April Edition: Open Calls And Opportunities for Egyptian Startups
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Founders, check out these applications open for Egyptian startups. Discover the latest opportunities designed to help you grow, scale, and move faster.
Alliance for Product Quality in Africa (AfPQ) – Certification Support for Egyptian SMEs
What it offers: Specialized technical and financial assistance to help businesses achieve international quality certifications, Expert Coaching, Training, Co-financing, Standards Covered.
Who it’s for: Legally registered Egyptian SMEs operating in the Fresh & Agro-Processed Products or Natural Ingredients (Pharma/Cosmetics) sectors.
By: GIZ Egypt (on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development - BMZ).
Deadline: 23 April 2026
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Visa She’s Next Grant Program (Egypt 2026)
What it offers: A total of three grants to support business growth: $20,000 for 1st place, $15,000 for 2nd place, and $10,000 for 3rd place. Beyond funding, winners receive elite mentorship from CIB, professional coaching, and high-profile media exposure, including a chance to pitch before a panel featuring Shark Tank Egypt.
Who it’s for: Women entrepreneurs in Egypt who are legal residents (21+ years old).
By: Visa in partnership with CIB (Commercial International Bank) and Shark Tank Egypt.
Deadline: 4 May 2026
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Open Global Power 2026
What it offers: The program includes modules on energy markets, digitalization, and regulation, plus a final residential module in Italy for top performers.
Who it’s for: Citizens of African countries, Brazil, or Chile (aged 24–35) who hold a Master’s, MBA, or PhD. Applicants must have C1-level English, a professional background or strong interest in the energy sector, and be living in (or moving back to) their home regions by the end of 2026.
By: Enel Foundation.
Deadline: 15 May 2026
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GEC+Africa 2026 Regional Pitch Competition
What it offers: A high-visibility platform for African startups to scale, selected finalists receive sponsored trips to the main Congress in Cape Town, access to investor-readiness bootcamps, and a chance to compete for a share of a $50,000 prize pool, direct networking with thousands of global investors, policymakers, and corporate leaders.
Who it’s for: Ambitious, high-growth African founders. Specifically:
Tech-enabled Startups: At pre-seed or seed stage with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
By: The Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Africa.
Deadline: Deadlines vary by country/region as part of a multi-city scouting tour. (For instance, the Nigeria Regional Pitch event is scheduled for 25 June 2026).
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FCI4Africa Open Call 1
What it offers: A total budget of €400,000 to fund eight sub-projects (up to €50,000 each). A structured 12-month implementation program with design, development, and validation phases.
Who it’s for: Single applicants (no consortia) from research and technology sectors, including universities, research institutes, technology providers, R&D-focused SMEs, innovation-driven startups, and multidisciplinary industry actors
By: FCI4Africa
Deadline: 30 June 2026
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National Initiative for Smart Green Projects (4th Edition)
What it offers: A national platform supporting climate action and sustainable development through financial awards, networking with UN organizations and funding partners, and the chance to showcase projects at national and global events (including COP31 in Turkey).
Who it’s for: Individuals, startups, companies, and non-profits across all Egyptian governorates.
By: MPED
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