Accelerators
Flat6Labs
Flat6Labs Cairo is the leading Startup Accelerator in Egypt that provides a launchpad to help entrepreneurs develop viable companies in a short period of time.
Inno 101
Inno 101 is an Alexandria based business accelerator
in a mission to Help building the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Egypt .
Focusing in supporting Tech StartUps that have social impact as technology is the backbone of all sectors and industrial verticals .
Falak Startups
Falak’s mission is to find and empower talented and ambitious early-stage tech startup founders and help them thrive in the region’s rapidly changing entrepreneurship landscape.
Their 6-month acceleration program provides entrepreneurs with the necessary tools, resources, and networks to develop their strategies and expand their businesses. Falak Startups’ new maximum investment size of 1,000,000 EGP is unrivaled and provides the leverage startups need to gain momentum and accelerate their growth, whilst we work together on securing follow-on investments from venture capital firms, angel investors, and corporates.
1864
The 1864 Accelerator constitutes the first local financial technology focused (FinTech) startup accelerator program of its kind in Egypt.
Powered by Flat6Labs in partnership with Barclays Bank Egypt, the accelerator is a solid platform for fostering the (FinTech) innovation space in Egypt through enabling entrepreneurs to transform their disruptive ideas into commercially viable solutions.
Incubators
Mint
Mint Incubator comes to you in partnership with Cairo Angels, one of the leading startup investment groups in the Middle East and Africa. Their incubator is designed to support startups with no strings attached.
MINT Incubator is an intensive program that is designed for businesses that already have a product, not just an idea.
AUC Venture Lab
AUC V-Lab is the first university based business incubator in Egypt. They focus on early stage startups, startups with MVPs and prototypes. and have a fintech track.They offer funding up to 20K EGP for winning teams with 0% equity.
AUC V-Lab runs two cycles per year.
Injaz
In partnership with the US Embassy, Injaz Egypt offers multiple programs starting from ideation phases until incubation, and their last program round was for StartUp Egypt Cycle 9. They have other programs like Meet Silicon Valley for later stage startups.
TIEC
Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, or TIEC, is a governmental incubation entity focused on incubating ICT startups. They offer up to 180K EGP fund for 0% equity.
TIEC’s incubation program is called StartI
Crowdfunding
Shekra
Shekra Network is a closed investors network. Investors join the network based on recommendations from existing members. For more information on the Shekra Network please contact us.
Since crowd funding is a new concept in Africa and the MENA region, a closed investor network is crucial to ensure the seriousness and reliability of the investors.
Angel Investors
Cairo Angels
The Cairo Angels is Egypt’s first formal angel investment network; investing in and supporting early-stage startups in Egypt and across the MENA region. Established in 2012, Cairo Angels convenes regular investment meetings to review pre-selected potential investees that meet the Cairo Angels investment criteria.
Alexandria Angels
Alexandria Angels was established in December 2016 as the First Angel Network in Alexandria and the Second in Egypt, engaging many individual & corporate investors from the MENA region. Investing in promising, early stage companies with a strong business case, inside and outside of Egypt, focusing on seed stage investment.
Education
AUC - Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
AUC School of Business is the leading business school in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region where entrepreneurship is at the heart of the School. The School’s programs are built around entrepreneurship, responsible business, and economic development.
Established in 2015 as the evolution of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program (EIP), the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) was advanced as a catalyst for Entrepreneurship in the Arab region. The center is a multifaceted institute acting as an advocate of entrepreneurial education, a pioneer of cutting edge research and most importantly a provider for capacity building opportunities for Egypt and the region at large.
Support Units
Startups Galaxy
StartupsGalaxy is Egypt’s startup platform. Access a database of startups, or discover co-working spaces. You can even get deals and offers on services such as payment gateways, legal benefits and more. List your startup, space or service on the platform for free.
Facebook Communities
Startup Scene ME
Startup Scene ME emerges as a virtual space where entrepreneurs, investors, tech geeks, and innovators can connect, stay informed and spark conversations.
Co-working Spaces
SeedSpace
Seedspace Cairo is the perfect place for you and your venture. As part of Seedstars, Our hub boasts a large coworking space where you can work alongside other entrepreneurs, freelancers, consultants and many other people interested in the positive impact in emerging countries.
FabLab
Fab Lab Egypt is a makerspace founded in 2012 by young Egyptians. The lab is a member of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Fab Lab global network since 2012. It is a digital fabrication lab and a community-run public makerspace where anyone can make almost anything, from electronics to furniture and installations. Young children, college students, entrepreneurs and businesses materialize and prototype their ideas in the lab. We share our machines, tools, skills, resources and ideas with the community to create new opportunities for economic and social benefit.
