Qatar: Wealthy Innovation Lab
Qatar’s startup ecosystem is undergoing profound transformation—ranking 73rd globally in the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Index with sustained growth momentum. Startups raised approximately $150 million in 2024, building on strong foundations from previous years, driven by breakthrough sectors like FinTech (35% of funding) and emerging deep tech innovation. With 99% internet penetration, strategic positioning as […]
Morocco’s Startup Ecosystem: Africa’s Innovation Bridge
Morocco’s startup ecosystem is experiencing remarkable transformation—climbing to 88th globally and 9th in Africa in the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Index with a 23.1% growth rate. Startups raised $94.96 million in 2024, nearly tripling from $33.26 million in 2023, driven by breakthrough sectors like TravelTech (53% of funding) and sustained fintech innovation. With 74% internet […]
Egypt’s Startup Ecosystem: From Crisis to Opportunity
Egypt’s startup ecosystem faces severe economic headwinds—the Egyptian pound plunged from 15 to 50 per USD in two years, inflation peaked at 37.3%, and foreign exchange shortages nearly paralyzed imports—yet this turmoil has created massive opportunities for startups solving real problems. The ecosystem produced its first unicorn (MNT-Halan at $1B+), executed Africa’s largest tech merger […]
NextStars Hosts Successful Dubai Event on Canadian Innovation and Global Scaling
Dubai, UAE – NextStars hosted its second high-impact networking event in Dubai on the sidelines of Expand North Star and GITEX, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and innovation leaders for an evening of strategic dialogue on global entrepreneurship. Roseview Global Incubator (RGI) joined as a featured guest for the occasion. The event featured a compelling fireside chat […]
Carney’s Moment and the Future of Immigration
Immigration is not just movement of people. It shapes economies and the future of nations. Watch Blayne Kumar, Nino Melikidze, Immitracker, and NextStars unpack what comes next for immigration to Canada. Immigration policy is economic policy. With renewed talk about Mark Carney and Canada’s leadership, the conversation is shifting again. Founders, investors, and advisors need […]
Selling AI to Big Logos From Canada 🇨🇦 with Mike Grandinetti
Selling AI to big logos from Canada with Mike Grandinetti. We get practical about how enterprises buy, how to earn the first yes, how to design proof first pilots, how to pass security and legal, how to structure pricing that finance approves, and how to scale from pilot to production across the United States and […]
👀 The Canadian PR Path Most Founders Miss – And Why It Matters
At NextStars, we often hear from founders overwhelmed by the same question: “What’s the best path to Permanent Residency in Canada?” While most people gravitate toward the Startup Visa or Express Entry, there’s one option that consistently flies under the radar—the New Brunswick Entrepreneur Stream. Together with immigration lawyer Ahmet Faruk Ocak and Blacksy, a […]
Canada & Saudi Arabia: A Strategic Startup Partnership for the Future
By: Mohammed Alanzi & Saeed Zeinali Introduction: A New Global Innovation Order Saudi Arabia is rapidly positioning itself as a global technology powerhouse, channeling $100 billion into AI, MedTech, Cleantech, and Fintech under Vision 2030. But capital alone isn’t enough—the Kingdom needs cutting-edge startups, deep-tech expertise, and top-tier research talent to drive its transformation CVCA […]
Canada Business Immigration: For Resilient Builders in Smaller Communities
The story of entrepreneurship in Canada isn’t confined to skyscrapers or downtown tech corridors. Increasingly, it’s being written in smaller cities, rural towns, and regions looking for more than capital—they’re looking for people who are ready to build where it matters most. For entrepreneurs with vision and grit, these places offer something big cities often […]
Canada Business Immigration: For Farmers and Self-Employed Professionals
Not every entrepreneur fits the startup mold. Some build businesses with their hands, not pitch decks. Across Canada, provincial immigration programs are making space for these builders—farmers, tradespeople, and independent professionals—whose businesses are rooted in practical skills and hard-earned expertise. These are individuals who may not call themselves entrepreneurs in the traditional sense, but who […]
