Amid instability and war in Libya, these startups see opportunities for a brighter future -- all are supported by <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsub.tatweerresearch.org%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Tatweer Research</a>, a company dedicated to fostering Libya's knowledge economy. First up is Yummy, an app that markets, sells and delivers food products of housewives, and women in general, to customers.
Amid instability and war in Libya, these startups see opportunities for a brighter future -- all are supported by Tatweer Research, a company dedicated to fostering Libya's knowledge economy. First up is Yummy, an app that markets, sells and delivers food products of housewives, and women in general, to customers.
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Lisan, which means "tongue" in Arabic, is a system for the deaf that combines a bracelet and a smartphone app to translate sign language into spoken words. Lisan, founded by electrical engineering and marketing graduates, is still in the prototype stages.
Lisan, which means "tongue" in Arabic, is a system for the deaf that combines a bracelet and a smartphone app to translate sign language into spoken words. Lisan, founded by electrical engineering and marketing graduates, is still in the prototype stages.
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A group of Tripoli-based gamers set up Sinbad, an interactive board game and app that teaches the basic skills of entrepreneurship and trading. Sinbad was one of three winners -- together with Yummy and Lisan -- of the Enjazi Startup competition, led by Tatweer Research and the MIT Enterprise Forum Pan Arab.
A group of Tripoli-based gamers set up Sinbad, an interactive board game and app that teaches the basic skills of entrepreneurship and trading. Sinbad was one of three winners -- together with Yummy and Lisan -- of the Enjazi Startup competition, led by Tatweer Research and the MIT Enterprise Forum Pan Arab.
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A medical app called Plus helps patients diagnose symptoms of diseases and guides them to the appropriate doctor. The app also reminds users of medications and can keep a record of one's medical history. Hala Haitham (pictured) is one of the app's three founders.
A medical app called Plus helps patients diagnose symptoms of diseases and guides them to the appropriate doctor. The app also reminds users of medications and can keep a record of one's medical history. Hala Haitham (pictured) is one of the app's three founders.
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For parents in Libya, a platform called School Connect can prove useful. Co-founded<strong> </strong>by Tafaha Asheed (pictured),<strong> </strong>it allows parents to track, monitor and follow up on their children's progress at school.
For parents in Libya, a platform called School Connect can prove useful. Co-founded by Tafaha Asheed (pictured), it allows parents to track, monitor and follow up on their children's progress at school.
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Opal is a smart stick that aids the blind by detecting obstacles, using features such as vibrating and voice signals. An accompanying mobile app sends updates of the user's health information and location via GPS and SMS. This photograph shows the three founders during early stages of development.
Opal is a smart stick that aids the blind by detecting obstacles, using features such as vibrating and voice signals. An accompanying mobile app sends updates of the user's health information and location via GPS and SMS. This photograph shows the three founders during early stages of development.
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U Think U Move is designed to help those with disabilities via a special helmet. The helmet extracts nerve signals from the brain and sends them to a high-tech wheelchair that translates the signals into direct movement.
U Think U Move is designed to help those with disabilities via a special helmet. The helmet extracts nerve signals from the brain and sends them to a high-tech wheelchair that translates the signals into direct movement.
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Artopia, co-founded by Laila Adam (pictured), serves as an online platform that acts as both a gallery and marketplace for local artists.
Artopia, co-founded by Laila Adam (pictured), serves as an online platform that acts as both a gallery and marketplace for local artists.
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The Ween app markets local products and shops in Libya and allows users to locate them.
The Ween app markets local products and shops in Libya and allows users to locate them.
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Gamers Unite, co-founded by Salem Ali Elsaih (pictured), is a social platform that encourages gamers from all gaming consoles to compete and interact with one another.
Gamers Unite, co-founded by Salem Ali Elsaih (pictured), is a social platform that encourages gamers from all gaming consoles to compete and interact with one another.
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