Ecosystem Development Programs
Flat6Labs hosts hackathons, bootcamps and incubator programs to attract entrepreneurial talent and generate new venture concepts.
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE APPLYING
Once you are accepted into one of our Ecosystem Development Programs, you will receive a magnitude of benefits, ranging from mentorship, coaching, and business development to a regional network of investors, entrepreneurs, and experts who can help you kick off your startup.
A couple of pointers you should keep in mind:
- You will need to be fully committed and available for all the program’s sessions to get the most out of the program.
- It is preferable that you would be located in the city where the program is being held.
- Egypt
- Tunisia
- KSA
Makers – Contech Entrepreneurship Innovation Program
Makers - ConTech Innovation Program powered by Flat6Labs and in partnership with SIAC and Dar-Al-Handasah, is an Egypt-based program focusing on developing the contech (construction technology) ecosystem
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Know MoreThemar AgriTech Acceleration Program
SANAD and Flat6Labs launch the Agritech Accelerator Program to help Agritech startups across Egypt Governance succeed by providing support to build products, test market fit and improve business models.
Know MoreESLSCA Incubation Program
Flat6Labs, in partnership with ESLSCA, has launched a unique innovation & entrepreneurship program dedicated to supporting ESLSCA as a leader in innovation by enabling current ESLSCA students to build viable and sustainable businesses through an incubation program.
Know MoreEbda’y
Flat6Labs in partnership with Entrepreneurship Academy powered by SANAD is launching a pre-acceleration program focusing on the empowerment of female entrepreneurship and developing their validated concepts to the growth stage.
Know MoreDICE Program
Flat6Labs in partnership with Hatch Ideas-UK is launching an Accelerator Program funded by the British Council’s program for Developing Inclusive and Creative Economies (DICE). The program is focusing on the empowerment of entrepreneurs in order to encourage them to establish creative and social startups.
Know MoreStartEgypt
‘StartEgypt’ provides a pre-acceleration incubation program, established to inspire and support millions of Egyptian entrepreneurs in the field of social impact enterprises.
Know MoreIgnite Tunisia
Ignite Tunisia is a program that aims to gather 27 support structures located in the different regions of Tunisia from North to South and support them in their approach to entrepreneurs and their communities. Ignite Tunisia by Flat6Labs is a program supported by the European Union in Tunisia as part of the Innov'i - EU4Innovation project and implemented by Expertise France.
Know MoreEbda’Y Tunisia
Ebda'Y Tunisia is a program to empower women entrepreneurs in Tunisia. The goal of this program is to organize workshops dedicated to women and to invite successful women guest-speakers as well as entrepreneurs to conduct these workshop and trainings. This program is supported by the IFC International Finance Corporation and Startup Tunisia by Smart Capital.
Know MoreGreen4Youth
Supported by Hivos and by the IFC, Impact Partner and Flat6Labs have launched the Green4Youth initiative to develop economic empowerment of North African youth in the green economies, with a focus on Tunisia.
Know MoreCRC Tunisia Innovation Champions Program
UNICEF and Flat6Labs Tunis are working hand in hand to boost innovation among youth and implement an entrepreneurship mindset that will tackle children’s daily challenges in education, health, water, sanitation & protection.
Know MoreMisk Startup Bootcamps Powered by Flat6Labs
The Misk Startup Bootcamps Powered by Flat6Labs is a unique and exciting innovation and entrepreneurship program focused on fostering the local Saudi talent.
Know MoreGreen4Youth
Supported by Hivos and by the IFC, Impact Partner and Flat6Labs have launched the Green4Youth initiative to develop economic empowerment of North African youth in the green economies, with a focus on Tunisia.
Know MoreThemar AgriTech Acceleration Program
SANAD and Flat6Labs launch the Agritech Accelerator Program to help Agritech startups across Egypt Governance succeed by providing support to build products, test market fit and improve business models.
Know MoreMakers – Contech Entrepreneurship Innovation Program
Makers - ConTech Innovation Program powered by Flat6Labs and in partnership with SIAC and Dar-Al-Handasah, is an Egypt-based program focusing on developing the contech (construction technology) ecosystem
Know MoreESLSCA Incubation Program
Flat6Labs, in partnership with ESLSCA, has launched a unique innovation & entrepreneurship program dedicated to supporting ESLSCA as a leader in innovation by enabling current ESLSCA students to build viable and sustainable businesses through an incubation program.
Know MoreEbtekar Program
GIZ and Flat6Labs launch the Ebtekar Agri Digital Acceleration Program for Agri Digital and Water Conservation startups operating in Digital Agriculture
Know MoreStartEgypt
‘StartEgypt’ provides a pre-acceleration incubation program, established to inspire and support millions of Egyptian entrepreneurs in the field of social impact enterprises.
Know MoreSUPPORT & OFFERINGS
Ideation Sessions
Mentorship & Coaching
Business & Technical Support
Exposure to Investors & Business Opportunities
Awards for Best Startups
Grant Funding
Access to a Regional Network
Fast Track to Flat6Labs Seed Programs
Access to Follow-on Funding
SELECTION PROCESS
- Applications
- Interviews
- Ecosystem Development Program
- Graduation
- Post Program Support & Growth
Applications
We announce the opening of our new cycle(s) through the official channels of communication (website, social media, events, …etc.). Interested entrepreneurs can apply for the Ecosystem Development Program through our website by filling in a form that details the basics of your idea or company.
Interviews
Once all applications have been submitted, our team carefully reviews every application (using a predefined framework) and selects the best applicants to be called in for an interview. The team further explores the applicants – who they are, why they are building a company, how well they know their market and what problem they want to solve.
Ecosystem Development Program
Upon being admitted to any of our programs, the participating teams will be taking part in multiple events and initiatives that help them to tackle specific impact sectors as well as receive mentorship, coaching, technical training, corporate access and more services that allows them to build market-ready business concepts.
Graduation
An event featuring the startups that participated in the program during that year. The teams get an opportunity to present their businesses to investors, leading business professionals, coaches and mentors. This event is an excellent opportunity for the teams to expand their business connections in order to take their idea or startup to an even more advanced stage.
Post Program Support & Growth
Upon successful completion of the program, the teams will automatically be listed as ‘Program Alumni’ and will receive post program support that includes investment and exposure opportunities.
CURRENT OPEN APPLICATIONS
Makers – Contech Entrepreneurship Innovation Program
Starts:01 Nov 2024 | Ends:28 Feb 2025Makers - ConTech Innovation Program powered by Flat6Labs and in partnership with SIAC and Dar-Al-Handasah, is an Egypt-based program focusing on developing the contech (construction technology) ecosystem
Apply now Deadline to apply 23 Sep 2024