One of the founders of consulting firm Orbital (pictured, L, with his partner Wallace Erick) recounts the experience of participating in a Brazilian startup mission to the UAE and Qatar. The entrepreneur was impressed with the infrastructure and the political will to boost technological development.
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Brazilian entrepreneurs who participated in an Arab Brazilian Chamber mission to Qatar and the UAE last week met an ecosystem conducive to innovative business. Solutions presented by the Brazilians caught the attention of investors and potential local partners.
Executives from seven companies participate from Sunday (26) to March 2 in a mission to Qatar and the UAE organized by the Arab Brazilian Chamber’s innovation hub. The group will have Demo Days with potential partners in the countries.
A report indicated Tunisian startups are growing and attracting more investment. Most of the businesses are in the education technology segment.
Private equity fund Al Zarooni Emirates Investments will build a studio to develop venture projects created by students at the Citizens School in Dubai. Projects will be eligible for funding.
Innovation and investment specialists from the United Arab Emirates and Qatar spoke at a webinar held by the Arab Brazilian Chamber this Wednesday (3). The entity launched a mission to the Arab world aimed at startups to occur in October. Registration is open.
In October, the entity will promote a mission to the two Arab countries for Brazilian companies to learn more about innovation initiatives and prospect investments in the region. Details will be presented in a webinar this Wednesday (3).
Startups linked to sectors such as water technologies, energy, design, architecture, transportation, and logistics are eligible to apply. The project is open for applications until August 16.
A startup acceleration program was launched earlier this week by Algeria Venture in partnership with Google for Startups MENA. Fourteen Algerian companies will receive training.
The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce signed an MoU with the Itaipu Technological Park and the Union of Arab Chambers to work for startups. Another agreement was signed with the Arab organization Dhaman at the Annual Investment Meeting.
The Arab country brought products such as gum arabic and organic fertilizers to its pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. In innovation, Sudan highlights researchers and startups.
In the event organized by ApexBrasil in Dubai, Brazilian executives showed projects in sustainability and technology. The Arab Brazilian Chamber provided support to the event.
The country has invested in youth training and programs for startups. Executives encourage greater participation by women, especially in remote jobs that grew after the pandemic.
Raks and KrillTech were shortlisted for the Supernova award of GITEX Future Stars, a startup exhibit in Dubai that ended on Thursday (21).
