MIT Enterprise Forum Arab Startup Competition 2021 for the MENA Region
Published: 29 Sep 2020
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MIT Enterprise Forum Arab Startup Competition (ASC) is a yearly competition initiated by the MIT Enterprise Forum Pan Arab since 2006. This annual competition is designed to empower entrepreneurs and foster an eco-system of innovation and entrepreneurship in the Arab Region. ASC pits entrepreneurs in three different tracks: Ideas, Startups, and Social Entrepreneurship Track. The winning teams are awarded prize money in equity-free funds and benefit from a range of other activities including top tier training, mentorship, coaching, media exposure, and great networking opportunities.
MITEF Enterprise Forum Arab Startup Competition
Benefits of MITEF Enterprise Forum Arab Startup Competition
- The winners of the competition are granted equity-free prize money, hence the MIT Enterprise Forum Pan Arab does not have any ownership entitlements to the startup.
- MIT Enterprise Forum Pan Arab will cover the travel expenses for up to 2 members per semifinalist team. The travel expenses covered include flight tickets, accommodation, and transportation from/to the boot camp venue (if needed).
- MIT Enterprise Forum Pan Arab does not guarantee to help with the Visas.
Requirements for MITEF Enterprise Forum Arab Startup Competition
- To be eligible to apply to the competition, your idea/startup should consist of at least 2 team members, knowing that team member profiles are crucial criteria in evaluating an application.
- Entrepreneurs from all ages may apply.
Selection Process
Timeline
- Sept 29, 2020 Applications open for submissions
- Dec 15, 2020 Deadline for submissions
- Jan 14, 2021 Semifinalists announcement
- Jan – Feb 2021 Semifinalists Bootcamp
- Mar 2021 Virtual conference and awards ceremony
Application Deadline
December 15, 2020How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF) on mitarabcompetition.com to apply
- Create an account or log in if you already have one
- Select the language in which you wish to apply with
- Select the track
- Fill out the application form
- Submit the application before the deadline
Note that you may save your application answers without submitting.
For more details, visit MITEF website
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