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Jordan hosts Green Forward (meso level) conference 2025 to advance the green and circular economy

On 5 August 2025, Green Forward officially launched its meso-level support programme for Jordanian Business Support Organisations (BSOs) with an international conference in Amman, Jordan. Funded by the European Union and implemented by SPARK at the meso level, in partnership with the Jordan Chamber of Industry – JCI and its Center of...

Stichting SPARK

2025-11-14 11:01:27

Green Forward (Meso): Empowering Egypt’s green transition through business support organisations

In October 2025, Egypt hosted a key milestone of SPARK’s Green Forward meso-level intervention, funded by the European Union and implemented in Egypt in partnership with GESR – Misr El Kheir Foundation. GESR – MEK collaborated with Techne Summit, an international investment and entrepreneurship event held in Egypt that focuses on the...

Stichting SPARK

2025-11-14 10:37:58

Communication: The Key to Self-Development and Personal Growth

In today’s world, communication is not just a means of exchanging information; it’s a powerful tool for self-development and building strong relationships. Effective communication helps us express our thoughts, understand others, and create supportive networks that encourage growth. Why Is Communication Essential for Self-Development? 1. Learning from Others:By actively listening...

Farah Esmaeel

2025-03-23 08:40:10

Market Research & Assessment (Palestine Launchpad with Google)

Summary The report assesses the Palestinian ICT sector, identifying a significant mismatch between the supply of skilled graduates and the demand for technical and soft skills. Approximately 1,750 companies employ around 13,500 people in the sector, but ICT graduates face a high unemployment rate of over 50%. This stems from insufficient practical training, outdated curricula, and a lack of...

Samer Haffar

2025-02-10 18:16:51

MANUAL ON ESTABLISHING A BUSINESS INCUBATOR

The manual on establishing a business incubator delves into the concept of technology-based companies incubation, aiming to accelerate the growth of startups by providing workspace, shared facilities, and business support services. It emphasizes the importance of networking, funding sources, and promoting technology entrepreneurship. Through programs like Badir in Saudi Arabia,...

Samer Haffar

2025-02-10 17:35:48

STARTUP ACCELERATOR PROGRAMMES: A Practice Guide

Accelerator programmes provide funding and support to startups in exchange for equity, with the goal of growing the startups and generating a return on investment. There are variations in funding structures, such as convertible debt notes or staged funding. It is crucial to consider the best funding structure for the accelerator’s goals and the needs of the supported startups....

Samer Haffar

2025-02-10 17:22:33

Minimum Viable Accelerator: Planning, Starting and Improving Startup Accelerator Programs under a Lean Approach

This paper introduces the concept of a Minimum Viable Accelerator (MVA) as a lean accelerator program to enhance the performance of accelerator programs. The MVA framework includes six stages: preparation, awareness, application, program, demo day, and post demo day. It emphasizes validated learning, resource efficiency, involving stakeholders, guerrilla marketing, selecting high-potential...

Samer Haffar

2025-02-10 14:51:48

Manual for the sustainability assessment of start-ups

The manual for the sustainability assessment of start-ups was developed by the Borderstep Institute for Innovation and Sustainability and Forum Nachhaltige Geldanlagen. It aims to support investors in identifying sustainable start-ups, drive sustainability-oriented business model development, and provide a basis for funding and support organizations. The manual assesses criteria such as...

Samer Haffar

2025-02-10 14:23:54

Human Resources for Startups

The text discusses federal employment laws and regulations impacting startups, including Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It emphasizes the importance of compliance to ensure fair treatment of employees and avoid legal liabilities. The text also covers key HR functions such as recruiting, hiring, and management...

Samer Haffar

2025-02-10 14:17:21

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