Arab Startup Competition

Our journey with the MITEF Arab Startup Competition coincided with the start of lockdowns, and everything moved online in an instant and in no time everything was up and running and perfectly organized. There are many programs out there today... read more Our journey with the MITEF Arab Startup Competition coincided with the start of lockdowns, and everything moved online in an instant and in no time everything was up and running and perfectly organized. There are many programs out there today with workshops, sessions, mentoring and talks, but MITEF went beyond that and provided much more with continued support and opening opportunities that last way past the end of the program. It was a great pleasure and was and still is an amazing opportunity to be part of the MITEF Arab Startup Competition’s alumni. Thank you for all you’ve done and are still doing. view less

Khadija Elbedweihy
Praxilabs

We have participated in several competitions around the globe but the caliber at the MITEF Arab Startup is on a different level, a truly unique experience. As a semi finalist, we were assigned our own mentor to support our success!

Faysal ElChamaa
Roboads

The competition was organized and presented at the highest possible level, an incredible and valuable experience for any founder, entrepreneur, or startup.

Suhail Khoury
Soul artists

The MITEF Arab Startup Competition was a very fruitful experience for Tawazon. After our participation and winning in the 2020 competition, Tawazon had the opportunity to enhance and develop excellent collaborations and connections with partners across the Middle East. Some... read more The MITEF Arab Startup Competition was a very fruitful experience for Tawazon. After our participation and winning in the 2020 competition, Tawazon had the opportunity to enhance and develop excellent collaborations and connections with partners across the Middle East. Some of the notable collaborations were with larger universities and companies such as MIT, Abdul Latif Jameel, Apple, and more.
We greatly appreciate MITEF's support to young startups and are glad to extend our collaboration. view less

Suna Zoabi
Tawazon

It was great to be part of the MIT Enterprise Forum Arab Startup Competition, particularly at such an early stage in our business lifecycle in Saudi Arabia. It greatly contributed to our visibility, and gave us great access to important stakeholders across the ecosystem - startups, regulators, and potential customers.

Peter May
Trella

The MITEF Arab Startup Competition was a great opportunity for Valify to gain exposure across the Middle East and connect with key players in the region. It provided us an opportunity to revisit our pitch and re-calibrate the way we... read more The MITEF Arab Startup Competition was a great opportunity for Valify to gain exposure across the Middle East and connect with key players in the region. It provided us an opportunity to revisit our pitch and re-calibrate the way we communicate our value proposition. The organization of the event itself was very structured for a remote competition, and they made the process as easy as possible. view less

Ibrahim Eid
Valify

The year I took part in the competition, everything was happening virtually behind the laptop, I wasn't motivated but felt obligated to remain engaged. Not only did MITEF offer high quality training during the competition, but they also managed to... read more The year I took part in the competition, everything was happening virtually behind the laptop, I wasn't motivated but felt obligated to remain engaged. Not only did MITEF offer high quality training during the competition, but they also managed to create an award ceremony of a kind. Winning the 14th edition of this competition holds a special place in my heart, for offering me the exposure I needed to expand my startup, the opportunity to network with other fellow entrepreneurs, and more importantly to represent my country Lebanon! view less

Sara Dsouki
Speetra Design Studio

The competition for us was an incredible experience not only for the amazing mentors and prizes but also because we found our first investor at the event. It's a fantastic platform for any start-up looking to learn and grow.

Maria de Freitas
Umore