Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Orange Jordan Foundation and ICON concluded a startup acceleration program in Karak and Aqaba, supporting 88 startups with training, mentorship, and resources. The initiative strengthened business growth and reinforced Jordan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Flat6Labs concluded its three-year StartMashreq Program with strong results across Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq, supporting thousands of entrepreneurs, advancing inclusion, creating jobs, and unlocking significant startup funding. Backed by the Netherlands and IFC, the initiative demonstrated how targeted ecosystem support can drive resilient, cross-border entrepreneurship in challenging markets.
Salam has joined DeveGo 25 as a Strategic Sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation in Saudi Arabia. Through initiatives such as the Salam Award for Promising Projects, the company is supporting early-stage startups and entrepreneurs while contributing to Vision 2030’s goals of economic diversification and sustainable growth.
Egypt’s Digital Egypt Creativity Centers (Creativa) and MINT by EGBank have launched the CREATIVA x MINT Tech Hackathon, a nationwide competition promoting digital innovation and youth entrepreneurship. Backed by ITIDA and Startup Factory, the event spans four cities and offers EGP 180,000 in total prizes, mentorship, and financial inclusion benefits, reinforcing Egypt’s Digital Transformation and youth empowerment agenda.
Kuwait City — The regional edition of Zain Great Idea (ZGI), the telecom group’s flagship tech startup accelerator, has officially kicked off with a series of intensive bootcamps across Zain markets. The program marks a new milestone as it expands beyond Kuwait to include founders from Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, offering startups access to mentorship, funding, and global exposure.
Zain Group launched the regional edition of its “Zain Great Idea” accelerator with intensive bootcamps for startups from six countries, focusing on mentorship, funding, and regional growth. Supported by ZainTECH and Zain Ventures, the program prepares founders for global expansion and Silicon Valley exposure.
LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship has joined HUM TV and national partners to lead the CEGA initiative, building Pakistan’s gaming and animation ecosystem through training, incubation, and innovation under the Ministry of IT & Telecom.
The partnership between the Ministry of Digital Economy and Orange Jordan demonstrates the power of public-private collaboration in shaping a vibrant startup ecosystem. By nurturing 100 ideas into viable businesses, the program sets a strong foundation for Jordan’s next generation of digital entrepreneurs and innovators.
Orange Jordan and ICON launched the second phase of their Startup Growth Acceleration Program in Al-Karak and Aqaba, supporting entrepreneurs through mentorship, training, and networking under the GIZ-led E4DE initiative to promote sustainable business growth across southern Jordan.
Oman’s Royal Academy of Management, in partnership with the Rising Omani Startups Programme, has launched the six-month Startup Leadership Programme to equip founders with strategic leadership, financial, and growth skills. The initiative supports Oman Vision 2040 by preparing startups for sustainable international expansion.