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Past Projects
She Means Business
A project of Facebook, implemented by i2i and the Ministry of Commerce’s (MoC’s) to provide additional knowledge and resources to these selected women entrepreneurs who have a vision for business growth.
111
Women Entrepreneurs Trained
36
Experts Engaged
Facebook Startup Circles
Startup Circles Bootcamps empower entrepreneurs with the essential resources and knowledge to create exceptional products and strategies by connecting them with industry experts. The weekly sessions, conducted by I2i, equip early-stage startups with the necessary training and tools to transform their business ideas into investable companies. The program aims to foster the startup ecosystem, cultivate potential partnerships for Facebook, and scale businesses using Facebook’s tools, expertise, and resources.
150
Startups Enrolled
30
Experts Engaged
WeRaise
WeRaise by World Bank Group is a self-paced, fundraise readiness coaching program that aims to move the needle on the number of deals closed by women-led businesses.
24
Startups Enrolled
10
Deals Closed
$5.6M
Funds Raised
She Means Business
A project of Facebook, implemented by i2i and the Ministry of Commerce’s (MoC’s) to provide additional knowledge and resources to these selected women entrepreneurs who have a vision for business growth.
111
Women Entrepreneurs Trained
36
Experts Engaged
She Wins Arabia
She Wins Arabia, an IFC program, strengthens the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the MENA region by providing capacity building and training to key players, including incubators, accelerators, venture capitals, and private equity firms. Through the program, invest2innovate has successfully trained 16 ESOs and engaged 7 mentors, industry specialists, and investors. These ESOs, located in Egypt, Jordan, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Iraq, and the UAE, now have the skills and knowledge to better support and fund women entrepreneurs, unlocking new opportunities for growth and success.
77
Startups Enrolled
16
ESOs Enrolled
WeFi Trainings
The WeFi Trainings: Entrepreneur Growth and Fundraising Trainings had a two-phase approach aimed at improving support for women-led businesses in raising investment. Phase 1 focused on training accelerators and incubators, providing them with the necessary resources to enhance their programs. In phase 2, women-led startups underwent a 5-day investment readiness training delivered by domain experts and mentors from diverse industries. This program equipped female entrepreneurs with the skills and tools needed to develop effective growth strategies and successfully fundraise for their businesses.
300
Startups Enrolled
28
ESOs Enrolled
HEC ISF Buiness Development Trainings
Innovator Seed Fund (IFC) Program by HEC launched the ISF Business Development Program, being implemented by invest2innovate (i2i). The end goal of the program is to help them transform their business idea into successful sustainable ventures. Our team has successfully wrapped up the pre-incubation phase by successfully co-delivering Business Proposal Writing training to 144 entrepreneurs and faculty members.
144
Startups Enrolled
36
ESOs Enrolled
WeRaiseBeyond 21: Cross-Border Gender Lens Investing Program
Beyond 21 is regionalisation program for angel investors focused on cross-border knowledge sharing and investing, focused on gender-lens integration and peer-to-peer coaching. The programs aim to connect global investors to ventures led by female identifying entrepreneurs in South and Southeast Asia. The goal is to increase access to capital, create financial equality, and independence.
46
Investors/Angel Investor/ GLI Trained
Venture Spark4Her
Venture Spark4Her, a Seed to Scale investment readiness training program is specifically designed for women entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship support organizations in Iraq and Lebanon. In partnership with the World Bank Group, Mashreq Gender Facility, and Step, invest2innovate has successfully trained 50 startups and 12 Entrepreneurship Support Organizations, empowering them with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive in today’s challenging business environment.
50
Startups Enrolled
12
ESOs Enrolled
Facebook Startup Circles
Startup Circles Bootcamps empower entrepreneurs with the essential resources and knowledge to create exceptional products and strategies by connecting them with industry experts. The weekly sessions, conducted by I2i, equip early-stage startups with the necessary training and tools to transform their business ideas into investable companies. The program aims to foster the startup ecosystem, cultivate potential partnerships for Facebook, and scale businesses using Facebook’s tools, expertise, and resources.
150
Startups Enrolled
30
Experts Engaged
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