Flat6Labs made its first regional expansion in Saudi Arabia in 2013 with the goal of supporting Saudi entrepreneurs to successfully launch their businesses as well as scale to reach regional and global markets. The Kingdom’s Vision 2030 aiming to increase the contribution of small and medium enterprises to its GDP from 20% to 35% has played a significant role in boosting the Saudi entrepreneurial ecosystem by offering an ideal business environment with low startup costs and tax incentives appealing to potential entrants.

The Kingdom of Bahrain offers startup founders plenty of unique opportunities to grow and tap into new markets. It is among the world’s top five fastest-growing ecosystems with fewer than 1,000 startups. Flat6Labs expanded to Bahrain in 2018 with programs dedicated to serving both local and global entrepreneurs in the kingdom.

Jordan has always been viewed as a country with high levels of entrepreneurial activity driven by abundant human talents and availability of support from key stakeholders and support programs. Flat6Labs runs some of the most renowned startup programs and events in different cities in Jordan to support the Jordanian tech startups with innovation-driven solutions.

The opportunities in Tunisia to establish new businesses and expand existing offerings are plentiful. It is ranked 19th out of 190 counties in the World Bank’s Starting a Business Index, plus the country’s ICT sector, which represents 7.5% of its GDP, has created over 100,000 jobs (with over 7,500 jobs created per year). Flat6Labs launched in Tunisia back in 2016 to provide Tunisian entrepreneurs with all the resources they need to scale regionally and globally.

With a young, tech-savvy population and increasing digital connectivity, Morocco is poised to become a significant innovation hub in Africa. By partnering with esteemed organizations, Flat6Labs hopes to continue supporting Moroccan entrepreneurs creating an impact in their communities with their innovative products and services.

Lebanon is the home to an increasing intensity of startup activity on the Middle East’s Mediterranean coast. Flat6Labs partners with local and global entities to provide programs and growth opportunities for the Lebanese startups.

Iraq offers founders various opportunities to grow their startups and explore new markets. Flat6Labs runs one of the most renowned startup programs in Iraq to support entrepreneurs. Flat6labs operates in different regions in Iraq, for instance the Kurdistan region

The UAE is a strong technology hub for startups as it supports entrepreneurs and innovators from around the world. Flat6Labs has a strong presence in the UAE with its programs run in partnership with local and global entities; all with an aim to drive tech innovation within the country.

Palestine is home to resilient visionary entrepreneurs who have faced immense challenges yet kept their entrepreneurial spirit. Flat6Labs launches entrepreneurial programs in Palestine, in partnership with global organizations, to offer its strong regional experience and dedicated support to Palestinian tech startups with innovation-driven solutions.