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The Digital Pulse of the Muslim World: Entrepreneurship in Transition
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Startup Muslim / 3 months
- November 13, 2025
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By Startup Muslim Research Desk
The Data Behind the Rise
A 2025 Future Business Journal study found that digital infrastructure and governance directly drive startup formation in Muslim-majority countries.
The Connectivity Equation
Every 10% improvement in digital infrastructure correlates with 3% more new businesses. This is fueled by broadband growth, digital payments, and e-commerce adoption.
Challenges in the Ecosystem
Many founders still face:
- Bureaucratic regulations
- Limited venture access
- Lack of mentorship
- Bridging the Gap
Platforms like Startup Muslim, Endeavor Egypt, and Monsha’at Saudi Arabia are closing these gaps through mentorship, accelerators, and diaspora networking.
A Digital Decade Ahead
By 2030, the Muslim world could host one of the fastest-growing youth-driven startup ecosystems, if infrastructure continues its upward curve.
Sources:
Future Business Journal, SpringerOpen (2025)
World Bank, Doing Business 2024
