The agreement with WEF is part of the ongoing work to transform the Saudi economy
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How a foodtech accelerator can support the GCC’s food security goals
While the GCC is considered food-secure, the region should still address challenges related to food security such as regional instability, global conflicts, water scarcity and climate change
Abu Dhabi
Ma’an Social Incubator mentors 12 social sector startups in Abu Dhabi
The incubator provides entrepreneurs with the resources and support to grow and develop high-impact solutions and scale up sustainable businesses
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Fintech Saudi’s second accelerator programme sees participation of 12 startups
The three winning startups at this year’s programme were awarded a financial grant of SAR 50,000 each by Saudi Aramco Entrepreneurship Center
Abu Dhabi
Hub71’s ‘The Outliers’ startup programme to feature tech challenges from 5 top firms in Abu Dhabi
This year’s challenges seek to harness next-generation technologies including Web3 to help these organizations gain a competitive advantage and future-proof their operations
Abu Dhabi
Applications open for Fintech Corporate Sprint Accelerator in Abu Dhabi
The accelerator will also choose participants who would receive an XRPL grant to work on solutions for the open source public blockchain
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Majid Al Futtaim launches accelerator programme for regional SMEs and startups
It is working in partnership with AstroLabs to identify ambitious young brands and provide them with the support and the tools to succeed
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Revealed: Cohort of 20 new innovators who have been accepted into the MBRIF’s accelerator programme
The Innovation Accelerator (IA) programme provides high potential innovators with non-financial support through a member-centric design, customised services, and access to coaches and industry experts
Abu Dhabi
Second cycle of Ignite Accelerator Programme for innovative startups launched by Flat6Labs, DisruptAD
In addition to offering seed funding of up to$149,740, and subsequent funding of up to $544,500, the programme gives selected start-ups tailored support, world-class mentorship, and considerable access to ADQ’s network and resources
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Creative Zone partners with Sharjah Media City Free Zone Authority to launch accelerator programme
StartupX will annually invest over $27,000 worth of business support services in four of the UAE’s most impressive start-ups that seek to better their community
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Dubai-based incubator attracts several start-ups looking for funding
UAE ventures Yalla Basket and Munch Text and Saudi Arabia-based tech start-up Favyo have signed onto FasterCapital’s incubator program where they will seek to raise $1-$3 million
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Saudi Arabia emerges as hot spot for start-up accelerator programmes
The country has also seen more senior corporate leaders making the switch to entrepreneurship during the pandemic
Abu Dhabi
Hub71, Techstars set to launch first start-up programme in Abu Dhabi
Ten start-ups to be selected to take part in intensive 13-week programme
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Funding in MENA start-ups surges 66% in 2019
A record total of 15 start-up exists took place in H1 2019, according to Magnitt report
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DIFC FinTech Hive launches new cycle of accelerators programme
Middle East’s largest financial technology accelerator says third cycle will kick off in September
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Abu Dhabi partners with Silicon Valley accelerator to boost travel start-ups
Etihad Airways is one of the partners in Plug and Play’s programme, which will launch in Q3 this year
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Innovation: big companies have so much to learn from start-ups
Start-ups’ flexibility, adaptability, and their trial-and-error culture could prove beneficial for big companies to further advance their operations, writes Patrice Caine, chairman and CEO, Thales