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Startup Guide Egypt looks at purpose-driven ventures, programs, investors and more

Lagos, the most populous city in Nigeria and often regarded as the region's economic beating heart, is home to the continent's most valuable startup ecosystem. The Nigerian capital boasts between 400 and 700 startups active today, and in 2019 earned a spot amongst the top 100 most developed startup cities worldwide, according to StartupBlink 2019. In 2017, Google brought it's Launchpad space to Lagos to run boot camps for early-stage startups,...

There are many reasons why Nairobi has earned the title of Silicon Savannah. Kenya's capital is home to one of Africa's most mature startup ecosystems, globally recognized as major tech capital worth $1 billion and a leader in mobile technology. Nairobi boasts a strong private sector, healthy infusions of outside investment and lots of governmental support. Over the past decade or so, local entrepreneurs, university students and government ent...

Kigali is emerging as one of Africa's major major tech and investment hubs, due in part to its ease of doing business, strong infrastructure, excellent connectivity and lenient visa policies for incoming talent. The Rwanda Development Board has worked to drive growth and activity, leading to more international enterprise and investment. Sweden's Norrsken Foundation opened an innovation co-working hub and tech fund in Kigali in 2019 to support ...

Ghana, with its capital Accra as epicenter, has evolved into a major hub for startups on the African continent, with a sophisticated talent pool, healthy markets, impact initiatives aplenty and a strong culture of collaboration. Agriculture is a main growth driver, which means entrepreneurs can leverage technical knowledge in this field to create innovative solutions to issues in logistics, food preservation and waste, data access and the valu...

With almost 50 percent of its residents being of foreign origin, Luxembourg has been rated as the third country worldwide where expats come to find work.The international mix of people and a great geographical location opens up a myriad of possibilities for entrepreneurs to develop their business. With its lead in economic potential and competitiveness for quality of life, the Startup Guide Luxembourg captures how these aspects have helped t...

With a rapidly growing startup scene driven by collaborations between established corporations and startups, Japan's entrepreneurs are now seeking to solve the most complex social, economic and environmental challenges.Home to the world's third largest economy and a sophisticated market, Japan has become a launchpad for startups. According to a Nikkei Asian Review report, startup investment rose 150 percent between 2013 and 2017. Additionally,...

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Wasatch Mountains, Salt Lake City is home to countless startup success stories, a booming population and a high quality of life, punctuated by its world famous ski resorts. Experience data company Qualtrics, based in nearby Provo, was one of the earliest tech companies in Utah that proved it was possible to compete with its rivals in Silicon Valley, despite the state's limited local talent pool. The suc...

Known for its big banks and wealth, Switzerland's investors are now turning their attention to innovative entrepreneurs solving the world's most pressing problems.With some of the top schools and universities in Europe, the country boasts a well-educated domestic talent pool intent on building the businesses of the future. Last year, VCs invested more than EUR1 billion in Swiss startups. In the 2019 Global Ecosystem Report, the Lausanne-Bern-G...

In addition to a rich history of art, architecture and food, Brussels boasts a reputation as a hub for global affairs and commerce. For the city's startup ecosystem, this international flavor has helped foster a new generation of innovators. The local government has invested significantly in programs and initiatives designed to promote entrepreneurship (especially among students and recent college graduates) and the results are starting to sho...

With over 1, 300 tech startups, Barcelona's ecosystem is booming. From gaming to mobile tech, investors are splashing the cash, Barcelona ranks fourth in Europe in capital investment. A rich history of renowned science and health research institutions has meant that a quarter of all biotech companies in Spain now call Catalonia home. With government initiatives galore and an international talent pool, it has never been easier to build your bus...

From fashion to design to technology, Tokyo's industries are at the forefront of innovation. The city is also an international business hub, with 75 percent of all foreign companies in Japan calling it home. Given the presence of so many established businesses, it should come as no surprise that there is a significant network of investors and resources to help startups grow.Startup Guide Tokyo will be packed with city essentials, case studies,...

What do Tinder, Hulu and SpaceX have in common? They all have roots in Los Angeles, one of the most dynamic cities in the world for tech, gaming and entertainment startups. LA has the third largest startup ecosystem in the US, according to the 2018 Global Startup Ecosystem Report. The city also boasts five of Forbes' top 30 colleges nationwide. Throw in the rich history of LA as the world's epicenter for arts and entertainment, and you've got ...

When some people think of Cairo, they think of pyramids and ancient civilizations. But today, the Egyptian capital - ranked by a 2018 UN report as the most attractive African city for foreign investment - is known as a blossoming startup hub buzzing with youthful energy.It shouldn't come as a surprise that the city is experiencing a rapid rise in entrepreneurship. With an extensive network of accelerators, incubators, VCs, angel groups and cow...

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Paris is known for its romance, beauty and history, the city attracts millions of tourists every year. But its booming startup scene shows that Paris has much more than just romance on offer. Home to an increasingly growing tech landscape and Station F - Europe's largest tech incubator - Paris is set to become one of the main startup capitals in the continent, alongside London and Berlin.Startup Guide Paris Vol. 2 is filled with city-focused t...