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We are heading to Cape Town for the AfricArena Grand Summit, happening on December 3-4! 🇿🇦 Join over 80+ industry leaders, 100+ of Africa’s top startups, showcasing their cutting-edge innovations and scalable ventures to a global audience with over 500 attendees. The lineup includes the brightest minds in tech, business, finance, venture capital, private equity, media, and policy—all under one roof! Do reach out if you are around! 👋 🎟️ Register today  https://lnkd.in/eBUXbMg9

‼️‼️⚠️⚠️🚨🚨LESS THAN 12 HOURS LEFT TO APPLY FOR THE CLIMATECH CHALLENGE For its second edition, Plug and Play Tech Center Egypt is partnering up again with EGYPES - Egypt Energy Show, under the patronage Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources - Egypt to bring a unique experience to the competition and drive soft landing to the winners. Plug and Play Africa senior ventures associate Niccolò Sapio will be part of the esteemed selection committee! ✨🌻🚀 The CLIMATECH Challenge provides early-stage startups an exclusive platform to showcase their innovations to investors, Egyptian officials, and industry leaders—building valuable connections across the African region. 🌍🏆 Submit your application by end of today Friday 22 November: https://bit.ly/3V5TCtn #EgyptEnergyShow #EGYPES2025 #SustainableEnergy #energysecurity #decarbonisation Sherdil Babar Niccolò Sapio Aziz El Hachem Jordan Bray Karma Shoukry Mariam Ezzo Ahmed Mansour Plug and Play Africa Plug and Play Middle East Ahmed Zahran Manal Hassan Ziad ElAdawy Hania Tarek Salah Tarek ROUSHDY

وزير الاتصالات يشهد إطلاق برنامج سلسلة معسكرات أسوان بمركز إبداع مصر الرقمية وتوقيع بروتوكول بين إيتيدا وشركة "بلاج أند بلاي" https://shorturl.at/SLF4q #تكنولوجيا_المعلومات #التحول_الرقمي #مصر_الرقمية #الابتكار #الشركات_الناشئة

I’m proud to share the launch of “Aswan Bootcamp Series” in collaboration with Plug & Play and USAID to support 60 startups from Upper Egypt to grow & scale. The “Aswan Bootcamp Series” was inaugurated by Dr. Amr Talaat, Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, with the partnership agreement signed by ITIDA and Plug and Play, and with the support of USAID. The Aswan Bootcamp Series marks a new milestone in our commitment to foster innovation and entrepreneurship across Upper Egypt. Through this initiative, we will provide mentorship, training and connection to investments to 60 Startups to help them grow. Since 2021, Creativa Innovation Hub in Aswan has empowered over 9,000 students, graduates, entrepreneurs, and freelancers to reach their potential. During this period, we also supported 52 entrepreneurs in Upper Egypt to transform their ideas to a startup or to scale their business. This new MoU promises even greater impact as we continue our work to build a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem that enables the startups to prosper. Together, let’s advance an innovation-driven future for Egypt! #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #ITIDA #PlugandPlay #USAID #UpperEgypt #Creativa

Raya Holding for Financial Investments turned 25 ✨🎈🧿… What a meaningful opportunity it was for me to be part of the celebration! From its beginnings as a homegrown conglomerate to becoming a regional leader in #trade, #datacenters, #payment rails, financial inclusion, and food supply chain, this milestone is a testament to resilience, vision, and #homegrownExcellence. I was truly honored to be invited as a guest speaker for this special occasion, joining the leadership and management team of Raya Financial Holdings. Sharing the stage with the incredibly talented Mostafa Menessy, co-founder and CTO of Paymob and Abdelaziz Abdel Nabi, founder and managing partner of Catalyst Partners, leading the first #SPAC on the EGX, was inspiring. Our conversation tackled the evolving #investment landscape, regional trends, and the pivotal role Raya Financial Holdings plays in fostering trust among international investors in Egypt’s fintech ecosystem. We also explored Raya’s broader contributions: from their cutting-edge data centers to their commitment to regulatory compliance, #cybersecurity, and technology adoption. These are not just operational wins—they’re strategic pillars shaping the region’s future. I also had the chance to draw parallels with Plug and Play Tech Center vast experience as the leading global open #innovation platform. With our extensive corporate partnership networks, access to strategic data on investment and innovation trends and our relationship with tens of thousands of #startups across our hubs and centers of excellence, it’s clear how vital platforms like these are for ecosystem growth. #Egypt, in particular, shines as a beacon of potential, supported by world-class, homegrown players like Raya. This moment was also personal for me, as my journey with Raya began 12 years ago. Raya was my first professional experience, where I interned as a marketing reasearch assistant at Raya Trade. I was fortunate to work under the sweetest Amina Khalil الله يرحمها ويحسن اليها, whose mentorship left a lasting impression on my career. During my internship, I also had the privilege of working with industry MVPs like Hossam Ezz, who generously supported my university thesis at the time. Fast forward a decade, and I found myself reconnecting with familiar faces in a leadership role at Fawry. Life has an incredible way of weaving connections over time. cc: Dr. Hamed Shamma أوضة و صالة بجد😅 A heartfelt thank you to Hossam Hussein, Group CFO of Raya Holding for Financial Investments for his leadership and his kind recognition during the event and to Reem Osama from HR, your work in building a robust connected culture is nothing short of inspiring. Keep leading with passion—it makes all the difference. Congratulations, Raya, on 25 years of #innovation and #excellence. Here’s to many more decades of driving growth and shaping the future! 🙌🏼 🚀🧿 cc: Ahmed Khalil Nanis El Essaily Plug and Play Africa Karma Hania Aziz Niccolò Malak

In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, ITIDA is excited to share our ongoing collaboration with Plug and Play Tech Center, driving the growth and development of the Egyptian tech ecosystem through initiatives like the PNP X ITIDA Cohort 5 Expo Day. As part of our special interview series highlighting key voices in the industry, we are pleased to feature insights from Elvira de Jong, Founder and Chair of Marula Square. She noted that Egypt’s position as one of the Big 4 and its vast size contribute to its appeal, combined with a dynamic startup ecosystem that benefits from strong government support. The impressive quality of entrepreneurs further reinforces Egypt’s reputation as a prime location for innovation and investment. This perspective underscores the significant opportunities and potential within the Egyptian tech and startup scene. Tune in to Elvira’s full interview to hear more about why Egypt stands out as an innovation hub and how global collaborations can continue to expand its vibrant ecosystem. Creativa innovation hubs #JustInTimeForEgypt #SpotLightOnEgypt #ITIDA #PNPEgypt #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek #InnovationHub #EgyptianStartups #PNPxITIDA #MarulaSquare #DynamicEcosystem #Entrepreneurship

📢 Call for Startups! Are you an early-stage climate tech startup focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and accelerating the low-carbon transition? Enter the CLIMATECH Challenge at #EGYPES 2025 for a chance to win prizes worth $35,000 to fund your energy solutions and gain high-profile industry exposure. We have partnered with EGYPES - Egypt Energy Show to provide you with exclusive platform to showcase your innovations to investors, Egyptian officials, and industry leaders—building valuable connections across the African region. 💡 Access investment opportunities, world class mentorship, showcase your innovation to 47,000+ EGYPES visitors, and enjoy speaking opportunities, video interviews, features in top industry publications, and more! Submit your application by Friday 22 November to be considered 👉 https://bit.ly/3Z2NzYU KARIMA👼🏽 Niccolò Mariam

In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, ITIDA is proud to collaborate with Plug and Play Tech Center on initiatives that drive the growth of the Egyptian tech ecosystem, including the PNP X ITIDA Cohort 5 Expo Day. As part of our special interview series, we had the pleasure of hearing from Soumaya Ben Beya Dridje, Partner at Rasmal Ventures. She shared her insights on the impressive quality of projects and technology in Egypt and expressed Rasmal VC’s commitment to investing in the country. Soumaya highlighted how their knowledge and network can help expand and empower the Egyptian ecosystem. Watch Soumaya’s full interview to learn more about the vision for supporting and enabling innovation in Egypt. Creativa innovation hubs #JustInTimeForEgypt #SpotLightOnEgypt #ITIDA #PNPEgypt #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek #InnovationHub #EgyptianStartups #PNPxITIDA

In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, ITIDA is proud to collaborate with Plug and Play Tech Center on various initiatives that drive the growth of the Egyptian tech ecosystem, including the PNP X ITIDA Cohort 5 Expo Day. As part of our special interview series, we had the pleasure of hearing from Lina Kacyem, CPCU, Investment Manager at Launch Africa Ventures. She shares her valuable insights on how Egypt is an excellent destination for investment, highlighting the strong collaboration between ITIDA and Plug and Play that fosters innovation and empowers Egyptian startups to scale new heights. Watch Lina’s full interview and discover the exciting opportunities that are propelling entrepreneurship forward in Egypt. Creativa innovation hubs #JustInTimeForEgypt #SpotLightOnEgypt #Egypt #ITIDA #PNPEgypt #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek #InnovationHub #EgyptianStartups #PNPxITIDA #Creativa

In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, ITIDA is proud to collaborate with Plug and Play Tech Center on various initiatives that drive the growth of the Egyptian tech ecosystem, including the PNP X ITIDA Cohort 5 Expo Day. We had the pleasure of hearing from Omeed M., Managing Partner, EMEA at Plug and Play, as part of our special interview series. His insights highlight the strong collaboration between ITIDA and Plug and Play, fostering innovation and helping Egyptian startups reach new heights. Catch Omeed’s interview and discover the exciting opportunities driving entrepreneurship in Egypt. Stay tuned for more event highlights! Creativa innovation hubs #ITIDA #PNPEgypt #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek #InnovationHub #EgyptianStartups #PNPxITIDA