Agha Khan Development Network

A network that offers support to SMEs in need of acceleration. It focuses on women and youth in rural towns and peri-urban settings, where economic opportunities often remain insufficient. It also targets entrepreneurs with low-income earnings, refugees and migrants, the unemployed and those who have not completed primary or secondary education.

Speed Accelerator

A tech accelerator based out of the Beirut Digital District that empowers software startups to succeed and scale globally through a 3-month mentorship-driven program, $30,000 in funding, and a lifelong network of mentors and partners.  

Catalyst

A technology startup accelerator focused on sustainability and clean technology. It aims to accelerate the development of viable technology businesses through funding, training and mentorship. It also supports innovative seed ideas with startup value that are focused on using technology to make our world more sustainable.

Silicon Bazar

A Middle East focused seed startup venture fund, supporting startups at pre-seed and seed stages, with focus on Iran and the MENA region. It invests in disruptive ideas backed by young dynamic teams with a clear vision to success who could develop world class technology companies.