Startup Genome

The Rising Omani Startups Programme and Startup Genome have teamed up to spotlight Muscat’s entrepreneurial ecosystem in the #GSER2024. “We are aware of the importance of the small and medium enterprises sector and the entrepreneurship sector, especially startups that are based on innovation, artificial intelligence, and advanced technologies. We are training young people and enabling them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by this vital sector to be a basic building block in the national economy,” says His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik Al Said, Sultan of Oman. Location, neutral political environment, free-trade zones, and tax exemptions for investors are cited as reasons a startup should move to the ecosystem. For more insights into the Muscat ecosystem, read more: https://buff.ly/3A9J1Gp #Muscat #startup #startupecosystem #founder #innovation

We are excited to announce our next Ecosystem Leadership Forum! Apply to join us at the first ever Startup Genome Ecosystem Leadership Forum in the UAE on October 15, co-hosted by GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World and Expand North Star. We will bring together leaders from ecosystems around the world for engaging discussions, collaboration, and networking opportunities. Panel discussion topics will include Global Commercialization for Massive Economic Impact and Deep Tech from R&D to Commercialization. Spots are limited - apply to attend now: https://buff.ly/3LNtCy0

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) and Startup Genome have teamed up to spotlight Sharjah’s entrepreneurial ecosystem in the #GSER2024. “Spearheading Sharjah's entrepreneurial movement, Sheraa is amplifying support for startups with the Centers of Excellence and shaping the future across Advanced Manufacturing, Edtech, Cleantech, and Creative Industries. Combined with an exceptional talent pool and academic network, this focus reinforces Sharjah’s status as a leading destination for innovators,” says Najla Al-Midfa, CEO of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa). Sharjah's $1.5 billion annual investment in education, 33 industrial zones, and the Sharjah Investors Services Center (SAEED) are cited as reasons a startup should move to the ecosystem. For more insights into the Sharjah ecosystem, read more: https://lnkd.in/d5Eta_3 #Sharjah #startup #startupecosystem #founder #innovation

🚀 Insights from the #GSER2024: In a spotlight on the sub-Saharan Africa region, we share the top ecosystems, dive into the rankings, and highlight insights from ecosystem leaders. Discover the top sub-Saharan Africa ecosystems: https://buff.ly/3Yrxhcj #subSaharanAfrica #startup #startupecosystem #innovation

In an exclusive article, Dan Herman, PhD, CEO of Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON), discusses why supporting intellectual property protection matters for your startup ecosystem. “Amidst this boom, the competitiveness of markets for technology products and services and the ultimate race for sales and revenue has never been more intense,” Dan says. “There’s absolutely no time to lose for startups that are seeking to scale and win global markets.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eNQAhbsT #IntellectualProperty #startup #startupecosystem

🚀 Insights from the #GSER2024: Blockchain is the decentralized data storage method secured by cryptography taking the Fintech sub-sector by storm. Insights into Blockchain include: • One of the most prominent players in the Georgian startup scene is Tether.io, an international Blockchain giant with a net profit of $4.52 billion in the first quarter of 2024. • The Blockchain Summit Latam 2023 took place in Bogotá, attracting 1,500 attendees to discuss the latest Fintech developments in the region. • Miami Blockchain startup QuickNode ⚡ raised an $88M Series B round, bolstering the ecosystem’s startup funding. • Bahrain’s Bank ABC is the first bank in the Middle East to introduce instant Blockchain payments. • Johannesburg is home to many of Africa’s leading banks and financial institutions. Blockchain Africa Conference 2023 was held there in March. For more insights into Blockchain, click here: https://buff.ly/4efwzUY #Blockchain #startup #startupecosystem #founder #innovation

Malta, nestled in the heart of the Mediterranean, is home to a rapidly emerging startup ecosystem. The island nation — distinguished by its strategic, enticing location and transparent, government-backed startup ecosystem — is growing its presence on the global startup scene. In a #GSER2024 feature, we take an in-depth look at highlights of the Malta ecosystem, including: • Malta’s Ecosystem Value increased 39% in the GSER 2024 thanks to several recent large exits over $50 million. • Economic development agency Malta Enterprise launched Start in Malta - a tailor-made initiative with an aim of harnessing the local ecosystem and attracting startups to co-locate there. • Malta is on a mission to minimize bureaucracy and enhance its proposition through its Startup Framework, a roadmap that fosters transparency and caters to the needs of startups. • Expatriates comprise 38% of Malta’s workforce, reflecting the island’s reputation as a cosmopolitan village that welcomes all. Learn more about Malta’s magnetism: https://buff.ly/3WCuITq #Malta #startup #startupecosystem #founder #innovation

🚀 Insights from the #GSER2024: Serbia is a growing tech hub with a renowned engineering talent pool punctuated by the innovation focus of Belgrade and Novi Sad. Highlights of the ecosystem include: • In 2023, Serbia achieved record foreign trade goods exchange, a total exceeding $86 billion. • The Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia works in the development and application of scientific knowledge, the promotion of innovations, technological development and the provision of larger investments, as well as the creation of a favorable system for the development and promotion of innovations, so that Serbia continues to keep pace with world practice and achievements. • Serbian Business Angel Network of the Inicijativa „Digitalna Srbija“ (Digital Serbia Initiative) has invested a total of €1 million. • Game development is one of the most promising sub-sectors in Serbia, with 120+ studios employing close to 3,000 professionals. Discover more about the Belgrade and Novi Sad startup ecosystem: https://buff.ly/4d1et8o #Belgrade #NoviSad #startup #startupecosystem #founder #innovation

In the #GSER2024, Rob Moffat, Partner, Balderton Capital highlights how recent trends are impacting startup success. Discover more about the state of the global startup economy: https://lnkd.in/gYP8Htxx #startup #startupecosystem #founder #innovation

Kerala Startup Mission and Startup Genome have teamed up to spotlight Kerala’s entrepreneurial ecosystem in the #GSER2024. “Building on Kerala’s dynamic Startup ecosystem that drives the forefront of transformative innovations, we are now pivoting towards Deep Tech, investing in talent and infrastructure to nurture groundbreaking startups in advanced technologies,” says Pinarayi Vijayan, Honourable Chief Minister of Kerala. The AI, Big Data & Analytics, Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics, and Life Sciences sectors are highlighted for their density of talent, support resources, and startup activity. For more insights into the Kerala ecosystem, read more: https://buff.ly/3ydrmgg #Kerala #startup #startupecosystem #founder #innovation