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SBWC is sponsoring 10 female entrepreneurs and start-ups at GITEX Future Stars |
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The Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) is calling on all female entrepreneurs and start-up owners to apply for a chance to be one of the 10 start-ups it will sponsor during GITEX Future Stars, which will run between October 14-18, 2018 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). SBWC, one of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment’s three entities, will be participating in GITEX Future Stars, one of the fastest growing startup event in MENA & South Asia, for the third year in a row, where it will sponsor 10 start-up pods that it will be dedicating to 10 deserving female entrepreneurs whose businesses have an element of technology. It’s not a prerequisite to be a SBWC member,however, those interested need to apply for SBWC’s complementary membership before sumbittting their application for the pods. Last year, SBWC’s member, Sharene Lee from Melltoo, who was awarded one of the pods, won $15,000 for the “Best Female Led Start-up” at the event. Sheikha Hind Majid Al Qassimi, Acting Chairperson of SBWC said: “SBWC strives to empower businesswomen and entrepreneurs to realise their business ambitions and goals, and this event is one of the many ways in which SBWC achieves this. Women are encouraged to seize this opportunity and apply to be one of the start-ups that will be sponsored by SBWC.” “The opportunities are endless for the women who will participate, as they will have the chance to engage with talented peers and get the opportunity to showcase their ideas to an audience of potential buyers and investors from across the globe, as well as participate in the various pitch competitions and gain exposure.” she added. GITEX Future Stars is an event that brings a world-class gathering of industry innovators, government leaders, technology creators, and future-forward thinkers. The participants will be competing in the third largest pitch fund, GITEX Supernova Challenge, where the total assigned prized is $180,000 across 9 categories. All categories are open for applicants and each with a cash prize of US$10,000. |
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