Creating better jobs for young people in fragile states

“This seed funding will help us create jobs and boost production”

Marwa Al-Wadawi, founder of Tafaseel, is transforming Libya's fashion scene with focus on high-quality, sustainable children's clothing. After discovering the challenges of accessing affordable…

“You can call me the ‘Queen of Waste’”

Shocked by the level of food insecurity in her country, Marwa Raed’s business, Green Gold, recycles organic waste into compost, fertiliser and other agricultural…

“We aim to enhance agricultural technology”

Salih Kocamer, and Mustafa Efe Toslak founded TARGETEK to develop an uncrewed agricultural vehicle capable of distinguishing between harmful weeds and crops, providing efficient…

“Coding is not just for the boys”

Shifaa’s childhood fascination with computers led her to pursue a career in the tech industry. Despite only 23% of the digital workforce in Lebanon…

“If you’re unhappy with what you’re doing, you can change that”

“I graduated in 2018, and it’s now 2024. This is a problem”

“AI is a rapidly growing trend, and everyone should have the skills to use AI tools”

Building a successful career in tech, means constantly upskilling and expanding your knowledge and skills to match the quickly evolving sector. Rabee AlQasem believes…

“We have taken the wheel to bring down food waste figures”

Determined to combat rampant food waste, Haus Freeze Dry is the first dry freezing food producer in Türkiye, selling food products which can retain…

“Seed funding is essential to invest in women’s ideas”

Water conservation and food security. Shaymaa Mansour from Al-Karak in Jordan confronts the desert region’s water scarcity with her business, Healthy Farms, which uses…

“Old-school farming on vast lands isn’t sustainable anymore”

Muthanna Al-Muhaisen, the founder of Hypo Farm, is leading Jordan's hydroponic farming revolution. Supported by mentorship and coaching sessions, Hypo Farm is a pioneer…

“This is gamification for good”

Yasmine Darwich's, the 23-year-old founder of DonaLeb, has created a remarkable fusion of health and philanthropy. The gamified racing app allows users to compete…

“In every line of code lies the potential to shape tomorrow’s world”

With a mission to spread coding and robotics education, Ralph and Hussein, both aged 21, co-founded RobotX. Joining the Startup Roadshow 4 competition, the…

“Simplify medical record management for everyone”

The Antabi family's new health tech startup, File in Tab, is providing a digital solution for managing and accessing medical records in Jordan. Supported…

“Electricity is a basic human right”

Ejet Elkahraba is a startup addressing Lebanon's chronic electricity crisis through a user-friendly app, providing real-time updates on power availability and outages. Founded by…

“Focus on sharpening competencies now; profits will follow”

WATR, first place winner of the Startup Roadshow 4, revolutionises water delivery by connecting tanker drivers with customers through a smart app, ensuring timely…

“Young people like us don’t wait for governments to solve climate issues”

Rahaf Abu Mayaleh, a 21-year-old health skills trainer, identified a lack of innovative tools for children's health education. Joining the STEP programme, she was…

“Need a job to get experience. Need experience to get a job”

Awad Al Khatib, a 22-year-old fresh graduate, is navigating Jordan's high youth unemployment through support from SPARK's STEP programme. With employability training from our…

“Independence begins with a steady income”

Despite dropping out of school at the age of 13, this young Syrian refugee woman is thriving within Jordan’s beauty industry with a full-time…

“I am driven by the urgent need to combat water pollution in Gaza”

In the pursuit of clean water, Salah, the founder of Blue Filter, undertook a journey from Gaza to Amsterdam, to present his innovative approach…

“At Paketman, we speak the food language”

In a world where technology is woven into the fabric of our daily lives, a new hero has stepped into the spotlight: Paketman, the…

“Do not look for a job, look for a career.”

With an internship, youth in Burundi can have real added value in the job market and a chance to hone thier skills, whilst being…

“It is such a joy to see the products of our entrepreneurs”

SPARK’s partner in Burundi, CEMAC, is founded by Claudine and Boniface. They founded a company on the streets of Bujumbura with a mission to…