Ecosystem Roundup | October 2023

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ECOSYSTEM ANNOUNCEMENTS 🌍

#Founders’ Retreat ElRehla has announced their 10th Founders & Leaders Retreat happening in Nuweiba from 7-11 Nov! The retreat is a chance for founders and senior leaders to disconnect and build lasting connections. Apply now.

#Opportunities Dar Ventures and Acasia Group have launched six months "DARE" incubator program aimed towards startups in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries across MENA. Selected startups will receive up to $50,000 with structured disbursement. Application deadline October 20. Apply now.

#ScaleUp 📣Calling all innovators! If you are a profitable MENA-based HealthTech, ClimateTech, or EquityTech startup, then the Halcyon MENA Fellowship is for you. Accepted fellows will get $10,000 USD in Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing credits among other benefits. Application Deadline October 20. Apply now.

#Ecosystem Flat6Labs, an accelerator and VC firm based in Egypt, has chosen 24 startups to participate in its StartMashreq Growth Track program. These startups operate in various sectors such as healthtech, e-commerce, and agritech. The StartMashreq Growth Track programme kicked off in June 2023 and will run until December 2024. Read more.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• 1 October MQR Meets X Cairo Business Community (Details)

• 5 October Mazeej Book Launch Event (Details)

• 26 October Mental Health in The Workplace X Shezlong (Details coming soon)

COMMUNITY

Codeshire Tech is a leading software company that specializes in providing consultancy and software development services for the automotive industry. Connect → Mahmoud Omar, Founder.

DigiTricks is a digital marketing agency, focused on fostering business growth in the digital realm, collaborating closely with clients to tailor personalized tactics that meet their specific requirements. Connect → Mahmoud El Salawi, Founder.

Infocus Film is a production house company that specializes in producing TV programs, documentaries, and advertisements. They have done everything from long and short films to news stories and talk shows. Connect → Mashour Aboelfotooh, Founder.

Invygo is a monthly car rental subscription platform. Through their user-friendly app, users can choose their preferred car model and features, arrange for delivery, and enjoy an all-inclusive monthly fee that covers maintenance, registration, and insurance. Connect → Ahmed Taha, Founder.

NymCard is a leading fintech company offering innovative payment solutions to businesses and individuals. Their comprehensive platform provides users with a range of payment options, including virtual cards, physical cards, and mobile wallets. Connect → Omar El Moataz, Founder.

Payrails enables high-growth companies to craft their payment experiences and financial services globally. Their ledger-based operating system Payrails OS allows enterprises to build, operate, and scale payment acceptance and embed financial services without the need for a costly and complex in-house infrastructure. Connect → Omar Mekky, Founder.

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CAREERS

Discover in-demand opportunities for growth and advancement and get the chance to work on cutting-edge projects with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

• MQR is hiring a Talent Acquisition Senior Lead

• Money Fellows is hiring an Administration & Facilities Specialist

• Khazna is hiring a Head of Growth Strategy

• Halan is hiring a Senior System Admin

• Dubbizle is hiring a Content Moderator Agent

• Sales Cubicle is hiring a Senior Business Development Executive

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