Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ten female-led startups across multiple sectors have been selected for Standard Chartered and Bahrain FinTech Bay’s Futuremakers Women in Tech Bahrain programme. The eight-week acceleration initiative supports entrepreneurial growth through mentorship, workshops, and networking, culminating in Demo Day with financial awards.
G42 became the first UAE-based company named to TIME’s 2025 list of the 100 Most Influential Companies. Recognized for advancing responsible AI globally, G42 is building an accessible “Intelligence Grid” and expanding its impact across sectors including healthcare, energy, and space.
Morocco’s startup funding surged to nearly $95 million in 2024, driven by a few high-value deals and growing interest in TravelTech and FinTech. However, early-stage dominance, limited exits, and a funding gap risk stalling growth. Strategic support in late-stage funding, M&A, and emerging tech is essential to unlock Morocco’s next phase of innovation-led economic expansion.
Orange Middle East and Africa and risingSUD have partnered to support African startups’ expansion into Southern France via the Orange Digital Center network. The collaboration provides tailored support and resources to foster growth, connecting innovation ecosystems across continents and strengthening economic ties between Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.
Algeria is advancing university incubators to fuel entrepreneurship and tackle youth unemployment, targeting 20,000 startups by 2029. Engaging tens of thousands of students, the initiative fosters innovation and economic diversification but faces challenges like financing and infrastructure gaps.
Raya Holding backs 10 standout startups in final FutureTECH accelerator with GIZ, offering mentorship, funding access, and real-world scale-up opportunities across mobility, AI, fintech, and clean tech.
Aria Ventures injects EGP 50M into Egypt’s Deep-Tech sector, combining capital and startup-building to fuel innovation in AI, biotech, IoT, and more.
Algeria shared its progress on start-up support and economic reforms at the 2025 Summer Davos Forum, reinforcing its commitment to global innovation and entrepreneurship.
Turkey’s National Technology Initiative supports nearly 100 startups annually to attend major global tech events, fostering investor engagement, partnerships, and market expansion. Applications for the 2025–2026 round are open until July 1.
Key Takeaways: Islamabad, Pakistan – A significant step toward bolstering Pakistan’s entrepreneurial landscape was taken today with the official launch of…