Grants

A venture philanthropy organisation in the Arab world that provides funding, management support, mentorship and training to social enterprises across all sectors with a particular focus on education, job creation and women empowerment.

The AWIB supports women entrepreneurs both technically and financially. The program aims to build capacities of intermediaries to better service women entrepreneurs and to finance pan-African trainings and conferences.

A foundation that provides financial support to innovative nonprofit projects and organisations that support skills development, employment and job creation, and which benefit the wider community. Its social investment work has focused on improving income opportunities among vulnerable segments of society, and accelerating the rise of social enterprises. 

Aims to improve the living standards in farmers and rural women. It supports agricultural development and a cornerstone of the government’s comprehensive assistance package to farmers.  A technical assistance grant from IFAD supports training for rural women in processing milk by-products for sale in large cities in the project area.

An equity co-investments in an enterprise alongside another institutional investor as VC funds, holding companies, formal business angel groups and investment banks. To qualify for the equity investment, the entrepreneur needs a commitment from an institutional investor to invest in the firm. It develops innovative ideas and proof of concept and attracts external investment by addressing key risks. 

BIAT offers the “Tatweer” program which aims to provide technical support. Through this program, the Batroun Traders Association seeks to play its primary role in supporting the economic movement, especially through its presence alongside the petroleum merchant and supporting any activity it deems appropriate for developing the economic wheel, creating job opportunities, and enhancing the status of Batroun as a marketing and tourism interface that can meet the needs of the consumer .

A regional, non-profit organization that seeks to support artistic creativity in the Arab region and to encourage cultural exchanges within the region and with the developing world. Its work is based on an appreciation of the value of the Arab cultural heritage and an awareness of the need for a new Arab creativity that liberates the imagination and stimulates progress.

A fund that aims to contribute towards enhancing the country’s competitive economy and to transform the Emirate of Abu Dhabi into a major investment and economic hub in the region and fueling an entrepreneurial culture, drive innovation and sustainable growth of Emirati SMEs that contribute to the social and economic development of the UAE. It provides access to services and financing. 

Stream provides start-ups with access to finance opportunities and training sessions on digital marketing, UX Design, business development and Finance.

A venture capital fund that offers business support programs, funding, and mentoring for tech startups in Lebanon. It creates the right ecosystem for entrepreneurs to create and develop their own startups through research, incubation network and business support, and investing in Lebanese technology startups. It offers 3 types of funding. It matches new private sector investments with selected investment partners and/or qualified angel investors to support early-stage businesses and Investments in Lebanon.