The MIT Enterprise Forum Arab Business Plan Competition is in its 5th edition for this year, 2011-2012, and it is designed to encourage entrepreneurs in the Arab region to start their businesses and, ultimately, create a nest of leading firms in the Arab world. The idea could be in any sector (Creative industries, Construction/Engineering/ Education/ Environment/Food and Agro Business/Health and Healthcare/Entertainment/ICT/Services, etc.).
You are strongly recommended to submit an idea that is innovative, scalable with a positive impact on the community. Winning teams get the chance to win up to $65,000 in addition to the needed support to get their ideas to the next level.

Eligibility Criteria:

• At least three team members per application entry;
• At least two of the three team members must be Arab nationals;
• The business idea should be implemented in one of the Arab world countries with potential to grow regionally and globally;

Shortly after filling in below information, you will receive a password in your e-mail inbox that will enable you to access the application system via the login area on the Home page.

• First Name:
  
  


• Last Name:
  
  


• E-mail Address:
  
  
• Country of Submission:
  
  Algeria Bahrain Egypt Iraq Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Libya Mauritania Morocco Somalia Djibouti Yemen Oman Sudan UAE Saudi Arabia Qatar Syria Palestine Tunisia Other: Please specify
  
  (i.e. France, USA, etc… )
• How did you learn about the Competition ?
  
  
  Launch Event in UAE
  MIT Enterprise Forum Website
  TV
  Google Ads
  Facebook
  Universities
  Local Sponsors
  Mass E-mailing
  Word of Mouth
  Arab Net Road Show
  Other: Please specify
  (i.e. blogs, business websites, news portals, conferences, etc…)
  
  
• Your Application will be written in:
  
  
  English
  French

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  The deadline for submissions is now extended to January 15th, 2012