Startups | Page 6

Zenda, a UAE-based startup aiming to ease how parents in MENA pay school bills with pay-now and pay-later options, has raised US$9.4 million in an oversubscribed seed round.

The group includes startups that have made significant developments across sectors aligned by the UAE's National Innovation Strategy including, education, health, renewable and clean energy, technology, space, transportation, and water.

Said to be the MENAP region's first sector-focused online program, SHFT Build's aims to support founders in gaming and other sectors, such as web 3.0 and cleantech.

With SMEs losing valuable time and money managing their expense claims, spend management solutions like UAE-based Qashio allow businesses to record and report their expenses in real time and instantly issue corporate cards linked to the solution.

Local, regional, and international startups can apply for the Saudi Arabia-based TAQADAM Startup Accelerator until May 21, 2022.

By discussing five of the biggest challenges his tech startup faced during the COVID-19 crisis, Swae founder Soushiant Zanganehpour delves deep into the many nuances of keeping a business afloat during unprecedented crises.

With its age-old culture of welcoming people, and drawing upon its abundant resources, Saudi Arabia may be poised for incubating a new type of entrepreneurship.

Amidst the phenomenon that is "The Great Resignation," retaining and rewarding talent has never been more important.

Studio Launchpad stems from the DIFC's efforts to achieve its Strategy 2030 goals, which aim to attract the best minds and companies from across the world to Dubai.

The event showcased 16 startups solving issues in the sectors of technology, water, clean energy, health, education, and transport.

If you feel that an MVP strategy is the right approach for your startup, here are six steps you can take to make the most of it.

Held as a live hybrid event on March 10, 2022, 10 startups will be vying for the US$100,000 cash prize up for grabs, as well as a $100,000 prize for an 11th startup selected by the online and in-person audience.

58 founders from 23 startups will showcase what they've been working on during the program to an audience of investors, business leaders and other entrepreneurs.

Established businesses could become more resilient to disruption by adopting successful startup strategies like being lean, agile, and brand-focused

As part of the program, the 10 selected startups will receive an initial grant of US$20,000 to support their business, along with a one-on-one mentorship access to PepsiCo and Food Tech Valley experts.

Designed for fashionable conscious consumers, Veganologie's first collection consisted of crossbody bags, wallets, and card holders, made using vegan and sustainable materials.

Founded in 2019 by Michael Askew and Matthew Gaziano, ASKWHO aims to help users form connections and make friends with like-minded individuals, as well as foster a sense of community.

Using online targeting techniques, Override's algorithm can tailor a brand's message for the people that will most likely respond to it, whether they're on the road or stuck in traffic.

The program is on the lookout for startups with products that offer payment and commerce solutions to consumers and businesses.

Founded in 2019 by Omar Almheiri and Hamza Khan, Letswork enables users to work from a network of coworking spaces, hotels and cafes across the globe via a single membership.

The startup aims to provide its products to businesses in other Arab countries who face the same challenges that customers in Saudi face, which is the ability to analyze Arabic content in online channels.