Mastercard’s Accelerates Search for Startups in Middle East & Africa

Whether it is to scale their business or drive profitability, startups are increasingly looking to collaborate with corporates to both tap into their operational expertise and to test new technology.

Mastercard’s startup engagement program Start Path Global works with startups to drive new businesses forward and is launching a call for application for its 2016 class.

Start Path will be intensifying its search in Middle East and Africa (MEA) because of the vibrant startup community. Markets in the region being targeted include: South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt and the UAE, however all markets in MEA are welcome to participate.

The objective of the program is to stay close to innovations that are coming out of MEA and to drive success for the early-stage companies that are working on next-generation commerce technologies.

The six-month, virtual program will help startups from the region tackle business problems and introduce them to new opportunities around the globe.

The startup community in MEA has been maturing steadily and the region has been churning out some interesting ideas and significant success stories.

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Each quarter, Mastercard Start Path recruits a new class of startups to embark on the six-month virtual program. The programme is currently accepting applications for its next class.

The application window to join the next class is open until Tuesday, October 11, 2016. To apply for the programme, open to all non-US based startups, visit: www.startpath.com.