Increase the relevance and affordability of savings, credit, payments, and insurance
- Lower the barriers for SMEs in supporting their employees and growing their businesses;
- Improve efficiency in supply chains and distribution channels across sectors through increased price transparency and access to other decision-driving market information.
- The forum is part of the Metlife Foundation Financial Health Series, a two-year initiative to build startup ecosystems around financial health in Europe and the UAE.

Application Deadline: November 10, 2017

If you are interested in more information before filling out an application, please email Dahlia Joseph at dahlia.joseph@vilcap.com.


MIT Enterprise Forum Pan Arab Competition 2018

The MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF) of the Pan Arab Region announced the winners of the 11th edition of the Arab Startup Competition

Ideas Track:

Winner: Quirkpod, Egypt, an online platform that develops students’ 21st century skills through expert-developed content and an engaging UX.
1st Runner up: Spike, Lebanon, helps make diabetes management less diabetic via software and hardware innovations.
2nd Runner up: Smart Data Logger, Jordan, uses IoT and roaming cellular connection to allow real-time monitoring of the temperature of a shipment.

Social Entrepreneurship Track:
Winner: Al Khudairi for biogas technology, Egypt, converts the waste and soil-damaging chemical fertilizers into energy. The solution also allows the production of biomethane gas, an alternative to fill gas cylinders.
1st Runner up: Fabric Aid, Lebanon, implements a successful European model that gives incentives to NGOs to collect more clothing without worrying about expenses and distribution.
2nd Runner up: Sunbox, Palestine, introduces an affordable off-grid, self-installable small solar kit for families who suffer from electricity shortage.

Startups Track:
Winner: ProvenMed International, Tunisia, introduces a solution with options for restoring normal social life for patients suffering from Urine Incontinence.
1st Runner up: WideBot, Egypt, offer their platform to businesses to build their chatbots.
1st Runner up: Plotos, UAE, connect users to handpicked healthy yet trendy food from favorite restaurants through an innovative user-friendly platform created and endorsed by nutrition experts.
1st Runner up: Solar Foods, Sudan, a pioneer eco-friendly company in the field of food processing.

ABOUT THE COMPETITION
The Arab Startup Competition is a yearly competition run by the MIT Enterprise Forum Pan Arab that pits entrepreneurs in 3 different tracks: Ideas Track, Startups Track and Social Entrepreneurship Track. The winning entrepreneurs are awarded prizes worth more than USD 160K and benefit from a range of other activities, including top tier training, mentorship, coaching, media exposure, and great networking opportunities.


italent

Leading Recruitment Company that has a dedicated SME / Start up division.


Bue Business Incubator

BUE Business Incubator believes that entrepreneurship is one of the most positive forces in Egypt to generate sustainable economic growth and prosperity. It is a dynamic ecosystem/facility that provides today’s entrepreneurs with strong functional business knowledge and understanding through equipping them with the needed skills to accelerate their businesses. This is achieved by offering a tailored technical and business program for start-ups, early stage businesses, and established businesses with new products/new directions.

Services:

•	Mentorship Program: We offer a customized and intensive mentor-ship program designed to link each team with their field experts in order to guide the teams along their journey.

•	Seed-Funding: BUE Business Incubator offer seed-funding, upon availability, to each team to help the teams cover their initial expenses for launching and growing their start-ups.

•	Technical Assistance: We link the teams to technical experts in order to guide the teams through any technical issues they face throughout their launching journey. Through offering technical assistance, we ensure that teams are well-equipped to overcome any technical issues they are or might be facing.

•	Internet Access: We offer free internet access to start-ups incubated at the BUE Business Incubator premises.

•	Exposure to Experts: Through our Mentor-ship Program and the demo days, we ensure that entrepreneurs are exposed to experts from different field. The exposure will not only introduce the start-ups to potential investors but will also ensure the networking experience every entrepreneur yearns for.

•	Legal Support: We offer legal advice, consultation, and legal awareness sessions customized to your start-up from lawyers specialized in dealing with start-ups.

•	Co-working Spaces: BUE Business Incubator offers free co-working spaces for the incubated start-ups; where start-ups are exposed to the vibrant atmosphere of the university and to the BUE academic and admin staff who will be offering their consultancy services to the incubated start-ups.

•	Technology Transfer: BUE Business Incubator is located within the first university linked science park in Egypt and the region, which helps the startups to deal with real entrepreneurs every day and grow within a successful business ecosystem.

•	Fabrication Lab: BUE Business Incubator has its own fabrication lab within the science park premieres which help startups work on their own prototypes and design almost anything.


Aviation XLab

Aviation X Lab is a bold and ambitious partnership between global aviation giants: Emirates airline, Thales, Collins Aerospace, GE and Airbus. UAE telecom provider du is the Lab’s Digital Innovation Partner. Based in Area 2071 at the Emirates Towers, Aviation X Lab was founded in October 2017 with an MOU signed in the presence of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

With the support of Dubai Future Foundation, X Lab aims to reinvent and co-create the next era of human transportation through a sustained programme of funding and collaboration with global players across industries in the innovation ecosystem. Its vision is to impact one billion people through innovation.

Aviation X Lab works in cycles of 12 months with five key active phases: launching challenges; sourcing start-ups and corporates globally; validating concepts; conducting rapid feasibility; and sourcing funding. Through this journey, X Lab offers hand-on support, logistics, research, resources, peer feedback, mentorship, and close collaboration.


GovTech Innovation Lab

GovTech Innovation Lab is an Initiative of the Egyptian government providing a state-of-art acceleration program; introducing new pathways of business and government collaboration with the Egyptian citizen.


Ma'an Social Incubator

MSI is a social innovation program and one of the pillars of Ma’an that brings together individuals and organizations to enable them to create innovative solutions to social challenges. The Maan Social Incubator (MSI), will focus on encouraging social innovation and entrepreneurship in competitive incubation cycles, each lasting 6 months. In its 2019 inaugural cycle, MSI’s theme will focus on the social, recreational and economic integration of People of Determination (PoDs) to improve their overall well-being.


Dubai SME

Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for SME Development (Dubai SME) is a governmental organisation aimed at fostering the entrepreneurial spirit in the city of Dubai by creating a business enabling environment to facilitate the development of new businesses and stimulate entrepreneurial activities among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

It supports SMEs (start ups and high added value SME) in order to actively participate in the economic growth of Dubai. This support is done primarily through promoting entrepreneurship and providing a wide package of services that include consultation and guidance, licensing exemptions, financing, business relations development and incubation services.


INV District

INV District is built on 15 years of successfully operating a group of companies in the UAE market, and now expanding the scope to include supporting other SMEs to succeed.
In a world of unprecedented challenges and shifting trends comes INV District to be the guiding arm for Entrepreneurs & Investors alike.
We work with Entrepreneurs on bringing them the investment needed for their business, as well as working with them throughout their journey to acheive success.

We evaluate the business and if they acheive a high success rate we gaurantee for them an investment for their business, and if their success rate is low we guide them till they reach the level needed.


302 Labs

302labs is founded to solve problems by delivering technology solutions that help in daily activities to make life easier.

302 Labs is a community hub in Cairo for early-stage startups and freelancers


zVendo for eCommerce solutions

Established in 2014, Business Boomers offers retailers a suite of online services including online store and mobile applications management, shipping, payments, marketing, and customer engagement tools to simplify the process of running an online store for small and medium merchants.
The first company in Egypt to provide End-to-End E-commerce services, focusing on E-commerce solutions.
Leading market position cemented post launching its E-Commerce Platform in June 2019 (build- your-own-store).
Currently serving more than 100 corporate and retailer customers with a current leading position in the mid-size company segment E-Commerce SaaS solution providers.
Founders and senior management with extensive multi-national experience.
25 employees.


Dubai Startup Weekend

Startup Weekends are 54-hour events designed to provide superior experiential education for technical and non-technical entrepreneurs. Beginning with Thursday night pitches and continuing through brainstorming, business plan development, and basic prototype creation, Startup Weekends culminate in Saturday night demos and presentations.

Participants create working startups during the event and they collaborate with like-minded individuals outside of their daily networks. All teams hear talks by industry leaders and receive valuable feedback from local entrepreneurs. The weekend is centered around action, innovation, and education. Whether you are looking for feedback on an idea, a co-founder, specific skill sets, or a team to help you execute, Startup Weekends are the perfect environment in which to test your idea and take the first steps towards launching your own startup.

Terms of Participation Agreement: It is our job to provide you with an incredible networking and learning opportunity. Our intention is that you meet some amazing people with whom you might actually start a company with, build relationships with coaches, and learn from your peers.

The event is intended to be a collaborative forum for sharing, learning, building, and having fun. As such, by registering as a participant, you acknowledge that any ideas shared by you or anyone else over the course of the event are contributions to the overall experience and community. If you as a participant are worried about someone stealing your ideas, please reconsider your participation in the event itself or simply refrain from sharing specifics about your idea.

As a member of your startup community, you agree to be inclusive of any and all people and their ideas. You agree to act professionally, treat everyone with respect, and treat the event facilities with proper care. You agree that you are responsible for any accidents or damages that you cause. You also agree to not hold Startup Weekend, your local volunteer team, or any of the event supporters liable for any loss, damage, injury, or any other unforeseeable incident.

By Participating at the event, you grant Startup Weekend permission to capture photo/video of the event. You can find the exact legal terms on our FAQ Page but to summarize, we want to share your success with the world.

Refund Policy: No refunds will be granted within 7 days of the event if food and drink have already been ordered. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.


AI Venture Labs

We accelerate AI, cloud based startups to transform industries vertical-by-vertical, and we provide them with Industry Labs to build and grow.


Startupbootcamp Smart City Dubai

Startupbootcamp Smart City Dubai is an accelerator program supporting innovative companies in the IoT & Connectivity, Urban Automation & Mobility, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Open City Data, Sustainable Cities & Living, Smart Government, and Smart Retail industries.

Our intensive 3+3 month program provides 10 selected Smart City companies with hands-on mentorship from over 100 industry experts, office space in Dubai, seed funding, and access to a global network of investors and corporate partners from across the Smart City industry.

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority in collaboration with du, Dubai Chamber, Smart Dubai, Visa, Orange Business Services, and RIT New York have joined to fund the Dubai Smart City Consortium. These key partners provide expertise, exposure channels, APIs and unparalleled access to their deep Smart City network of industry professionals from around the world.


Leap

Proudly supported by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Saudi Arabia and Tahaluf.

Happening from 4-7 March 2024 at Riyadh Front Expo Centre, Saudi Arabia, #LEAP24 will be taking us on a LEAP into new worlds with some of the greatest minds in tech.


SANDBOX Program by Dtec

SANDBOX is a founder-focused startup program helping early-stage technology entrepreneurs grow their ventures. We’ve torn up the playbook. This landmark 12-month program hosted by Dtec puts founders at the core from day one.


UAEU SIP

The UAEU Science and Innovation Park (UAEU-SIP) was established in 2016 with the mission to build partnerships, setup an ecosystem for innovation, and offer programs using human-centric designed approaches to enable translating academic knowledge and scientific research into commercially viable applications to improve people’ lives.

The UAEU-SIP framework for innovation is set to attract and support innovation champions from the quadruple helix model. It provides an environment conducive to the commercialization of the University’s research outcomes. It uses efficient methodologies to support collaboration and transforming ideas into high impact products and services.

At the UAEU-SIP, we solve problems from the inner (DNA) to the outer (UNIVERSE) to improve peoples’ lives by focusing on Extending, Sustaining, Enhancing, Expanding Life.

The UAEU Expo 2020 Hub centrally located in the UAEU Science and Innovation Park has been innovatively designed to host a number of activities and activations to engage, inspire and excite both the internal and external community about UAEU’s participation at Expo 2020. Championing Expo’s theme of “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future” it is a place where collaboration, co-creation and sharing of knowledge is encouraged and celebrated.


RevUp

RevUp is a publicized, cross-industry entrepreneurial pitching event where business ideas have the potential to become a "unicorn" startup in the UAE through the help of a panel of investors and shall have media mileage for wider exposure to the market. RevUp will also allow small-time investors to take part in projects and push new innovations. RevUp helps active and would-be entrepreneurs shape their bright idea into a scalable business plan with its panel of specialists effectively cultivating the spirit of entrepreneurship in the region. RevUp aims to find the next big idea, and groom and polish active and potential entrepreneurs and their business plans with a team of specialists as well as media exposure for potential investment opportunities.


NilePreneurs

Nilepreneurs is a national initiative funded by Central Bank of Egypt, and implemented by Nile University to enhance the ecosystem for entrepreneurs in Egypt through its different programs.


Latitude Consultants Limited

Latitude Consultants is a venture capital firm operating in Dubai.


Scalo Technologies

Global tech venture company

We develop technologically advanced and industry-specific products across the areas of B2B, SaaS and AI.

We grow businesses of scale and help them to access international markets with a particular focus on Southeast Asian countries.

We drive our growth through organic development, as well as majority and minority investments.


Revival Lab

Revival Lab is a Technology Startup Lab where value is created by building and scaling startups.


Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival

This festival will bring together the best and brightest of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, the hustlers who stay awake every night to turn dreams into reality, so we can celebrate the power of entrepreneurship and inspire further innovation.

Over 60 startups showcasing their products and services to social, creative and technology industry leaders and experts. If you are selected to showcase, you will get your free branded booth, 2 Regular tickets, and access to Meet Your Mentor program, and you will be shortlisted to participate in the Pitch Competition.


From Zero To Hero

#FromZeroToHero

From Zero To Hero - Where no startup stands alone. We're a highly-curated community to help startups build businesses & make a meaningful impact.
Our mission is to give startups the power to create and grow their business, wherever they are.

#FromZeroToHero is a growth acceleration boutique for high impact B2B, early-stage startups, helping them to cross the 'death valley' and globalize applying a healthy growth model
#FromZeroToHero #ScaleToExit


SeedFuel - Rowad

Seed Fuel-Rowad is Bahrain’s pioneer funding program, providing startups at seed and early stages with coaching, mentoring, training, access to investors and networks, special startup services and perks, and up to BHD 25,000 in equity investment funding. Seed Fuel-Rowad is part of the Global Accelerator Network (GAN).

Seed Fuel – Rowad welcomes startups with an innovative and/or unique technology solution that has a full-time team, a validated business idea and minimum viable product (MVP) that ensures scalability, sustainability, and growth.
Seed Fuel-Rowad is involved in helping innovative startups reach their full potential. Our investment in your business is more than just financial. When we commit to working with a startup, we become partners and lend our full support behind their efforts to move the company forward.
Being part of Seed Fuel-Rowad gives you access to the entire GAN Launch platform which includes a network for exchanges, further investment, and support tools such as perks.


Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu

The Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu was established on 21 September 1975, as an autonomous organization of the Saudi Arabian Government. The Commission is governed by a Board of Directors and its Chairman reports to the Council of Ministers.


1st Middle East Conference on Business Angel Inves

This two-day training & networking conference will bring together individual business angels, angel networks, groups and funds from across the Middle East and North Africa. It will feature workshops, masterclasses and high-level panel discussions with local, regional and international speakers and offer the unique opportunity to jointly discuss topics and issues relevant to angel investors in the region and beyond.

Date: 1st & 2nd of November
Location: ELGouna, Egypt


Impactique

Impactique creates programs, events, and communities to foster impact innovation. We are leading the SheImpacts program to support female impact entrepreneurs and positively contribute to MENA economies and societies.

Our programs aim to support successful impact startups to grow.


Flat6Labs Abu Dhabi

Flat6Labs Abu Dhabi is a global hub for digital innovation that will support a generation of entrepreneurs from the UAE and abroad to launch digital businesses in Abu Dhabi and scale to regional and global markets. Supported by twofour54, Flat6Labs Abu Dhabi will support startups at idea, early, and


DANA Venture Builder

DANA is an Abu Dhabi based venture builder and investment platform for women-led startups from the MENA region in sectors of agritech, foodtech, water solutions, waste management, and renewable energy through regional collaboration, POC and feasibility testing, design partnerships, innovation mentorship, impact community, and investment.


Step Conference 2018

STEP started out as a series of workshops and small gatherings and over 5 years, has grown to become the largest tech experiential festival in the Middle East. With 4 conferences, more than 250 startups showcasing, and 6000+ attendees over two days, STEP 2018 will bring you the latest in tech and digital.


Microsoft Reactor Abu Dhabi

Join a community of developers and startups at the Microsoft Reactor Abu Dhabi and connect with people, skills, and technology to enhance your career or personal learning. Take advantage of free, in-person presentations, workshops, and local meetup events to engage with industry experts and a local tech community who shares your interests. Learn more:

https://www.meetup.com/Microsoft-Reactor-Abu-Dhabi


Shark Tank Dubai

Shark Tank, the critically acclaimed and multi-Emmy® Award-winning reality show that has reinvigorated entrepreneurship in UAE. The Sharks – tough, self-made, multi-millionaire and billionaire tycoons – continue their search to invest in the best businesses and products. The Sharks will once again give people from all walks of life the chance to chase their dream and potentially secure business deals that could make them millionaires.


ArabNet Kuwait 2016

On October 4th and 5th, during ArabNet Kuwait; 6 hardworking entrepreneurs took the stage at the Startup Demo and presented their innovative products and services in front of a panel of renowned judges and a crowd of digital professionals. Then, 4 aspiring entrepreneurs with creative business ideas

Startup Demo Winners
              1st Place: Meddy
              - Developed by Abdulla AlKhenji (Qatar), Meddy helps people find best doctors based on patient reviews and credentials.


Badir Technology Incubator in Riyadh

BADIR is a Technology Incubator Program launched by King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) in 2007. Badir is a national program aimed at accelerating the growth of emerging technology based businesses in Saudi Arabia.


Badiri Academy

Badiri Education and Development Academy aims to boost, reward and showcase the spirit of female entrepreneurs, and enhance their theoretical and professional acumen.

The Academy fulfils these objectives by offering aspiring and established entrepreneurs a platform to share experiences and develop their skills to enable them realise their full potential.

The Academy provides access to knowledge, capacity building and skills development through delivering a range of programmes and initiatives, including workshops, entrepreneurship and soft skills training, online e-learning platforms, digital resources as well as incubation pods.


Nafisa Shams Incubator

A business incubator to enhance women’s day-to-day participation in economic development. The initiative was launched to embrace the dreams and skills of female entrepreneurs and to provide them with the care and support required for a successful and specialised entrepreneurship that fosters a culture of empowerment.


CH9 is a business accelerator that is passionate about helping innovative enterprises grow & prosper through knowledge and access to local and regional markets. We engage with entrepreneurs, developing their vision, knowledge and leadership skills through collective expertise and solid investment backup to build confidence and accelerate growth of enterprises.


Sharek Telecom & IT Redefined

We Are Committed For Exceeding Customer Satisfaction

Sharek( Technical Business Company) is based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Sharek has a vision to bring business technology solutions that are globally successful to the region and customize them for the local market.

Sharek provides the infrastructure and applications that allow the maximum interactivity between the service, content providers and the end-user. We have the technical expertise, teams of specialists, the experience, proper infrastructure, the right balance of onsite and off-shore team to support our operations. Sharek has several global business technology partners to support them with the required expertise needed to deliver enterprise solutions to the local market.


GlassQube Coworking

Co-working space in Abu Dhabi.

A sprawling 20,000 square foot Coworking & Private facility includes a 2,000 square foot coffee bar lounge, a billiards & arcade room.
Let GQC help you grow your business & your dreams.


Tech Champions (MCIT)

Tech Champions is a program developed by   that aims at innovative entrepreneurs and provide them with the right tools, support them in every aspect, technically, managerially, and financially.

Tech champions provides development programs for entrepreneurs given by our unique partners from the private sector and semi governmental sector.


Kira Studio

Fuelling and empowering startups, early-stage ventures, and growth-focused companies with disruptive business ideas.


Flat6Labs Jeddah

Flat6Labs Jeddah fosters and invests in bright and passionate Saudi entrepreneurs with cutting-edge ideas. Launched in 2013, Flat6Labs Jeddah assists and encourages entrepreneurs throughout the critical first steps of development. The target for the accelerator program is to graduate 15 successful and scalable startup businesses each year.


Qatar Fintech Hub

QFTH brings together talented entrepreneurs, investors and enablers to develop disruptive technologies so that great visions become reality.


The Knowledge Hub Universities

The Knowledge Hub Universities is a multidisciplinary educational hub hosting branches of world-class universities, each to participate with undergraduate courses in their areas of strength, providing an intellectually stimulating, enriching, and credible educational experience.


Ecocoast

Ecocoast exists to develop pioneering solutions for a better marine environment.  We are the largest manufacturer of marine protection barriers in the world.  Our core purpose is to pioneer.  Everything we do is either the first to market or an evolution of an existing idea.

To achieve our mission of solving the world’s most pressing marine problems, we have launched our innovation lab, Ecolabs.  Through Ecolabs, we were the only company in the world to successfully design and manufacture the screen for The Ocean Cleanup project that will be launched in San Fransisco in September 2018, and we recently launched WasteShark, the first zero-carbon waste and data collection vehicle for urban waters.

Ecolabs takes a collaborative approach to solving the world’s most pressing marine problems.  To achieve our mission and have real impact, Ecolabs is driven by the ethos that no one company or one innovation can be responsible. It is a multifaceted and holistic approach where collaboration is key.  Through Ecolabs, Ecocoast collaborates with its clients, strategic partners, start-ups and SMEs to develop game-changing products and solutions.

As part of Ecolabs, EcoVentures and EcoAccelerator, support entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMEs to bring their ideas and products to market. Both programs are focused on entrepreneurs, start-ups or SMEs who have products or solutions to solve the world’s most pressing marine problems, but may lack the technical expertise, engineering skills, manufacturing capability or business acumen to bring their solutions to market or to scale-up.  EcoVentures and EcoAccelerator help bridge that gap – whether it be with funding, mentoring, coaching or a specific capability.

Through this approach, Ecolabs will contribute to not just to achieving Ecocoast’s mission of solving the world’s most pressing marine problems, but to contributing to ecosystem sustainability – meaning, a pioneering marine industry.


GELLIFY Middle East

GELLIFY is an innovation platform that connects high-tech B2B startups with Organizations to innovate their processes, products, and business models, through investments.
GELLIFY comprises three business units:
(1) GELLIFY for Startups, which provides comprehensive services beyond mentorship and services that are typical of incubators, through its unique ‘Gellification’ program;
(2) GELLIFY for Companies, which provides open innovation services used to design and implement digital transformation for small businesses and large corporations;
(3) GELLIFY for Investors, which provides investment advisory and the management of a GELLIFY Investment Fund on selected innovative B2B Tech Start-ups.

Headquartered in Italy with offices in Spain and UAE, the company’s success banks on its unique model which infuses businesses with the latest technologies from B2B startups and GELLIFY capabilities.

GELLIFY has also built a B2B Innovation Community, called “EXPLORE”, whose aim is to connect entrepreneurs, innovators and professionals through B2B events and Phygital experiences.

GELLIFY Middle East aims to build a portfolio of B2B High-Tech startups to invest in, focusing namely on industries such as Artificial Intelligence, Industrial IoT & Industry 4.0, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, etc.
GELLIFY will aim to diversify its portfolio to have around 10% in Early Stage (Air phase as per GELLIFY nomenclature), 30% in Series A (Liquid Stage)  and 60% in Series B stages (Solid Stages).

GELLIFY invested around 20M$ in Europe in the last 2 years to build a European portfolio of 25 startups.
GELLIFY Middle East aims to replicate the same performance in ME in the upcoming two years


Founder to Founder, Mentoring Network For MENA. 1trepreneur is a Dubai-based community of  MENA tech startup founders who help each other succeed.

At 1trepreneur, we understand the challenges of starting and growing a business in the MENA region. That’s why we created a space for founders to come together, share experiences, and learn from each other. By joining our community, you’ll have access to a network of mentors, investors, and fellow founders who can offer guidance and support.


KAUST

KAUST is a graduate research university of science and technology renowned by global benchmarks


Mompreneurs Middle East

Mompreneurs Middle East is a B2B platform in the Middle East supporting female entrepreneurs to promote and grow their business in the region.

Mompreneurs Middle East is a B2B platform in the Middle East supporting female entrepreneurs to promote and grow their business.

The website and events provide a platform for female entrepreneurs to connect with each other, share expertise, advice, and recommendations and contacts.

It is a one-stop information portal where members can access information regarding various events and exhibitions taking place in the region or find suppliers and partners in various fields.


Endeavor - Egypt

Endeavor is leading the global movement to catalyze long-term economic growth by Selecting, Mentoring, and Accelerating the best High-Impact Entrepreneurs around the world.


The Collective Hub - Yateem Centre

The First and Largest Community Based Co-working Space For Investors, Startups & Creatives In Bahrain with three branches across Bahrain, we are conveniently located in Adliya, Yateem Center, and Bahrain Bay. Powered By Tenmou


in5 is a business incubator created to address the practical needs of a growing community of creative professionals and entrepreneurs across the Tech, Design and Media industries. Focusing on businesses, professionals and enthusiasts at various stages of their journeys, in5’s mission is to support, harness and encourage talent to develop their ideas and projects by providing a platform where they can exchange ideas, collaborate and take concepts to the next level of growth.

in5 operates in three key sectors:
in5 Tech
in5 Design
in5 Media


Scale2Dubai is District 2020’s global entrepreneurship programme. The programme offers startups and small businesses, with a proven track record in their countries, an opportunity to scale to Dubai. Applicants should also align to District 2020’s key industries and technologies:

Industries
- Smart mobility
- Smart logistics
- Smart cities
- Digital healthcare

Technologies
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Blockchain
- Artificial Intelligence
- Big Data

The programme provides a soft landing for entrepreneurs and businesses to set up in District 2020’s ecosystem and an opportunity to benefit from being part of a world-class innovation hub.

District 2020 will play an active role in facilitating connections between the programme participants, Fortune 500 companies, accelerator programmes and funding opportunities.


Sanabil 500 MENA Seed Accelerator Fund

Sanabil 500 MENA Seed Accelerator Fund is an accelerator program launched by 500 Startups and Sanabil Investments.
The accelerator will consist of six programs run by 500 Startups over a period of three years for a select group of Pre-Seed and Seed-stage startups from across the MENA region. Startups participating in the program are expected to receive a $100K investment from the Sanabil 500 MENA Seed Accelerator Fund - a 500 Startups fund.
The fund will be led by Amal Dokhan who is joining as a Partner and 500 Startups Managing Partner Bedy Yang.


Forbes ME 50 UAE Startups to Watch

Forbes Middle East is a licensed edition of Forbes Media, a global media company with a focus on news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles in the Middle East. Last year, FORBES MIDDLE EAST launched its first ever list of promising U.A.E. startups, amid a burgeoning entrepreneurial scene. This list includes the 50 UAE Startups to watch in 2016.


Supernova Challenge

The Supernova Challenge is the biggest pitch competition in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, and your opportunity to become the next unicorn!

This year $200,000 in cash prizes was up for grabs, the Supernova Challenge is an anticipated pitch competition for entrepreneurs willing to display groundbreaking innovations and highlight their value in front of the world.


Qurious Labs

A venture studio aimed at powering founders in the Middle East and Africa to build the future together.


Krypto Labs

Krypto Labs is a leading innovation enabler that aims to nurture a sustainable UAE startup ecosystem through tailor-designed programs. Krypto Labs has created a successful innovation platform of programs aimed at capacity building, IP commercialization, business incubation and acceleration for startups, seed funding, entrepreneurship-focused training, corporate innovation, and ecosystem development targeted at government entities.

The Krypto Labs incubation and acceleration programs are carefully designed to support early-stage and established startups with vital assistance, including mentorship, funding, networking, and other support services to allow innovators to concentrate on their core competencies. Krypto Labs has a portfolio of +40 global startups with a focus on drone technology, space sciences and EdTech.
Krypto Labs is a strategic partner with Silicon Valley-based 500 Startups, which is among the world’s most active seed investors with over 2,000 startups.

Krypto Labs is headquartered in the rapidly growing clean-tech Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.


Academy of Scientific Research & Technology

ASRT serve as Egypt’s national house of expertise, and national think tank in the field of Science, Technology and Innovation, concerned with STI strategic planning, preparing technological road maps and future studies, recognize excellence in science, benchmarking of research institutions, and help in raising scientific awareness. ASRT Provides consultations to the government and decision-makers on issues related to science and technology in Egypt and around the world. The main public supporter of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, IPR, Technological Incubators and Technology transfer.


Mauna Entrepreneurs Support

Like all great things, we started small.  Yet with our commitment to providing high quality services and building long-term relationships, we have delivered success and well being to countless customers over the years.  As members of Mauna Group, we:

Improve the communities we serve by collaborating with them

Attract and retain business by exceeding expectations

Seek out opportunities to innovate in every aspect of our business

Strive for superior business efficiency


Unbox Inc.

UNBOX is more than a shared workspace, it is a community that has been curated to allow your business to grow with support in both infrastructure and expertise. UNBOX offers the community a suite of in-house services that covers all business essentials from legal work and accounting to PRO and HR, so entrepreneurs can focus on what matters, getting their ideas UNBOXed.


Qatar SportsTech

Qatar Sportstech is the leading global startup accelerator and incubator. QST searches for the most promising sportstech companies across the globe and helps them disrupt this vibrant market by facilitating partnerships between the most promising sportstech startups and leading brands and organizations. QST is home to a myriad of alumni, whose innovations aim to enhance the experience for: Athletes & Teams, Fans & Viewers, Mega Sports Events and E-Sports.

QST recruits startups with innovation that supports Qatar’s commitment to becoming the leading global sports hub. The startups’ products need to contribute to one of the following:
- The Athlete & Team: innovations that improve the sport;
- The Fan: innovations that improve fan engagement and experience, both in-stadium and through digital media;
- The World Cup: innovations that will create a personalized and memorable experience for the World Cup, including operations and the in-stadium experience.
Startups who participate receive a total of $150K in investments; $40K in cash and $110K in-kind investment.


Challenge 22

Challenge 22, an innovation award launched in 2015 by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), promotes a culture of innovation in the Middle East and attracts entrepreneurs, scientists and pioneers from across the Arab world


NxGen Capital

NxGen provides utility to companies, investors and DAOs to build the third generation of the internet.

Early-stage Web3 startups.


Bahrain Development Bank (BDB)

Bahrain Development Bank commenced its operations in 1992 as a specialist Bank, BDB activities are focused on financing and development of small and medium businesses in addition to encouraging & supporting the entrepreneurship activities in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Working in-line with Bahrain Economic Vision 2030, BDB adopts a dynamic and effective strategy for stimulating entrepreneurial activity in implementing its plans for financing & advising small and medium businesses.

This strategy is in line with the Bank’s mission of being an active participant in national strategy by supporting this sector of the economy. BDB’s role in this context is especially significant given the growing size and contribution of this important segment to domestic economic activity.

SMEs are garnering special status and attention worldwide due to their comparative advantage relative to larger enterprises and projects.
Hence, facilitating SME's development has positive impact on the development of the economy.


GITEX FUTURE STARS 2017

Between 8-12 October this year, GITEX Global Startup Movement is returning to Dubai. This is the startup event to end all events and its based right here in Dubai in the heart of the region’s startup community. As partners of the event, we’ve spoken to the organizers about what is coming up and whilst we can’t reveal all the details we can tell you that this is an event not to be missed.

What we can tell you is that headliners on the Raise, Scale and Disrupt DXB Main Stage will be Patrick Grove, Founder of IFLIX and Toby Shopshank Entrepreneur & VC  and that this year they are launching more categories in the pitch competition – in total 16 categories and $180k up for grabs with zero upfront equity. It’s going to be a massive event this year, it’s not to be missed. More info coming soon!


Al Madinah Al Munawarah National Society for Commu


The Space

The Space is a co-working hub that serves the start-ups and entrepreneurs through providing them with a place to work in, a community to interact with, and access to funding, mentorship, and various tools that would help them test and improve their business model. The business model of The Space is based on renting out Spaces for the startups, and doing events and providing services with fees, as well as potentially getting sweat equity


Falak Startups

Our ambition is to find and empower talented and ambitious early-stage startup founders, in order to help them thrive in the region’s rapidly changing entrepreneurship landscape. Our sector-agnostic program focuses on honing startups’ product-market fit, finetuning their business, operating and revenue models, growing their customer base and raising follow-on investments.

We aim to arm entrepreneurs with the necessary tools, resources, and contacts to develop their strategies and expand their businesses. We do this through our renowned 6 month acceleration program which includes funding, networking, mentorship, trainings, and a wide variety of perks and benefits. Each cycle culminates in a Demo Day, where founders present to potential investors, policy makers, stakeholders, and partners. Our support does not end on Demo Day, though, as we continue to support our portfolio companies throughout their journey.

Falak’s new investment size Up to 1,000,000 EGP is unrivaled - and it’s the leverage you will need to gain momentum and accelerate your growth, while we work together on securing follow-on investments from venture capital firms, angels, and even corporates.

Although Falak is sector agnostic, and focuses on tech-enabled and scalable startups, we have two additional focused tracks that specialize on Financial Technology and Clean Technology.

Our accelerated startups reside in our state of the art, 700m2 office, in the heart of Downtown Cairo, fully equipped with all their office space needs during the program.

Falak implements a new model of startup funding. Our program offers funding from EGP 100,000-500,000 for teams to turn their business ideas into a reality with 4-8\\% equity stake in return. We support up to 30 companies per cycle in our accelerator program, as we offer a wide range of business, legal, technical and entrepreneurial support.


The Sophia Collective

Launched in March 2023, The Sophia Collective is a community-based initiative for women entrepreneurs. Our purpose is to inspire and equip women to embrace their worth and reach their full potential. Our goal is to create a safe space for women to express themselves, allowing them to share their knowledge and provide them with a holistic support system to grow and develop new skills.


The Bahrain Business Incubator Centre (BBIC) is an organization dedicated to supporting entrepreneurial businesses in Bahrain by providing physical premises as well as advisory and administrative services. BIBC aspires to promote entrepreneurial culture in Bahrain to enhance the socio-economic prosperity of the Kingdom.

BBIC was established in 2003 as the first mixed-use incubation center in the GCC. Since its establishment, the Center has been supporting the growth and sustainability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Bahrain, through providing governmentally approved physical spaces for business to set and grow, and by tailoring facilities and services that are designed to increase the success rates.


Biz Hub

Providing a support network for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs

The BizHub is a co-working space designed to facilitate the creation of sustainable impact through collaboration. They believe in the power of innovation through collaboration.


Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University

The learner-centered environment at the university is reflected in the support offered to learners with automated pre-enrolment and admissions support, e-virtual communities and learners’ clubs, and additional learning resources such as the Library, e-Career, and Placement Services, using the latest in ICT technologies to communicate with learners across the globe.


Area 2071

Area 2071 is the movement towards the future. It is where the brightest minds and most innovative companies along with government come together to solve the world’s greatest questions.
Area 2071 will host creative individuals and youth, dynamic start-ups, government accelerators, corporate X-Labs and innovation units, accelerators, venture capitalists, designers and research & development centers.

Driven by a challenge program that seeks to disrupt industries sponsored by corporations and government, they will come together to find radical solutions that advance humanity, aided by the latest technology.


Uniconcept

Uni Concept for Business Solutions is a company established with a Bahraini identity and a national cadres and foreign expertise.
The policy of the company implies a general strategy that includes clear vision and goal. Also achieving success through the integrated work firm system, in order to provide our customers either they are investors , establishments or government entities regular special services.

Uni concept allow those who own a startup, small or medium projects to identify their potentials and abilities to establish and manage their projects and to discover their own inherent creative abilities. Also to transform their ideas into an outstanding, productive, service projects by joining the incubator or the accelerator during the economic growth period of the project which might be three years for the incubator and open duration for the programs of the business accelerators.
In short, Uni concept seeks through a package of innovative ideas and programs that emerge relatively out of the usual environment in order to support entrepreneurs, project owners and new companies with all possible means of financial and moral support that allow them to enter market safely and regularly having whatever it take for them to achieve their basic success which result indirectly a national income and achieving company investment goals.


Hamdan Innovation Incubator

Hamdan Innovation Incubator is Established by Dubai SME . At HI2, our vision is to empower Dubai as the entrepreneurial capital of the region. We help entrepreneurs start a business in any sector with strategy, establishment and tangible growth.
HI2 has evolved to support the talent , students, entrepreneurs, startups & Inventors to transform their ideas into commercial successes business .

HI2 work closely with Mohamed Bin Rashed Fund ( The Fund ) to enable entrepreneurs access to fund.
Mohammed Bin Rashid Fund for SME aims to finance innovative pilot projects – both small and medium enterprises - for Emirati investors through dedicated efforts and devoted focus on studying the project and providing appropriate potentials for start-up and expansion


Startups House

We are a Saudi Arabia based incubator and accelerator formed by entrepreneurs. We intend to make Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) a key driver of the Saudi economic development and enabler in achieving the Saudi vision 2030 and beyond. We Develop, enable, and advocate SMEs to thrive. In line with Vision 2030’s aspirations for early stage companies and high entrepreneurial potential of Saudi Arabia, SH understands the need to provide entrepreneurs with a set of co-located specialized value-add services.

We are a co-working space, an incubator, and an accelerator offering support services, training facilities, and access to entrepreneurial events, mentors, funding institutions, corporate partners, in addition to other relevant support services for entrepreneurs. Based on SH research and analysis, there are several entrepreneurial issues within the national ecosystem, including but not limited to: social perception, lack of business sense, and lack of technical expertise. These factors may seem with minimal effect, however, in a nonlinear ecosystem the butterfly effect is obvious.

Team Experience

Startups House (SH) assembled a capable and experienced team in the complementing fields of finance, marketing, management and legal support to respond to these challenges. This will empower entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into realistic, scalable, and sustainable businesses through continuous in-house mentorship. The access to the crucial fields for entrepreneurs will ensure that their business will have all the necessary foundation to withstand unforeseeable challenges.


Seedspace Cairo

Seedspace Cairo is an urban oasis in the middle of the hustle and bustle and a home to those who think big and better together. Situated in the Maadi neighbourhood, you’re never more than a short walk away from shops, public transportation and restaurants.

This program has been developed to boost tech startups looking to get ready for fundraising. It will provide you access to a data-driven series of training, mentoring sessions from experts and investors as well as curated insights, all powered by an Artificial Intelligence. When the time comes, you will be connected to Seedstars Investments team and thousands of co-investors in our network, ready to rock!


i360 Accelerator

Innovation 360 looks to develop an innovation ecosystem for every client and demonstrates this principle through our own incubator for entrepreneurs, The Cribb. This program offers affordable workspaces with access to wrap-around services including legal and financial counsel, a media lab and a software development lab.


The SIEED QU

The Office of Strategic Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (SIEED) has been established in the QU President Office to initiate, manage, and coordinate developments of the President Office enabling strategies and cross-sectors initiatives (such as entrepreneurship and innovation strategy, and digital transformation strategy) in the context of QU Transformation Strategy 2018-2022 and Qatar National Vision 2030. The SIEED Office ultimately supports University wide and cross sectors aligned and integrated implementations of core drivers of socio-economic developments of 21st century knowledge based economies such as digital, innovation, and entrepreneurial initiatives, positioning QU as a catalyst for socio-economic development of Qatar, and hence contributing to realizing the University vision.


Fintech Saudi

Fintech Saudi is a catalyst for the development of the financial services technology (fintech) industry in Saudi Arabia. Fintech Saudi aims to transform the Kingdom into an innovative fintech hub with a thriving ecosystem driven by local and international stakeholders.


Over the last 16 years, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has created a diversified and advanced ecosystem like no other in the MEASA region. It’s big, diverse and built on credibility – the 25,600-strong workforce from across more than 2,400 companies is proof of that. It also happens to be one of the world’s most forward-thinking financial hubs.

The Centre has focused its efforts on laying the building blocks of an enabling FinTech and start-up enabling environment by launching the first regional financial technology accelerator, introducing tailored and competitively priced licensing regimes, providing fit-for-purpose regulation and offering a collaborative workspace.


IBTIKARI Incubator Program (An Initiative of Khali

Ibtikari, a six-month incubator for MENA entrepreneurs, aimed at helping technology startups advance their businesses in the region.

Ibtikari 2.0 is the second in the series of the Ibtikari Program organized by the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development. Ibitkari is a tailored program to help cultivate entrepreneurial culture among UAE Nationals and encourage innovation around a specific theme.


Startuphub Digital

An integrated destination for tomorrow’s content makers, youth 2030. To motivate and enable them to create positive, solid, and entertaining content in various fields that will enrich the Saudi content offerings, discover talents and unlock the maximum potential of our youth creatives and craftsmen, and provide them with more job opportunities that suit their skills and aspirations for a future they contribute to building.


Black Hat MEA

Black Hat, the undisputed heavyweight in cybersecurity events and infosec training for over two decades globally, now launches Black Hat MEA to engage a region all set for growth and success in ICT security. In 2021, its previous avatar @Hack achieved several remarkable milestones, including 127% more attendees than the original target; a CTF competition with over 300 teams vying for a prize fund of SAR 1 million; and 182 international solution providers across the infosec spectrum. In 2022 and beyond, expect a bigger boost in opportunities across expert training, technical workshops and strategic business. It will be positively unmissable.


Founder Institute UAE

The Founder Institute is the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator. Since 2009, we have helped over 5,000+ entrepreneurs get the focus and support needed to build a business that matters. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 90 countries, the Founder Institute's mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.

Many of the world’s fastest-growing startups have used FI to raise funding, building a co-founding team, get into seed-accelerators, generate traction, recruit a team, and more.

Since 2009, our proven methodology has helped over 5,000 companies across 6 continents build businesses that matter.

Critical Support Network - Join an Equity Collective of helpful startup mentors and founders that are invested in your success.

Structured Methodology - Know what to work on, and when, with our proven business-building sprints and structured approach.

Challenging Process - Less than 35% of Founders make it through the program because we challenge you every step of the way.

Lifetime of Support - Get access to a lifetime of support programs and partners that far exceeds any comparable program.

Global Network - Build a company with impact by leveraging the world's largest network of startup founders and mentors.

Imp Links
FI FAQ | https://fi.co/faq
FI Equity Collective | https://fi.co/liquidity


WISE Accelerator

The WISE Accelerator supports innovative initiatives developing solutions in education technology with high potential for scalability and positive impact.

Each year, the selected initiatives join the one-year program, during which they benefit from tailor-made support to address challenges that hinder their growth and scaling up process. In addition, the WISE Accelerator assists the selected initiatives to connect with an international network of education stakeholders and create opportunities to share knowledge and find support among potential partners, donors and investors during international events organized by WISE. Finally, the selected initiatives will be matched with mentors who are experts in education, education technology and leaders in their field. Mentors will support the selected initiatives with advice, guidance and connections to different education and business stakeholders.

The WISE Accelerator has supported 24 ventures from 15 countries. They have over 14 million beneficiaries in over 130 countries. They were able to raise over $28 million in investments/donations since selected by the WISE Accelerator.

The WISE Accelerator supports innovative edtech initiatives that have a high potential for scalability and positive impact in education.

Initiatives addressing education challenges through the use and/or design of technology in all sectors and regions are welcome to apply. Initiatives in this particular field may cover a wide range of activities. From the conception of apps and digital games to the creation of online platforms or the design of new curricula and pedagogies integrating technology.

All for profit and non-profit edtech initiatives that are using or linking technology to their DNA are invited to apply.


ProSky Incubator

Pro Sky Business Center W L L


enpact Egypt

enpact is a Berlin-headquartered non-profit organisation empowering entrepreneurship, ecosystems and international cooperation.

enpact is one of the world leaders in the cultivation of startup ecosystems as a means to promote international cooperation and development. Through a variety of products and services, enpact supports founders and startups in Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. The goal is to create a global network of startup ecosystems that facilitates the exchange of ideas, solutions and support.

At present, enpact’s network consists of 1100+ startups, 300+ mentors, 60+ experts and 70+ support organisations in 20+ countries. 5000+ jobs have been created as a direct result of enpact’s work with startups.

enpact empowers the Egyptian entrepreneurial ecosystem through several projects, aimed at mentoring & guiding founders, bolstering the infrastructure for startup growth, and building a strong community of experts and enthusiasts. Our projects in Egypt include:

Startup Haus Cairo: A startup space in the heart of Downtown Cairo, supported by Drosos Foundation. We are a startup space in the heart of downtown, offering a one-stop shop for supporting entrepreneurs that includes providing the work space, amenities, community and network for startups to develop and grow.

Founders' Support 2019: Founders' support is an #entrepreneurialsupport program by enpact to provide financial support and mentoring for entrepreneurs in their first year of business, allowing founders to dedicate their full time and energy on their business venture. In 2019, enpact partnered with GIZ Egypt to host the very first round of Founders' Support in Cairo, with ten participating startups across diverse sectors including design, furniture, sports, training, recruitment, telecommunications, sustainable production, e-commerce and healthcare.

Travel Tech For Good Accelerator Program: Travel Tech 4 Good (TT4G) Accelerator, powered by TUI Care Foundation and enpact e.V., and supported by UNWTO, was a 3-month coaching for entrepreneurs, during which local and international mentors help them innovate their business models, research potential investors and clients, and bring their business pitches to the next level.

Ecosystem support conferences: Throughout 2019, we held three conferences for growing the ecosystem in Egypt and creating a channel for open dialogue to address some of its key challenges. The first conference focused on mapping out the entrepreneurial ecosystem and its key players, the second conference focused on the challenges and potentials of tech talents across the country, and the third conference tackled the various applications for emerging tech.

SFI Egypt: The Startup Friendliness Index (SFI) analyses the potential for cities to advance entrepreneurship by measuring six key features (domains) of the startup ecosystem: Human Capital, access to Finance, the liveliness of the Startup Scene, Infrastructure quality, Macro framework, and Market conditions. Together, these six domains interact to form an urban environment that can champion or hinder entrepreneurship. SFI Egypt analyzes the startup friendliness of seven cities across the country.


ArabNet Startup Championship

The Startup Battle competition aims to showcase the best of regional startups to an enthusiastic crowd of investors, incubators, media and digital professionals, as well as connect entrepreneurs with the digital world. Submit your startup to the Startup Battle competition for a chance to pitch on stage at your local ArabNet!

ArabNet '17-'18 competition dates:

Kuwait, Oct 17-18 (Application closed)
Riyadh, Dec 11-13
Beirut, Feb 20-22, 2018
Digital Summit, (Dubai), Apr 30 - May 1, 2018


Namaa Almunawara

Namaa AlMunawara exists to enable sustainable socio-economic development in Al Madinah AlMunawara region by driving the collaborative efforts of entrepreneurial ecosystem stakeholders in executing an array of integrated, impactful programs with speed and rigor.


Afkar

Afkar.me is an initiative by Intigral, MENA’s leading digital hub. Afkar.me will support the growth of the region’s digital sector by sourcing, incubating and developing innovative business ideas from startups and entrepreneurs both in the region, and globally.


Egypreneur

Started in 2008, Egypreneur is the network of Egyptian entrepreneurs that empowers Entrepreneurs to start and grow their business.

Acting as a platform for the entrepreneurial ecosystem, Egypreneur provides the resources, services, and support models to drive your success.


JuiceLabs

JuiceLabs is a tech startup accelerator in Cairo, Egypt. A tech investment company with an acceleration program for post-seed startups in web/mobile industries. Their investment is both cash & services.

They designed a comprehensive 6 month technical and business program, tailor-made for each team. They hand-pick a couple of teams per cycle to ensure they get our full attention. They host them at our cool space in Cairo and work on getting them up and running, ready to compete on a global stage and connect them with the necessary opportunities and funds to become sustainable.


Hikmah Ip Accelerator (by KAUST)

Hikma is the Arabic term for “wisdom,” alluding to the vision for KAUST as a modern-day “House of Wisdom.” The Hikma IP-Based Startup Accelerator was formed to help identify, develop and speed the formation of intellectual-property-based startups—and thereby grow the Kingdom’s knowledge economy.

Hikma is a six-month process that begins with a three-day series of mentor-led workshops. It is designed to provide a structured development process for startup activities that are focused on intellectual property, and ultimately support new businesses based on university technologies.


Adliya

We are an industry-recognized firm/player in the field of consultations, feasibility studies, financial reports, medical and management consultations in all fields. Our proven processes and services guarantee a state-of-the-art Authorized Representative Registration (Fast Track), Medical Device Registration, Bio-Medical Consultancy, Medical Facility Registration, CME/CPD Training Registration, NHRA Accreditation, and Company Formation solutions.


Vibes

At Vibes, we don't just work; we live the experience. Building on Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, Vibes was born with a mission to change people's perception about "The Workspace". Today the entrepreneur success equation is more about learning, connecting, and collaborating. Entrepreneurs are thirsty for a creative atmosphere, a productive environment and more than just a desk.
We thrive to help our members be inspired, enabled, and sustained by creating an innovative workspace. We ultimately believe entrepreneurs are looking for the right Vibe.

Our community activities calendar is made with special care to fuel your mind with inspiration and knowledge that helps you and your team excel to the next level.

Our community team is establishing relationships with vendors who can provide relevant services to our members at a discounted price.

Our community team is establishing relationships with vendors who can provide relevant services to our members at a discounted price.

Members who are signed up with one of our subscription plans will gain access to our well-furnished conference rooms with many perks and services to fulfill your needs.


AUC Vlab

The AUC Venture lab is the leading university-based startup accelerator/incubator in Africa and the MENA region, with the aim of commercializing innovations that contribute to Egypt’s competitiveness and economic growth.

The lab enables startups to capitalize on AUC’s intellectual capital, world-class facilities and research capacities. It connects innovative startups with AUC’s network that includes alumni, faculty, mentors and investors. Through this, it fosters a thriving ecosystem of innovation, education and responsible business.


dlabs

dlabs is a platform with the mission to become the region's quintessential engine for ideating & incubating game-changing platforms in education, wellness & venture capital.


The Hive Bahrain

The Hive Bahrain is a technology hub which focuses on research and development of engineering and software solutions. The Hive Bahrain is also an open-workspace, as offering access to tools and resources is a part of its mission to contribute towards the growth of the Bahraini community.

The Hive Bahrain vision to empower people through great technology solutions. Our mission is to provide unique and innovative products and services, and to contribute towards the growth of our community.


RegLab

ADGM is proud to present the first RegLab in the region! This tailored regulatory regime for FinTech participants is designed to foster innovation within the UAE financial services market for both new market entrants and existing financial institutions. Taking into account the unique business model and risks of the Fintech participant and customising the test boundaries and regulatory requirements accordingly, the RegLab allows the participant to develop and test its FinTech proposition in a safe environment while not putting undue regulatory burden on the participant.

WHO IS IT FOR?
The ADGM Reglab is for all participants active in the FinTech space, from start-ups to existing, regulated companies. To qualify, FinTech participants must be able to demonstrate an innovative technological solution that is at the stage of development ready for testing. The solution should also contribute to the development of the financial sector in UAE. In particular, it should:

• Promote growth, efficiency or competition
• Promote risk management and better regulatory outcomes
• Improve consumer choices


Alwane

Alwane Center for Small and Medium Enterprises Development We provide a supportive and business friendly environment for Startups, and encourage Investment

The Active Leaders for Women Advancement in the Near East {ALWANE} is a Bahraini forum of Coalition of leaders committed to the advancement of women’s leadership by using innovative technologies and engaging young, new voices. The ALWANE Society has been established by Women Campaign International (WCI), it is a nonprofit association that enables like-minded individuals to come together to share knowledge and experiences for the benefit of all through a network of learning, knowledge and professional development especially supporting women to become economically independent via engaging a team of Bahrainis that representing public and private sector expertise, entrepreneurs, employees and students.


Cubical Services Business Incubator

Cubical Services is a one-stop business incubator that provides services to potential and current entrepreneurs in order to support their business ideas. These services include  business planning, operations, consultation, administrative, office space solutions and much more to SME's and foreign companies looking to operate in Kuwait. Our aim is to allow our clients to achieve their business ambitions, manage their costs and improve their efficiency.


FasterCapital

A virtual incubator located in Dubai Internet City, focused on tech and digital startups, operating since 2010.

The incubator has graduated over 20 startups and incubated several others. The incubator aims to help all technology startups irrespective of where they are.


We are the 1st coworking space in Qatar, designed to support community of change makers to scale up their work.

COLLABORATIVE NETWORK

While working in café you likely to have same good coffee and wifi, it’s only possible at the hub to sit next to your potential investor, strategic partner, co-founder, future employer or employee, an inspiring coach or mentor.
We constantly work on building and maintaining a healthy ecosystem, where we connect passionate individuals and organizations who share same values of entrepreneurship, collaboration and active citizenship.
Thanks to magical atmosphere of collaboration, it’s easy to start conversation, make meaningful connections, get instant feedback on your new project or organize a brainstorming session.
And in case right people are not around, our team is always there to support you with all fruitful connections you need to “bake a cake”, because we know where to find good ingredients.

EDUCATIONAL CONTENT

We help members of our active network to grow personally and professionally through facilitated collaborative learning experiences, organized in different formats:
- Training Courses (seminars, lectures, workshops)
- Feedback Sessions & Brainstorming
- Peer-to-peer Learning
- Sessions with mentors, coachers, advisors, experts
- Discussions, talks and conversations that matter
- Networking events
- Crowd-funding events
- Innovation Labs
- Business Development Programs

CREATIVE SPACE

Hot Desk
Is a perfect solution for those who need temporary working space different from home or café right where all action happens. Change of space allow you to network with new people all the time.

Fixed Desk in Shared Open Space
Dedicated desk for individuals and teams with middle-term commitments. Includes shared storage space

Private Office
Separate room, locked and secured, ideal for established startups with long-term commitments and individuals who value privacy.

Meeting Room
is essential not only for team-mates and colleagues, but also for business meetings with clients, presentation of projects, brainstorming sessions

Workshop / Conference Room
Various set-ups allow to host board meetings, workshops and seminars, lectures and talks.

Event Space
Spacious area, which can be adjusted for various type of events: from conferences to lectures, to film screenings, to performances and discussions.


ZtartUp.com

Ztartup.com is a Multi-Sector Business Incubator / Accelerator For StartUps.


Sharjah Advanced Industry Accelerator

The regions first  Virtual Advanced Industry Accelerator that will give the opportunity to talented start-ups from across the world to pilot and scale in the UAE & MENA market.

The Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI) Park will award 8 selected startups with incubation, market access support and grant prizes with a prize pool of  USD $450,000.


Badir Technology Incubator in Taif

The expansion plan of the program's services covered several cities and towns across the Kingdom. Taif Technology Incubator is the second in the Western Province, following Jeddah Technology Incubator that was established in cooperation with Jeddah Chamber. Taif Incubator was established on Thursday 28 Shawal 1436 (corresponding to 13 August, 2015). In order to enhance the program's objectives in supporting technology and entrepreneurship, it cooperates with several local entities such as Taif Chamber and Taif University.


Innovator

The innovator programme brought to you by the Abu Dhabi Technology Development Committee is a comprehensive initiative designed to nurture innovation, creativity & entrepreneurship.


Riyadat

Empowering Bahraini woman-owned Startups and SMEs to help them develop and grow female entrepreneurs to reach their full potential.


nook Co-working Space

"nook is Dubai’s first licensed coworking space focused on supporting sport, health, fitness & wellness entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses. We do not focus on existing mid or large cap businesses. We focus on health + wellness focused startups and SMEs made up of 1-5 founders and team members.

Sport Coaches. Life Coaches. Freelancers. Non-techies. Reformed bankers. Nutritionists. Fitness Instructors. Blue chip companies in the health space looking for a bit of startup inspiration. We’ve got you covered.

Come discover the most welcoming coworking space in town and work happy!


ICT Qatar

ictQATAR, the Supreme Council of Information & Communication Technology, is Qatar’s independent telecommunications regulator and the Government’s technology advocate and facilitator.

ictQATAR’s Digital Incubation Center (DIC) was created to boost ICT innovation in Qatar, particularly among young people at the critical early stages of starting or growing a technology-related business.  The Center’s objectives are to: 1) Help young entrepreneurs transform innovative ideas into viable businesses. 2) Provide incubation programs that nurture and help grow new businesses by offering expertise, professional guidance, and services


Value Iris Public Relations DMCC

Iris Public Relations DMCC is an award winning PR and communications agency based in Dubai. Serving the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region since 2009, we offer industry specific PR and communication programmes for various sectors- technology, corporate, consumer, healthcare, and financial - as well as digital communication, event management and content development.


MITEF Saudi Arabia

MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF) Saudi Arabia is part of a global network of chapters dedicated to the promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation worldwide. We inform, connect, and coach technology entrepreneurs—enabling them to rapidly transform ideas into world-changing companies.

Founded in 2015 with the goal of promoting and enriching the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, we aim to celebrate and support all potential startups and entrepreneurs in the Kingdom through our Startups and Ideas Competition.

The MITEF Saudi Arabia competition focuses on attracting high potential social and business startups and ideas in all social and business fields. Participating in this competition will give you local and international exposure and recognition through MIT Enterprise Forum Global, as well as through MIT Technology Review, a media company wholly owned by MIT. As a part of the MITEF Pan Arab Region, the winners of the MITEF Saudi Arabia Competition will be invited to participate in the 9th MIT Enterprise Forum Arab Startup Competition.


Borg Al Arab Technological University

The university mission is a high quality graduate based on the labor market need.


The PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator

PepsiCo has launched the first MENA edition of the Greenhouse Accelerator program, active globally since 2017. The program, launched in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, is part of PepsiCo's pep+ sustainability strategy and aims to support sustainable start-ups in the Food and Beverage Industry.

The Program will focus on 3 key areas:
- Supporting the development of sustainable packaging
- Accelerating packaging recycling rates
- Creating sustainable recycling behaviors

Ten selected companies will be chosen to participate in a six month business optimization program and receive $20 000 guaranteed funding, to plan and execute their business idea with mentors guiding all aspects of business development. The winning company will receive $100 000 to expand their business and be given an opportunity to partner with PepsiCo.


Badir Technology Incubator in Abha

Badir Technology Incubator in Abha


Intelak Accelerator

Intelak Hub is based in Dubai and supports early and late-stage start-ups with the education, mentorship, tools and resources needed to address business challenges in global aviation and tourism.

Unique to Intelak Hub are its principal partners - the Emirates Group, Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), Accenture and Microsoft who provide support, expertise and mentorship at each stage of the Hub’s programmes.

Why Should You Apply
·      Digital programme allows maximum agility and eliminates the need for you to be based within the city to take part in the programme.
·      Capitalise on the interconnectedness of the global aviation and tourism industry whilst using Dubai as the proof-of-concept platform for your start-up.
·      Leverage a digital alumni network of past participants for additional support, collaboration and business opportunities.
Gain curated access to Intelak’s Investor Breakfasts, Founder Summits, Industry Panels and Legal and Licensing Clinics to grow your start-up in Dubai.
·      Prime exhibition space and pitch opportunity at GITEX Future Stars.

 Who Should Apply
·      You have an innovative tech solution in the aviation, travel or tourism space that meets one of Intelak’s Challenges.
·      Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
·      You are looking to expand into Dubai and implement your product or service in the city or looking to have Dubai as one of your proof of concept cities.
·      Your product or service is favourable for the business environment in Dubai from a technical and legal standpoint.
·      Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.


V7 Accounting

V7 Accounting was established in 2018 with international financial advisors from PwC and Envestors with experience in areas such as management consulting, pricing strategy, cost optimisation, company turnarounds, capital raising, accounting, VAT compliance, financial modelling, internal controls and international tax planning.

The team at V7 Accounting has worked with some of the most prominent start-ups in trade, F&B, tech, fintech, family offices, education, real estate and venture capital and is translating that experience to provide financial services to entrepreneurs. Our business model is created to support start-ups and small companies without the financial burden that this guidance usually comes with.


Roots Ventures

Our vision is to drive humanity forward by enabling the transition to more sustainable technologies.


Khalifa Innovation

Khalifa Innovation Center is an innovative incubation center which supports high tech/high impact start-ups, new products and improved products that are nurtured and brought to the market.

We provide a physical location, pre seed and seed funding, mentoring and support services.
www.khalifainnovation.ae/


Brilliant Lab

Brilliant Lab (BL) startup acceleration services is an independent entity that was established in 2011 by founder Neda Aldihany, who obtained his MBA from IE Business School in 2011 after majoring in the establishment and management of startups.

BL seeks to achieve its objective of establishing Kuwait as a regional leader in new product and venture development through a multi-disciplinary approach that includes:

Running Business Plan Competitions on a regular basis.
Providing infrastructure support, expertise, and knowledge exchange for technology-based startups in Kuwait.
Building a network to stimulate the exchange of entrepreneurial skills through various programs and events.


Badir Technology Incubator in Dammam

Badir Technology Incubator in Dammam


Imam Bin Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University


TON Foundation

We believe in the power of a decentralized future and self-sovereignty at scale.

The Open Network (TON) is a global, decentralized blockchain community focused on putting crypto in every pocket. By building the Web3 ecosystem in Telegram Messenger, TON's vision is to empower 500 million users to own their digital identity, data, and assets by 2028.


Fikra Labs

Fikra Labs is an initiative led by Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company, Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, Etihad Aviation Group, and Miral. The goal of the initiative is to help MENA-based startups come up with innovative solutions to address the challenges faced by the tourism and travel industries in the Emirate.

What are the Challenges?

Fikra Lab features a four-week acceleration program for the 12 selected startups. The program will provide them with the tools, the skills, and proper environment to successfully tackle the below challenges, and further elevate the Emirate’s tourism and travel industries.


Step Conference

A two-day conference for experiential technology which features pitch competitions, workshops, mentor's corners, and investor meetings.

Attracting the best the region has to offer in influencers, investors and entrepreneurs, STEP Conference is the largest and most influential Tech conference in the region.


Womentum

Womentum is the first female-focused accelerator in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

Community
Womentum is designed to help you build the networks needed to achieve early momentum. The in-person rotations will help you to grow your networks in Europe (via Berlin) and across the Middle East (via Dubai).

Exposure
Our team at Womedia — Womena’s media arm–will be introducing you, your mission and your product to our global audience, featuring you on our web-series and providing exposure opportunities via panels, media interviews and speaking opportunities.

Funding
As a Womentum graduate, you’ll have access to Womena’s network of investors and ecosystem partners which include corporates, growth-stage accelerators, potential customers and acquirers. Our Demo Day will be held alongside the GITEX conference in Dubai.


Imago

Imago is an accelerator dedicated to growth stage F&B companies in the Middle East.

The first batch of startups began in April 2015. The 3-month program provides a strong course curriculum, growth stage financing, affiliation with strategic partners, as well as access to the best minds in the regional F&B industry. Candidates from categories such as café and beverage concepts, fine dining, fast food concepts, desert concepts, bar and lounges or any other unique food and beverage concepts can apply for the program.


Startup Battle Kuwait 2017

The Startup Battle aims to showcase the best of regional startups to an enthusiastic crowd of investors, incubators, media and digital professionals, as well as connect entrepreneurs with the digital world.

The above 5 startups will get the chance to pitch their business models to a panel of judges and 3 winners will be announced during an awards ceremony at the end of the event.

The winning startups will be given the opportunity to travel to ArabNet’s Digital Summit in Dubai, and participate in the Startup Championship for a chance of receiving a prize of $20,000 cash, as well as a scholarship for acceleration in Silicon Valley.

In addition to the pitches, the ArabNet Kuwait event will include 3 forums: the Adtech Forum, the Investment and Innovation Forum and the Digital Commerce Forum.

To learn more about the startups, click on their respective logos below!


Chalhoub Greenhouse

The Greenhouse is the Chalhoub Group’s space for bold entrepreneurship. We build value through two distinct pillars, The Startup Studio, and Our Programs.

In addition, we host a series of dynamic events – including speaker series, founder talks, workshops, hackathons, and more – to foster and permeate a culture of entrepreneurship across the Group and beyond.


Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC). The Center’s mission is to adopt a holistic strategy framework for driving innovation and entrepreneurship through concrete steps.

TIEC’s mandates are to drive innovation-based exports and product commercialization, and to grow the ICT sector through incubating entrepreneurship, combined with early stage and venture financing


Changelabs

Changelabs was founded to help impact-centered entrepreneurs in MENA succeed. We achieve this by designing and running some of the region's leading entrepreneurship programs, in partnership with development organizations, governments, and the private sector. Our learning programs are unique in that they all seek to achieve social and developmental outcomes while supporting entrepreneurs. Over the past three years, we've worked with leading organizations like Amazon, FMO, GGF, SANAD, Orange, and more to build some of the region's most impactful online and offline festivals, accelerators, hackathons, incubators, demo days, and more. For more information, please visit our website at changelabsme.org