Creativa Innovation Hubs, in partnership with GIZ Egypt and Flat6Labs, has introduced the Creativa Founders Stage Program as part of their collaboration to accelerate the growth of Egypt’s early-stage startups. Support Startups The program is designed to support startups in their early stages by guiding them toward enhanced investment readiness. Through this partnership, entrepreneurs will gain valuable insights into cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, creating effective business models and revenue streams, developing financial models for successful businesses, and refining problem-solution fit and value proposition development. National Initiative Creativa Innovation Hubs is a national initiative launched by the Ministry of Communications and…
Author: Mohamed Fathy
Business For Teens, an education startup focused on teaching entrepreneurship and financial literacy to teenagers, has announced the successful closure of a six-figure Pre-Seed funding round to support its growth and expansion across Egypt and the Gulf region. Strong Early Traction The funding round comes on the back of strong early traction. Since its launch, Business For Teens has partnered with more than 10 schools across Egypt and Saudi Arabia, reaching over 600 students aged 10–16 through hands-on entrepreneurship programs. The company has also organized multiple student bazaars and exhibitions, where young participants showcased real business projects to hundreds of…
Wrapping Up a Wonderful 2025! Honor of Kings, the world’s most‑played MOBA, rolls out fun in‑game activities and exclusive new skin series to celebrate the year and welcome the Honor of Kings community to 2026. Starting today, players can represent their nations, participate in an exciting 5v5v5 e‑sports inspired in-game battle, and unlock exclusive Year of Tiger skins. Claim Your National Honor as an E‑sports Star Starting December 31 at 5 AM GMT through February 10 at 5 AM GMT, players can participate in the Path to E-sports in‑game event, play the role of national e-sports competitors representing their country,…
Entlaq, Egypt’s leading policy and research think tank focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic transformation, has officially launched Egypt’s Tourism Sector Performance Report, a comprehensive, data-driven assessment outlining how Egypt can transform its tourism sector through digital reform, TourismTech innovation, and inclusive growth. The report was launched in partnership with El Gouna as Platinum Sponsor, underscoring the destination’s role as a national model for sustainable, technology-enabled tourism development. Egypt’s Tourism Sector The launch comes at a critical moment for Egypt’s tourism sector. In 2024, Egypt received 15.7 million international tourists, the highest annual arrivals in the country’s history. Tourism currently…
Valu, Egypt’s leading universal financial technology powerhouse, announced today a strategic partnership with Tactful AI, a regional leader in AI-powered customer experience transformation, aimed at delivering faster, smarter, and more personalized customer interactions across Valu’s digital ecosystem. Automate Customer Engagement Through this collaboration, Valu will leverage Tactful AI’s capabilities to unify and automate customer engagement across multiple touchpoints, including WhatsApp, its website, mobile application, and social media channels. The platform will also provide Valu with deeper insights into customer interactions, enabling faster response times, reduced operational friction, and an enhanced customer journey while maintaining a strong human touch. Agentic Customer…
Nice Deer, Egypt’s leading health insurance technology company announced that Telecom Egypt, the country’s leading telecommunications provider, has selected Nice Deer’s advanced digital platform to manage the healthcare services for more than 28,000 Telecom Egypt employees. This cooperation marks a significant milestone in Nice Deer’s expansion into the corporate sector. Through its state-of-the-art digital platform, Nice Deer will support Telecom Egypt in automating insurance operations, enhancing claims management accuracy, improving transparency, and achieving measurable operational cost efficiencies. Healthcare Services Commenting on the partnership, Eng. Mostafa Medhat, CEO of Nice Deer, said:“We are proud of Telecom Egypt’s trust in choosing the…
OPPO, the world’s leading smart device brand, today announced the winners of the 2025 OPPO Photography Awards during its grand finale, hosted for the first time in Egypt. This landmark event celebrated exceptional mobile photography under the theme “Super Every Moment,” drawing nearly 2 million entries from 87 countries, the largest edition in the competition’s history. Winning works are on display at an exclusive exhibition at Townhall by Kamelizer, District 5, from December 18–20, uniting global creators to showcase storytelling powered by OPPO’s cutting-edge imaging technology. Press Conference Highlights The event opened with captivating videos unveiling the competition’s key visuals,…
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced the selection of the Alexandria Alliance for Smart & Sustainable Mobility as one of the winning alliances under the Presidential Initiative “Tahāluf wa Tanmiya”. The alliance is the sole representative of the Alexandria region among more than 100 applicants, supporting Egypt’s Vision 2030 with a focus on green economy growth and clean technology adoption. Localize Electric Vehicle The alliance aims to localize electric vehicle (EV) technology in Egypt by building a fully integrated innovation ecosystem for smart mobility. Through this collaboration, it seeks to empower entrepreneurs and startups in the mobility…
Under the auspices of Egypt’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Nawah Scientific celebrated its tenth anniversary in a milestone event reflecting the exceptional trajectory of one of Egypt’s pioneering science driven enterprises, specializing in advanced scientific and industrial testing services across Egypt, Africa, and the Middle East. Funding Round The ceremony, held at Cairo’s historic Salah El-Din Citadel, brought together senior figures from government, the research community, and the investment sector. Attendees included Hossam Heiba, Chief Executive Officer of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), alongside representatives of financial and research institutions and partners from…
Deloitte Innovation Hub reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Egypt’s technology ecosystem through its strategic participation in Engineerex Summit 2025, a leading technology and engineering career platform, hosted at The Greek Campus on 12–13 December. This marks Deloitte Innovation Hub’s second consecutive year as the event’s main partner, underscoring its sustained role in nurturing high-potential talent and accelerating the growth of Egypt’s innovation landscape. At this edition of Engineerex, Deloitte Innovation Hub took on an enhanced role as the exclusive Lounge Partner, using the space for recruitment, learning, and talent engagement. Throughout the two-day event, diverse representatives, including Ahmed Salem, Chief…
In response to the critical challenges facing fast-growing startups, “Bosta” – the pioneering force in tech-enabled logistics services delivering products and goods for thousands of online stores across Egypt – and Jadarat platform – a specialist in cutting-edge corporate training and development solutions – have forged a transformative cooperation agreement aimed at crafting specialized training content and dynamic interactive courses powered by artificial intelligence, ensuring Bosta’s workforce skills evolve in lockstep with the explosive growth of today’s labor market. Jadarat platform stands out through its powerful ability to tap into a company’s internal documents, strategic roadmaps, and pinpoint future “competencies”…
Banknbox, a company specializing in payment solutions and digital transformation, has officially announced that it has obtained the PCI MPoC (Mobile Payments on COTS) certification, issued by the PCI Security Standards Council. Official Recognition Under this official recognition, Banknbox will be listed on the global register of mobile-based card acceptance solution providers for merchants, as an alternative to traditional POS terminals. This makes Banknbox one of the very first companies worldwide to be included among PCI Security Standards Council–approved SoftPOS solution providers, a list that currently includes only 17 companies globally. Innovative Payment Solutions Achieving the PCI MPoC certification reaffirms…
In a regional awards segment that brought together top procurement innovators from across the Middle East and Africa, Teradix was selected by an independent panel of experts for the Excellence in Supply Chain Collaboration Award, recognizing the platform’s transformative impact on sourcing operations for major industrial companies in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The award reflects Teradix’s leadership in digital procurement transformation, supplier engagement, and collaborative sourcing technologies that enable more transparent, efficient, and strategic procurement processes. Khaled Aboshady, CEO of Teradix, added: “This recognition reflects the collective effort between Teradix, our clients, and the procurement community. Our mission has always…
After a series of successful collaborations across the region, Changelabs and Arab Bank’s AB Xelerate joined forces once more to launch the ABX Egypt Fintech Startup Bootcamp – a 3-day intensive training program designed to accelerate Egypt’s most promising FinTech startups addressing financial inclusion and the needs of the underbanked. While Egyptian founders continue to launch new financial technology companies following successes like MNT HALAN and Fawry, a large proportion of the Egyptian population still lacks access to basic financial services. This presents a real and sizable market opportunity, particularly for banks, to leverage novel technologies provided by startups to…
Byit Capital, the high-growth propTech platform headquartered in the UAE, has raised USD 1.1 million in strategic investment from A15, Beltone Holding, and angel investors, marking a pivotal milestone in its mission to standardize and scale real estate brokerage across the GCC. Having started its journey in Egypt before expanding into the UAE, the platform is now gearing up for its next growth phase across Saudi Arabia and broader Gulf markets. The backing from two of the region’s most respected institutional investors reflects deep conviction in Byit’s agent-first, transparent model, designed to modernize a fragmented and commission-heavy market. With more…
Paymob, the leading payment technology provider in the Middle East and North Africa, and Robusta Technology Group (RTG), a regional leader in digital product development, artificial intelligence solutions, and digital transformation, have announced the signing of a strategic partnership. The collaboration aims to establish a joint framework offering integrated solutions that combine digital payments, artificial intelligence, and advanced user experiences, empowering merchants, startups, and enterprises in Egypt and the wider region to accelerate their digital transformation and achieve more efficient growth. This partnership stems from a shared vision to build an integrated digital ecosystem that supports the expansion of a…
Propeller, a venture capital firm focused on AI infrastructure, today announced the launch of its $50 million Fund III, designed to connect MENA’s technical and entrepreneurial talent with the market opportunities of Silicon Valley, and to link cutting-edge AI startups in the USA with the key players implementing large-scale AI infrastructure projects in the Middle East. Rooted in Jordan, Propeller now operates across Amman, Riyadh, Boston, and Silicon Valley, bridging the MENA and U.S. ecosystems. Building on the success of its first two funds, Propeller’s third fund will focus exclusively on software startups building horizontal AI infrastructure and AI-native applications,…
In a groundbreaking initiative advancing the future of talent and innovation, Sprints and Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship (GIE) Company launched Deep Tech Careers Hub 2025 at GITEX Expand North Star in Dubai Harbour, within the Deep Tech MEA Initiative. This milestone initiative represents a major leap in career development, introducing an AI-powered ecosystem designed to help youth and professionals assess their skills, gain data-driven insights, and connect with future-ready opportunities in the digital economy. Within this immersive AI ecosystem, participants discovered and developed their true potential through a series of transformative experiences. The AI Career Fortuneteller offered advanced assessments revealing…
Bosta, the region’s leading logistics technology company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Tactful AI, the Egypt-founded customer experience (CX) platform, marking a major step toward redefining service excellence and customer engagement across the Middle East. Founded in 2016, Bosta has grown into a trusted, tech-enabled logistics and commerce enabler for thousands of e-commerce and retail businesses. Beyond last-mile delivery, Bosta provides fulfillment solutions and Bosta Capital – its financing arm designed to support merchant growth. With a digital-first operating model and a consistently high overnight delivery success rate of ~96%, Bosta continues to set new standards for reliability,…
bluworks (bluworks.io), a Cairo-based HR tech startup specialising in workforce management solutions, has closed a $1 million seed funding round to accelerate growth across Egypt and expand regionally. The round was led by A15, Enza Capital, and Beltone Venture Capital, Acasia Ventures alongside strategic angel investors. management challenges through employee scheduling Led by cofounders Hussein Wahdan and Farah Osman, bluworks has shown strong growth since its launch in 2022. The platform addresses blue-collar workforce management challenges through employee scheduling, attendance tracking, payroll processing, real-time salary disbursement, and compliance management tailored for Egyptian regulatory requirements. The company’s focus on simplifying workforce…