Although a significant amount of funds were invested in MENA start-ups in the past decade, 28% failed in their initial years.
The research institute aims to boost emerging businesses' potential using laser-based technologies.
The 20 selected digital start-ups will receive mentoring from global and local experts.
The developers showcased the innovative products and services they created for local communities and the global market.
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The ticketing company believes the purchase will give it access to South African sporting events.
The site features a variety of restaurants, chefs and home bakers offering freshly prepared home-cooked meals.
The accelerator group sets up an African footprint with its first Cape Town-based programme for start-ups.
The three institutions are determined to discover more ways to enter the multibillion-dollar m-health sector.
A new locally-developed app collates pricing information from wholesalers to boost the buying power of informal traders.
The device displays company logos on start-up or a?Flash video?while idle, and business-relevant apps are accessed straight from the operating panel.
The payments company urges late-stage commerce start-ups to apply to participate in its annual Start Path Global class.