Equipping entrepreneurs and changemakers with the resources they need to prosper
Empowering Changemakers
Turning Ideas Into Action
Leveraging our deep understanding of the Middle East landscape, we provide small grants to people with bold ideas without the bureaucracy, corruption, and red tape associated with traditional funding sources.
We draw inspiration from Tyler Cowen’s Emergent Ventures to find, vet, and support projects and individuals who have the power to transform their societies for the better.
“My generation lives with the idea that they have a lot of potential but no means to achieve it. The Middle East is filled with talented people, but poor education systems, political instability, and violent unrest have blocked them from realizing their dreams.”
Rafal Al Adilee
Innovation Hub project manager
Innovation Hub Stories
Illustration by Lana Al-Jaf
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Areas of Impact
Business startups
We foster economic growth, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the MENA region. We support tech startups and pioneering business ventures that solve local needs. This helps individuals improve their societies on their own terms.
Independent Media
We champion free speech by offering opportunities to individuals combating misinformation, creating safe spaces for freedom of expression, and sharing content specifically designed to spark lively, spirited discussion on controversial topics among our nearly 9 million followers.
Arts & Culture
We support artists who enrich the cultural landscape in MENA by launching businesses that celebrate their cultural heritage. These businesses offer spaces for communities to thrive and create together.
Educational Initiatives
We advance education by providing access to a vast array of translated books and articles. We establish or rebuild libraries where they are most needed, and encourage lifelong learning through engagement with diverse topics.
Women Empowerment
We empower women and girls across the region to lead, innovate, and transform their communities.
250+
Total Projects
Remodeling Development
The Innovation Hub model equips local populations with the skills and resources necessary to manage their development trajectory independently.
The Innovation Hub is grounded in the Emergent Ventures theory championed by economist Tyler Cowen. It signifies a paradigm shift in how to approach economic development to achieve long-lasting positive progress.
We actively seek out unconventional thinkers who challenge norms
We make quick decisions, minimizing bureaucracy
We embrace risk, encouraging ambitious projects.
We offer flexible funding tailored to project needs for homegrown solutions to local challenges
We back projects introducing new and transformative ideas in technology, social innovation, or addressing urgent challenges
We leverage local talent, considering barriers, cultural diversity, and geographical contexts
We promote social cohesion and resilience through a supportive community and collaboration
We prioritize employment generation and local value creation to benefit broader communities.
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