Launches the “Mashreq Begins” program to support a new generation of entrepreneurs in the Arab Levan

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[size=52]Launches the “Mashreq Begins” program to support a new generation of entrepreneurs in the Arab Levant countries in Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq[/size]

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Flat6Labs, the leading seed and early-stage investment and venture capital company in the Middle East and the largest operator of startup programs, has revealed the official launch of the regional entrepreneurship program “Mashreq Starts”, which will be implemented over a period of two years in partnership with and with the support of the Finance Corporation. IFC International, a member of the World Bank Group in cooperation with the Dutch government.
The program, which is the first of its kind, targets; The widest segment of society in each of Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq equally, and with a focus on women, refugees, forcibly displaced people and various minorities, who have pioneering ideas and emerging projects from the age group 18-45 years, who seek to develop their ideas and projects.
The “Mashreq Starts” program seeks to raise the level of entrepreneurship in the fields of education, financial technology, financial inclusion, health care technology, agriculture, the environment, and information and communication technology, by providing equal opportunities, capabilities, and support on the widest possible scale. To reach the largest number of beneficiaries, which results in the establishment and launch of new entrepreneurial start-up projects and companies and strengthening the existing ones from those that specialize in these areas and influence them, and thus increase their number and enhance their chances of success, growth and sustainability, which is reflected in the diversification of economic tributaries and the achievement of individual economic and social development and comprehensive nationalism in the three countries.
The program operates through three main tracks: the educational track, which is implemented through (the Mashreq Begins Virtual Academy), the business incubation track, as well as the fast growth support track (startup support services), to form a solid base for supporting creative entrepreneurs.
And through the course of the Mashreq Starts Virtual Academy, everyone who aspires to hone their skills, whether personal or professional, can start their educational and innovative journey by taking advantage of the resources available through the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] platform, which includes information, inspiring infographic videos, digital and interactive sessions, seminars and talks that are held under supervision. A group of professionals and supervisors, blogs and articles for the most successful entrepreneurship experts in the Arab Levant, in addition to specialized sessions designed based on the needs of entrepreneurs and their startups, in addition to pre-recorded training courses, all of which cover a wide range of topics and skills related to entrepreneurship, thus contributing to the development Practical knowledge and skills.
Within the framework of the business incubation process, which is directly implemented in four phases, participants are provided with appropriate educational and training resources to develop comprehensive business plans and strategies for growth, while obtaining the necessary guidance and direction from trainers and mentors through general group training and interactive sessions involving a series of activities. Group sessions to exchange experiences, supported by individual mentoring sessions designed based on the needs of the co-entrepreneur and the needs of his startup.
In addition, 20 start-up companies at the level of the three countries will have the opportunity to move to more advanced levels, through the path of rapid growth, which will put the participants among the owners of these companies on a date with engagement in more workshops and meetings tailored to the demand and the need for each entrepreneur and his startup with what he can From facing any challenges, as well as taking advantage of networking opportunities with potential investors, as well as sponsoring his participation in international events that bring together fast-growing startups, and finally obtaining legal support locally and internationally without any costs or fees.
Commenting on this matter, IFC Regional Director for the Middle East, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Khawaja Aftab Ahmed, said: “We are proud to partner with Flat6Labs to launch the Mashreq Starts program, which will provide the opportunity for entrepreneurial startups in the region to receive training and mentorship. and linking them to promising financing opportunities. This program is distinguished, through which entrepreneurs will be able to play a pivotal and effective role in creating more job opportunities and achieving economic growth by providing innovative solutions that the Arab Levant region needs, at a time when many groups that lack support and support services, including women, are struggling. and youth, forcibly displaced people and minorities to access support to start their own businesses.”
For his part, Executive Director of the Programs Sector at Flat6Labs in Egypt, Yehia Houry, said: “The Arab region, and specifically the Levant region, has always been full of promising and ambitious youth, who lack only the integrated support and access to the tools, resources and opportunities they need to succeed, at a time when they are not The entrepreneurship system is still somewhat limited, as it is limited to supporting entrepreneurs with training and qualification only. As we at Flat6Labs believe in the need to provide all aspects of support to the various segments of society in the various stages of their work, we are proud of the launch of the Promising Mashreq Starts Program, which complements our current investment programs in Jordan and Lebanon, hoping through it to inspire and stimulate the entrepreneurial sector and movement and provide the necessary tools for that.”
Mashreq Academy opens its doors to users from the Levant region to register on the platform and benefit from free educational content throughout Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq; In order to help them enrich their experiences and apply to join incubation programs and support growth, interested individuals, male and female entrepreneurs, only have to create an account on the “Mashreq Starts” website and complete the registration forms.
It is noteworthy that the support provided by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Dutch government for the “Mashreq Begins” program falls under the umbrella of the PROSPECTS program, which is considered a global partnership aimed at improving access of host communities and forcibly displaced persons to educational opportunities, social protection and decent work. Under the supervision of the Dutch government, this partnership brings together the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the International Labor Organization (ILO), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).[/size]
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