Deadline: 2 November 2018
Applications are open for the Innovate for Refugees Competition (IFR) which is a global competition for the best tech-driven solutions addressing the challenges faced by refugees across the globe.
The MIT Enterprise Forum Pan Arab has a proven track record in promoting MIT-style entrepreneurship through its solid platform that was developed over 10 years, enabling it to empower entrepreneurs by providing opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, showcasing businesses, coaching, and mentoring.
The MIT Enterprise Forum Pan Arab is a not for profit avid promoter of entrepreneurship and innovation worldwide. With offices in Beirut and Dubai, the mission is to develop and nurture a culture of entrepreneurship across the Arab region.
Benefits
- Coaching and mentorship
- Regional and International Exposure
- Networking Opportunities
- Cash Prize
Judging Criteria
- Innovation: A creative technology based solution or business process
- Scalability: A solution easily replicated and implemented regionally and globally
- Team: The experience, added value, and relevance of each team member
- Financial Sustainability: The ability to maintain the solution financially on the long term
- Impact: The extent to which the product positively benefits the lives of refugees across the globe
Eligibility Criteria
- At least two members per team
- At least one Arab national on the team
- Solution is tech-driven
- Addresses a challenge faced by displaced populations
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For further information, please visit Innovate for Refugees.