Women in Tech Startup Competition Middle East 2nd Edition 2024

About

The UN Tourism and World Economic Forum are calling for women-led startups in the Middle East to join the 2nd edition of their competition, offering mentorships, scholarships, and other benefits to support and empower women in the tech industry and promote sustainable tourism.

Benefits

• 🎤Pitch Opportunity
  Pitch at the UN Tourism Tech Adventure in AlUla
• 🎓Mentorship
  Mentorships by UN Tourism and top partners
• 🎟️ Event Access
  Invitations to relevant activities related to tourism, sustainability, and business
• 🎟️ Event Access
  Participation in the annual Gala WITH Female Leaders at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao
• 🎓Training & Networking
  Online training events and networking opportunities
• 🛠️ Tailored Support
  Tailored support for the startup
• 🤝Network Membership
  Membership in the UN Tourism Innovation Network
• 🎓Scholarship Opportunities
  Scholarship opportunities for the Tourism Online Academy
• 📣Media & PR
  Media, PR, and communications benefits
• 🎤Speaking Opportunities
  Opportunities to speak as panelists and keynote speakers in events

Eligibility Criteria

• Women-led, owned, or managed startups in the Middle East
• Residing in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Libya, or Yemen
• Idea Stage, Early Stage, or Series A startups with a minimum viable product or idea
• Full-time team, tested pilot, and business plan
• Scalable with potential for international growth

Target Sector

All Industries

Target Location

Middle East