Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Woliz raised USD 2.2 million in pre-seed funding led by Sanlam Maroc to digitize Morocco’s informal neighborhood retail sector. The startup will use the capital to scale its AI-driven platform, onboard merchants, and prepare for expansion into other African markets.
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.
Nawah Scientific has raised $23 million in Series A funding to expand its digital scientific testing platform. The round will support a new R&D centre in Rwanda, increased lab capacity in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and regional expansion into North Africa and Europe, strengthening its research and technology capabilities.
Bawabat Accelerator has launched through a partnership between ITHCA Group and Saudi Vision Venture Capital to help Omani tech startups scale into Saudi Arabia. The initiative connects founders with Saudi investment networks, regional expertise, and early-stage capital, strengthening cross-border collaboration between Oman and Saudi venture ecosystems.
Morocco has launched the Startup Venture Building program, backed by over MAD 700 million, to support more than 800 startups in three years. Aligned with Digital Morocco 2030, the initiative combines funding, living allowances, and venture acceleration to scale digital innovation and entrepreneurship nationwide.
ITHCA has launched new funding and accelerator initiatives to help Omani tech startups scale into Saudi Arabia. The move includes rebranding its ideation fund, launching the Baw’wabah Accelerator, and signing a partnership with Saudi-based Vision Ventures to strengthen cross-border investment access.
Propeller has launched Kernel Camp, an eight-week San Francisco residency for early-stage MENA founders building AI infrastructure and core software. Running in April–May 2026, the programme offers product support, mentorship, full cost coverage, and direct access to Silicon Valley’s deep-tech ecosystem.
VOLZ has secured nearly $5 million in the largest local-currency funding round ever for an Algerian startup, marking a milestone for the country’s travel-tech and venture ecosystem. The round enabled the first exit of the Algerian Startup Fund and will support VOLZ’s regional expansion and new corporate travel services.
Morocco has unveiled a USD 140 million funding package under its Digital 2030 strategy to accelerate startup growth. The initiative supports venture building, venture capital, and Technopark expansion, with targets to create 1,000 startups by 2026 and strengthen inclusive digital innovation nationwide.
Morocco has launched a $140 million startup funding programme under its Digital 2030 strategy to accelerate innovation and scale entrepreneurship. Announced at Digital Now Forum 2025, the initiative combines venture-building support, venture capital funding, and Technopark expansion, with targets of 1,000 startups by 2026 and 3,000 by 2030.