Community Partners

FlairsTech

FlairsTech is an international IT and Software Services company with over 1000 employees in five (5) offices on three (3) continents supporting thousands of projects. Over 100 global organizations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia rely on us daily for our Software Development, BPO / Customer Operations, B2C and B2B Support Services, Customer Experience, and innovative Digital/ Business Solutions.  

SME Street

SME Street is a knowledge-oriented ecosystem for MSMEs and Startups, focusing on adding value to entrepreneurial success stories and enabling a growth-oriented business roadmap. 

Bulgarian Association of Information Technologies

BAIT was established with the mission to protect the common interests of its members by actively working for the establishing of the digital society in our country, the development of the Bulgarian ICT industry, ICT professionals and the ICT market as a whole.

BAIT is the biggest, most representative and influential branch organization in the sphere of ICT in Bulgaria. Established in 1995, presently 100+ member companies are enlisted in it with 16 000 ICT specialists working for them who generate 4% of the country's GDP. The Association includes companies in the trend of hardware, software, system integration, networks, telecommunications, Internet suppliers, IoT, Cybersecurity, ERP systems, Game developers, etc. 

International Group of Artificial Intelligence

Pakistan IT Industry Association

UAE Genetic Diseases Association

The UAE Genetic Diseases Association (UAEGDA) in the United Arab Emirates is a non-profit organization that provides support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by genetic diseases. Founded in 2004 by H.E. Dr. Maryam Matar as a dedication to the memory of His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founding father of the U.A.E. and it has rapidly become a leading voice in the field of genetic diseases in the UAE, working tirelessly to promote awareness and understanding of these conditions and to improve the lives of those affected by them. We are proud to be sharing our expertise and knowledge for the community locally, regionally, and internationally

PRO Robots

PRO Robots is a global media project about robotics and high-tech trends with more than 1.5m subscribers worldwide. We inform people about cutting-edge technologies that can improve their lives. Follow us and stay tuned for the best content about robotics.

Wasabih

Wasabih is creating the largest community for professionals to connect and business to grow in the global and diverse Halal Economy. Official Community Partner of MIHAS 2023 and Halal Expo Indonesia 2023, join the professional event communities of these events and many others on Wasabih App. 

ALPACA

Alpaca is a developer-first embedded financial technologies platform that’s raised over $100m in funding. Alpaca offers its developer community and 100+ partner network globally stock and crypto trading, real-time market data, and an end-to-end brokerage infrastructure through modern APIs.

Canadian Business Council Abu Dhabi

The Canadian Business Council Abu Dhabi has been creating trusted connections since 2005. We strive to promote business relations, commerce and investment between Canada and the UAE, with a particular focus on the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Our membership includes Canadian as well as interested non-Canadian members who are leading corporates, executives, decision makers and professionals working in a wide array of sectors, both here in the UAE and back home in Canada. They are motivated to build business relationships and trade between Canada and the UAE and promoting Canadian businesses and products. We work closely with the Canadian Embassy, Consulate and Trade Commissioner Service in the UAE. 

Cyber Security Experts Association Ghana

“Enabling a safer digital landscape, the Cyber Security Expert Association Ghana unites cybersecurity professionals across the nation. Our collective aims encompass networking, knowledge exchange, policy advocacy, and public education for a resilient cyber environment.”

Digital Euro Association

The Digital Euro Association (DEA) is a think tank specializing in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), stablecoins, crypto assets, and other forms of digital money. In particular, we focus on the private and the public digital euro.

The Digital Euro Association (DEA) is an independent voice of society, committed to advancing values such as freedom, privacy, and transparent governance in digital money.

The DEA is independent and not affiliated with the Eurosystem nor any European organization.

The Emirates Angels Investors Association

The Emirates Angels investors association is a non-profit association and is officially registered Under the Ministry of Social development in the UAE and Support from the ministry of Economy.

We noticed a gap in the early stage investments in the ecosystem and we are here to fill in that gap through our investors network. As they say Birds of a feather flock together. As a team, we believe that once the network effect kicks in investors in startups will have a better chance of seeing a return in their investments and startups will have a better chance in succeeding.

Iraqi Business Council

IBCJ is a significant economic organization that brings together key Iraqi businessmen and investors.     Its role is to network and establish business & trade relations between its members and their business counterparts in other countries. IBCJ has more than 400 members and 3500 registered companies that have implemented an unlimited number of projects in Iraq across different sectors. IBCJ facilitates business and trade between Iraqi companies and their international counterparts by providing "company profile" services, promoting products, and organizing conferences and B2B meetings to help companies evaluate potential business partners.

PLAYBOOK

Playbook is a leading edtech platform focused on transforming leadership, embracing diversity and empowering the future for women globally.

With an award-winning leadership team that is fully female-founded, the network has been making waves regionally and internationally with 3,600+ members in 200+ cities across 50+ countries and 26 industry verticals. As a powerful membership network and career ecosystem Playbook has a cinematic library of masterclasses, executive speaker sessions, workshops, a virtual networking lounge, curated resources, 1:1 coaching and mentorship opportunities, marketplaces for jobs, perks and much more! It is trusted by sector-leading organisations across the MENA region who onboard their global teams to accelerate their career and personal growth.

The platform has been a winner of the Female Founder track at GITEX Global 2022, National Winners of the Entrepreneurship World Cup, winner of Leader of Tomorrow at the Mastercard EntrepreneurshipME Women SME Awards and recently winners of the Ibtikar MEWIIN award. Arab News has recognised them as the Startup of the Week and highlighted them in their key feature Made in KSA - the female entrepreneurs helping to grow Saudi Arabia's economy.

Russian Business Council

RBC serves as a bridge between Russia and the UAE, and is the only Russian business association in the region. It facilitates trade and business relations between the UAE and Russia, while providing channels for people interested in enhancing trade and investment ties to communicate and meet.

Startupbootcamp

Startupbootcamp is one of the leading startup accelerators in Europe, empowering entrepreneurs and fostering innovation. We support founders across all stages of their entrepreneurial journey, via investment, relevant connections, and resources - driving and amplifying their impact. With a mission to invest in 100,000 startups within the next 10 years, Startupbootcamp is dedicated to creating a more sustainable and inclusive future.

CoinPedia

500 Global

500 Global is a venture capital firm with $2.4 billion in assets under management that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies, focusing on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth.

Canadian Business Council Dubai

The Canadian Business Council under the auspicious of Dubai Chamber assists Canadian-related companies and professionals establishing or operating/working in Dubai and the UAE, through business networking and connections, information exchange, and a continued connection to Canada

Information and Communications Technology Association of Jordan

The Information and Communications Technology Association of Jordan (int@j), founded in 2000, is a membership-based ICT and IT Enabled Services (ITES) industry advocacy, support and networking association.  

IT Ukraine Association

The IT Ukraine Association was founded in 2004 by leading IT-companies of Ukraine. During the years of active work, the Association has become the largest community of service IT-companies in Ukraine and unites more than 130 leading Software Development companies and over 90 thousand IT professionals locally and internationally

Singapore Fintech Association

Singapore FinTech Association is a cross-industry, non-profit initiative intended to be a platform designed to facilitate collaboration between all market participants and stakeholders in the FinTech ecosystem. The goal is to promote engagement in the FinTech ecosystem through events, membership programs, and knowledge sharing

Artificial Intelligence Society of Hong Kong

The Artificial Intelligence Society of Hong Kong is a non-profit organization dedicated to the further development of the tremendous AI technologies and broad adoption. We aim to develop inquiry and curiosity about AI among those who are not in direct contact with this terrific science. We have organized over 200 AI related events, seminars and conferences in Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai with our winning strategic global partners since 2017. We have successfully created an incredible ecosystem of engaging members from local and overseas corporate, government and universities. Together the AI Society can create a great platform for specialists to share their smart ideas and amazing knowledge to help us prepare for the huge benefits and challenges that this incredible technology will create in the coming decade.

AstroLabs

Brinc

Brinc is a venture capital and accelerator firm that empowers game changers to help solve some of the world's biggest challenges.  

CAMACOL

EAVCA

EAVCA is a business membership organization that serves as the voice of private capital investors in East Africa. The association was formed to promote partnership between capital providers and business in the region, while at the same time showcasing the opportunities for investment in East Africa. EAVCA serves as the interlinking platform for public stakeholders, local businesses, and private investors, building on dialogue and industry insights to create a sustainable, informed eco-system that advances economic growth, social and environmental welfare and wealth creation in the region. EAVCA's membership comprises financing institutions such as: development finance institutions, private equity and venture capital funds, impact funds, family offices and intermediary advisory companies.

AHK Morocco

The German Moroccan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Morocco) is the competent partner for German Moroccan economic relations. AHK Morocco is the main contact point, providing expertise and advice to all stakeholders on matters related to the German or Moroccan market. With over 700 members, it has built an efficient network since 1997, based on mutual support. AHK Morocco is part of the extensive global network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK), comprising 140 branches in 92 countries. This network globally advises, supports, and represents German companies seeking to establish or expand their operations abroad.

Korea ICT Association

Kuwait Business Council

Kuwait Business Council was established in May 2016 under the umbrella of the Dubai Chamber as an independent non-profit organization. The Council aims to enhance the expertise, opportunities, and relationships of Kuwaiti businessmen and companies operating in Dubai and the Northern Emirates (Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah). Kuwait Business Council is the first of its kind for business communities outside the State of Kuwait. The Council was established as an initiative of a group of prominent Kuwaiti companies, personalities, and businessmen in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.

Philippine Business Council

Shega

Shega is in the business of making the Ethiopian and African economies make sense through integrated media, high-quality content, data, and intelligence. Shega works with a range of development organizations and private companies leveraging its deep expertise and experience in the digital economy, startups, high-growth companies, and SMEs which allowed it to be at the forefront of Ethiopia’s Innovative economy.  

Startup Wise Guys

Startup Wise Guys is one of the most active investors of early-stage startups from Europe and Africa. Founded in Estonia in 2012, Startup Wise Guys has helped more than 800 founders bring their startups to the next level. To date, Startup Wise Guys has made >400 startup investments, seen 13 exits, and achieved an overall startup survival and success rate above 77%.

StartupBlink

StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center, working to uncover the momentum of startup ecosystems globally and to accelerate their growth.

UAE-UK Business Council

The UAE-UK Business Council is a thought leadership forum that brings together senior business representatives, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders from both countries to identify and help to resolve barriers to trade and investment between the UAE and the UK.  Through our campaigns and events, we seek to identify emerging trends and opportunities for closer commercial collaboration between the two countries. We work in partnership with both the UAE and UK Governments, and through our Co-Chairs Lord Udny-Lister and HE Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh we provide strategic advice to both Governments on the interests and concerns of our member companies and the wider business community.

The Information and Communications Technology Association of Jordan-INT@J

The Information and Communications Technology Association of Jordan (int@j), founded in 2000, is a membership-based ICT and IT Enabled Services (ITES) industry advocacy, support and networking association.

The Omani Society for Education Technology

Empowering Education through Innovation: The Omani Society for Education Technology (OSET) leads educational transformation in Oman through technology integration. OSET enriches learners, educators, and communities by driving initiatives in K12 and higher education digital transformation. With one of the Middle East's largest Arabic e-learning platforms, OSET charts the future of learning. Additionally, OSET empowers non-profit organizations, fostering societal advancement. Bridging academia, industry, and government sectors, OSET nurtures collaboration, while workshops and initiatives prepare citizens for success in the digital age.

UAE – INDIA Business Council

The UAE India Business Council (UIBC) is a strategic, not-for-profit, entity being formed to support both Governments in substantially expanding bilateral trade and investment between the UAE and India.

The UAE India Business Council is the official Joint Business Chamber set up by both Governments to advance economic synergies between the UAE and India. UIBC was formally launched by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister for Foreign Affairs and Smt. Sushma Swaraj, Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs of India during the 11th Session of the India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting on 3rd September 2015 in New Delhi. UIBC acts as a nodal Council to document, highlight and facilitate the resolution of regulatory, policy or other issues faced by companies based in UAE and trading with Indian counterparts and vice-versa.

UIBC serves as a forum for bringing together businesses in the UAE and India in order to enable the sharing of opportunities and increase trade between the two nations.

UIBC also assists its members with business collaborations and joint ventures between UAE and Indian enterprises. The council also serves to provide a voice and visibility to entrepreneurs and innovators in India and the UAE for setting up businesses and boosting employment opportunities in both countries. It will continue to promote trade, investment, and integration between the two nations.

Computer Society of India

Computer Society of India is the first and largest body of computer professionals in India. It was started on 6 March 1965 by a few computer professionals and has now grown to be the national body representing computer professionals. It has 75 chapters (branches) across India, 550 student branches in engineering colleges, and more than 1,00,000 professional members which includes individual professionals, academic institutes and corporates.

She Code Africa

She Code Africa is a duly registered non-profit organisation aimed at celebrating and empowering young girls and women in tech across Africa, with technical and soft skills to improve their career path.

Acasia

The Acasia Group is a leading investing and impact platform that aims to invest and support the next generation of technology entrepreneurs in the Middle East and Africa. The group is made up of three business units: Acasia Angels, Acasia Impact, and Acasia Ventures. Established in 2011, Acasia Group (formerly The Cairo Angels) is built by the region, for the region and has three offices in Cairo, Dubai and Lagos.

Moringa School

Moringa is a multi-disciplinary learning-accelerator committed to closing the skills gap in Africa’s job market by providing transformative tech-based learning. Founded in April 2014, Moringa School plays a pivotal role in developing and nurturing high potential individuals who are passionate about technology and want to take a lead role in Software Engineering and other tech-based programs.

U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council

The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is the premier business organization dedicated to advancing bilateral commercial relations. By leveraging its extensive networks in the U.S. and in the region, the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council provides unparalleled access to senior decision makers in business and government with the aim of deepening bilateral trade and investment.

Canada UAE Business Council

The Canada-UAE Business Council (CUBC) is the premier non-profit, non-partisan, business-led organization facilitating greater trade and investment between Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Membership is by invitation only and is focused at the executive level. Board members are leading companies in Canada and the UAE.

Italian Business Council Dubai & Northern Emirates

The Italian Business Council Dubai & Northern Emirates is an active non-profit association in Dubai among Italian and U.A.E. companies and businessmen that operate and/or have business relations with Italy and the United Arab Emirates. The Italian Business Council Dubai & Northern Emirates (IBCD) was established in 2003 and is officially acknowledged by the Government of Dubai under the umbrella of the Dubai Chamber and the directive of H.H the Ruler’s office.

Wiki Startups

Wikistartup 1st private incubator in Tunisia, a 100% local product. Since 2011, Wiki Start Up has been encouraging the creation of innovative startups by providing a complete innovation-oriented ecosystem and facilitating their access to expertise, specific business development tools, financing and crucial connections to an international professional network enabling rapid growth.

NexaScale

NexaScale is a non-profit organization that is focused on helpingindividuals start and scale their careers in the tech industry. Ourorganization is dedicated to providing a wide range of resources andprograms to support individuals who are passionate about technology and are looking to make their mark in this fast-paced industry.

Bahrain Technology Companies Society

BTECH is a non-profit organization established in 2012 with the goal of contributing to Bahrain's ICT industry through various programs, plans, and partnerships.

ACC

We are the most respected business association in Ukraine and have built a strong, trusted brand in Ukraine’s policymaking.We advocate for the betterment of the business climate, working closely with Ukrainian and U.S. Governments. We deliver the shared voice of U.S., international and Ukrainian companies, who invested over $50 bln in Ukraine and are committed to this country. We are selective in admitting members, striving to promote the highest ethical and governance standards in our community. We are an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and an integral part of the global AmChams in Europe network. We are the largest AmCham Office in Europe with the best people to serve and care about our members since 1992. We help companies to grow, promote their services and brands. We endorse Ukraine worldwide as an investment destination.

Launch Africa Ventures

Launch Africa Ventures is a frontier Pan-African fund that invests in early-stage African startups. The firm was founded in 2020 by Zechariah George and Janade Du Plessis to solve the significant funding gap that exists in the Seed to Series A bridge funding investment landscape across Africa.

Our objective is to provide funding in that critical investment phase of a startup to enable scale and growth while creating a sustainable ecosystem.

The firm invests in B2B and B2B2C early-stage, technology-driven startups with strong management teams solving the most meaningful problems on the African continent. We have a strong belief that through the right investments, African entrepreneurs can make a positive impact in their communities and create sustainable economic growth.

Ghana Fintech and Payments Association

The Association is the foremost fintech community in the Ghanaian ecosystem serving as the sole umbrella body seeking to promote the advancement of financial technologies and payment systems in Ghana.

Operating as a Not-for-Profit Organization, the Association is well positioned to serve financial technology professionals, companies and start-ups, as well as other entities.

The Association has seen rapid engagements and traction in terms of memberships and is continuously growing each day as it aims to utilize credible partnerships to catalyze and drive adoption of fintech and payments across the region while protecting consumers in line with global standards.

Ajman University (AU)

Established in 1988 as the first private university in the GCC, Ajman University (AU) also was the first university in the UAE to admit expatriate students. AU continues to be a pioneer for inclusion, innovation, and social impact. In 2020, the University became one of the first six higher education institutions in the world to receive global accreditation from the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), UK’s independent body and a global leader in quality assurance for higher education. The 2022 QS World University Rankings lists AU as one of the top 651-700 universities globally and top 20 in the Arab region, with the 4th most international students and 7th most international faculty among institutions worldwide! AU was also awarded overall Institutional 5 QS Stars Rating along with 5 QS Stars in 8 Categories, including teaching, employability, internationalization, academic development, facilities, online learning, social responsibility and inclusiveness. 

GRMDS

GRMDS aims to serve the global community. We hope GRMDS inspires data scientists to collaborate with each other and for data scientists to participate fully in our global ecosystem.

Global Association for Research Methods and Data Science is a non-profit organization that serves all such researchers and data scientists who are interested in next-generation computing tools for research methods and data science. The association aims to empower researchers, data scientists and analysts worldwide, with certification training and special RMDS Lab frameworks specially developed for a new era of big data and AI. It manages a network of over 40,000 data science professionals, with its LinkedIn group listed among the “Top 10” for data science professionals.

The RMDS Lab team manages the Global Research Methods and Data Science organization. RMDS lab is a pioneer in developing data science and AI ecosystems, and in offering extensive assistance for data science with its unique RM4Es framework, ResearchMap, and ecosystem approach.

Google Developer Group

When you join a Google Developer Group, you'll have the opportunity to learn new skills in a variety of formats. You’ll also meet local developers virtually or in-person with similar interests in technology.  The community prides itself on being an inclusive environment where everyone and anyone interested in tech - from beginner developers to experienced professionals are welcome to join.

HackerNoon

HackerNoon is built for technologists to read, write, and publish. We are an open and international community of 15,000+ contributing writers publishing stories and expertise for 3,000,000+ curious and insightful monthly readers. Our readers are interested in cryptocurrency, blockchain, software development, programming, startups, gaming, and more.

We are an American online publishing platform founded by David Smooke in 2016. Content submitted to the platform is reviewed by HackerNoon's Editors before publication; but otherwise is entirely community-driven, in that HackerNoon publishes stories sent in by tech industry insiders from all over the world.