A group of startups affiliated with the G20 will have their second meeting in Brazil next week. Delegations from 23 countries have confirmed their participation in the meeting in Rio, including two from Arab nations.
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At a roadshow held by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and ApexBrasil with support from the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, 10 startups pitched innovative concepts in a bid to join the Expand North Star show next October.
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.
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.
Natufia developed a technology that enables you to grow fresh plants and herbs at home and emerged winner of the KPMG Private Enterprise Tech Innovator.
Investment company will explore opportunities for cooperation in establishing an innovation center to embrace Egyptian youth and startups in Bab al-Azab area in Cairo’s Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi Citadel.
Brazilian innovative and technological companies are gaining space in agribusiness by offering solutions to increase crop productivity and quality. A mapping shows there are 1,574 agritechs in the country.
A new regulatory framework, low interest rates and entrepreneurship are bringing additional investment into the sector, in Brazil and elsewhere. The development of startup businesses hinges on innovation, authenticity, and skilled staff.
The state government reached an agreement for ten startups to get technical instruction, funding and regulatory support in exporting to Asia and Africa. Details on the selection process will be out in April.
